IG Trading the Markets

With the dovish rhetoric coming out of the Federal Reserve, James Stanley, foreign exchange strategist at DailyFX, tells IG that he is looking at a weaker USD from this point. He picks out sterling as one of the main winners, although, he is seeing this as a broad USD sell-off. In amongst the mix is a stronger gold price. Here he says it is expected to sail past the $1,550 highs of September with his target closer to $1,700. Any opinions, news, research, analysis, prices or other information...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggested on Twitter that the electric carmaker had 250,000 cybertruck pre-orders. Alex DeGroote from DeGroote Consulting provides his insight into the likelihood that these $100 deposits will convert into real orders. DeGroote provides his predictions for the stock price and the key factors to watch when it comes to Tesla’s growth outlook. Any opinions, news, research, analysis, prices or other information contained does not constitute investment advice.

With more than 65 years market experience between them, IG's Jeremy Naylor talks to Nick Cawley, from Daily FX, to look at the rise of the shadow banking sector. Having seen the European Central bank highlight the risks developing in this area, how should traders view the opportunities? Nick’s view is that risk assets are ‘underpriced’. But what are these, in the context of the pressures facing the ECB? Nick and Jeremy also have an opportunity to discuss the latest around the US China ‘trade...

IGTV’s Jeremy Naylor is joined by Brett Hundley from Seaport Global and Neil Mahapatra from Kingsley Capital to discuss the journey of cannabis – all the way from harvesting to company branding. Any opinions, news, research, analysis, prices or other information contained does not constitute investment advice.

The UK general election, the state of the economy and potential investment opportunities, just some of the things discussed in this first market insight podcast on IG Trading the Markets. Justin McQueen from DFX provides key insight onto the current markets. Any opinions, news, research, analysis or other information does not constitute investment advice.

IGTV’s Victoria Scholar sat down with Justin McQueen from DailyFX for this first episode of IG Trading the Markets to discuss the upcoming general election, the state of the economy and potential investment opportunities. Any opinions, news, research, analysis or other information does not constitute investment advice.

Patrick Morton from Cannabis Invest and Avihu Tamir, CEO of Kanabo Research, sat down with IGTV's Victoria Scholar to talk about the cannabis IPO market and future investment opportunities. Any opinions, news, research, analysis, prices or other information contained does not constitute investment advice.

Listen to Maxim Jacobs, MD and director of investment research at Edison Investment Research, and IG’s financial writer Josh Warner discuss how the cannabis market works – including the differences between medical and recreational cannabis. Any opinions, news, research, analysis, prices or other information contained does not constitute investment advice.

Matt Bottomley from Canaccord Genuity, and Morgan Paxhia, co-founder of Poseidon Partners, talk to IGTV’s Victoria Scholar about how to invest in the cannabis industry – focusing on trading the big five marijuana stocks on the market. Any opinions, news, research, analysis, prices or other information contained does not constitute investment advice.

Former CEO of Canopy Growth Bruce Linton, and Hanway Associates CEO George McBride sat down with IGTV’s Victoria Scholar to discuss the lessons that can be learnt from Canada’s cannabis legalisation journey. Any opinions, news, research, analysis, prices or other information contained does not constitute investment advice.

John Cooper and Samantha Myers from Gowling WLG spoke to IGTV’s Jeremy Naylor about the opportunities for investors in the UK cannabis market and whether the UK government will follow Canada’s lead with deregulation. Any opinions, news, research, analysis, prices or other information contained does not constitute investment advice.

Numerous psychological factors push investors into making mistakes. Victor Ricciardi, author and Assistant Professor of Financial Management at Goucher College, Maryland, and Oliver Smith, Portfolio Manager at IG, discuss how the fear of missing out or looking to make maximum returns without considering the risks can be controlled, and the crucial role played by portfolio rebalancing. Any opinions, news, research, analysis, prices or other information contained does not constitute investment...

The psychology of investing is different to the psychology of trading. Longer time horizons mean the investor’s mindset needs to be different to that of a trader. Self-made millionaire investor and author Mark Shipman and Oliver Smith, Portfolio Manager at IG, discuss how to ignore short-term noise, hold your nerve in times of market volatility, and retain focus on long-term targets. Any opinions, news, research, analysis, prices or other information contained does not constitute investment...

Every trader makes mistakes. But there are a number of things you can do to minimise those occasions. Andreas Clenow, chief investment officer at ACIES Asset Management, and Chris Beauchamp, IG's chief market analyst, share their thoughts on how to avoiding making mistakes. Solid preparation, sticking to a trading plan, keeping records and cutting losses quickly can make a big difference. Any opinions, news, research, analysis, prices or other information contained does not constitute...

In trading, you can make more losing trades than winning trades and still make money. But while it is key to always cut losses and run profits, that can be harder than it sounds. Pride means wanting to be proved right, while fear can drive us to grab at profits. Bestselling author and founder of TurtleTrader.com Michael Covel, and self-made millionaire investor and author Mark Shipman mull taking the correct psychological approach with each trade. Any opinions, news, research, analysis,...

Fear can be a problem for traders, but over-confidence can be just as damaging. Trading can bring moments of euphoria, but it can be psychologically tough when things are going against you. Author, fund manager and industry expert in futures and hedge funds Jack Schwager and IG Analyst Joshua Mahony discuss the impact that fear, greed and bias can have on trading, and give their thoughts on how a trading plan and technical analysis can take the emotion out of an investment. Any opinions,...

Spreads and commissions mean you are in a losing position as soon as you enter a trade. Some very human responses can then exacerbate the situation, causing you to snatch at profits and run losses. Brett Steenbarger, trader, author and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at SUNY Upstate Medical University, and IG Analyst Chris Beauchamp discuss tools and techniques for mastering markets with IGTV's Victoria Scholar. Any opinions, news, research, analysis, prices or...