Over the last eighteen months or so, the practice of high frequency trading (HFT) has been generating a lot of controversy in the equities markets. But what exactly is high frequency trading and why is it so controversial? And why are there so many misconceptions out there around these activities? This article will attempt to answer those questions.So first things first. What exactly is high frequency trading? There are many definitions for it,...more
Whiting USA Trust I (WHX) - Financial and Strategic Analysis ReviewWhiting USA Trust I (Whiting) was formed by Whiting Petroleum Corporation. The Trust was formed to acquire and hold a term net profits interest (NPI) for the Trust unit holders to covey the Trust from Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation and Equity Oil Company, subsidiaries of Whiting Petroleum Corporation. The companys oil and gas properties include interests in 3,099 gross (385.4...more
MV Oil Trust (MVO) - Financial and Strategic Analysis ReviewMV Oil Trust (MV Oil) owns net profits interest in oil and natural gas properties of MV Partners, LLC. MV Partners is engaged in the exploration, development, production, gathering and sale of oil and natural gas. These properties are located in the Mid-Continent region in the states of Kansas and Colorado, the US. The net profits interest entitles the trust to receive net proceeds from the sale of production of not less than 11.5 MMBoe of proved reserves. MV Oil is headquartered in Austin, Texas, the US.This comprehensive SWOT profile of MV Oil Trust provides you an in-depth strategic analysis of the companys businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled to bring to you a clear and an unbiased view of the companys key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by enabling you to understand your partners, customers and competitors better.This company report forms part of the Profile on Demand service, covering over 50,000 of the worlds leading companies. Once purchased, the highly qualified team of company analysts...more
When people start talking about getting into the stock market nowadays, there's a lot of doom and gloom. That's understandable considering the condition of the economy nowadays.It may seem foolhardy to get into that mess right now. However, there's a way to get into trading that would help cut down on the risks involved. Trading plans are what...more
• Maintain Records : Keep track of all the trades you made, the strategy used in the trade, the market conditions, profit or loss made on the trade etc. Such records themselves form a very useful guide for your portfolio in the long run enabling...more