Is option trading really as risky as most laymen seem to believe? This article contends that option trading is frequently less risky than trading the underlying financial instrument. It also covers the fundamental definition of what options are and the advantages they offer the typical private trader.

There is an almost religious faith in TV economists and other such 'experts'. This article warns against this tendency and points out many fallacies in the fundamentalist approach to forecasting financial markets, as well as and why it can actually damage your online trading!

The advantages and disadvantages of online stock trading are discussed, as well as the main differences compared to traditional offline stock trading.

Commodity Trading is a popular area for day traders as well as longer term investors. This article explains some of the basics terms and concepts of commodity trading for those new to the subject.

Forex Trading article that explains what the forex currency markets are, and why they are advantageous for speculative trading.

One of the biggest barriers to successful online stock, forex or day trading is distraction. This article takes a close look at how this affects a trader's performance and offers some practical solutions for overcoming it.