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LISTED DERIVATIVES

Who Should Invest in Derivatives and Its Importance

April 22, 2025

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3 minutes

Derivatives are used by experienced investors, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals to help with hedging, speculation, and portfolio diversification.

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TRUMP TARIFFS

Trump's Tariff Policy: Market Impact and Investment Strategy

April 15, 2025

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3 minutes

Trump’s tariff policy imposes a baseline 10% duty on all imports with steeper reciprocal rates for certain countries, triggering global trade tensions and asset volatility.

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OTC DERIVATIVES

What is OTC Brokering? How it Works, the Differences & Benefits

April 18, 2025

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3 minutes

OTC brokering allows financial transactions outside traditional exchanges, offering flexibility and customized terms while balancing advantages with risks such as counterparty and liquidity challenges.

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CUSTODY SERVICES

Asset Custody 101: Safeguarding Your Financial Assets

April 15, 2025

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3 minutes

Asset custody involves entrusting financial assets such as securities, cash, and investments to a third-party custodian who ensures safe storage, transaction settlement, income collection, reporting, and corporate actions.

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

How to Start Forex Trading - An Ultimate Guide for Traders

April 11, 2025

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3 minutes

Beginning forex trading involves understanding how trades are executed, determining proper lot sizes, using analysis tools, and maintaining discipline in trade planning and emotional control.

 Risk Management Strategies

RISK MANAGEMENT

5 Effective Risk Management Strategies

April 8, 2025

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2 minutes

A systematic approach to risk management involving recognizing threats, evaluating likelihood and impact, deploying strategies, and adapting over time.

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INVESTMENT STRATEGY

Understanding Asset Management Strategy

April 4, 2025

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3 minutes

This strategy provides a framework for managing different asset classes in alignment with financial goals and risk tolerance. It evolves through continuous review and rebalancing as market conditions change.

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs): A Guide for Investors

April 1, 2025

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2 minutes

ETPs provide investors exposure to a range of assets via products like ETFs, ETNs, and ETCs, offering liquidity and lower costs, with risks including market volatility and tracking discrepancies.

5 Popular Derivatives and How They Work

LISTED DERIVATIVES

5 Popular Derivatives and How They Work

March 27, 2025

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3 minutes

Derivatives play a central role in modern finance, offering tools for managing risk and leveraging market opportunities.

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