CFD trading stands for 'Contract For Difference' trading. It's an understanding between a seller and a buyer, in which the buyer pays the seller the amount difference of the current value of an asset and the value it held at the contract time. In other words, this can be said to be the trading of a derivative product where you as a trader make profits from the changing prices of stocks and shares. Some Of The Most Common Assets On Which Cfds Are...more
Foreign exchange markets is the biggest trading market in the world and has the potential of giving you gains that are faster than any other trading market. Depending on the volumes you are trading you can also expect to make huge profits. The foreign exchange trading market has seen an exponential growth of participation among traders all over the world in the recent past. This is owing to the rapid changes in trading technology and the...more
What is Systems Thinking?System theory is a conceptual framework that helps us to understand ourselves and our environment. A system is a set of objects that have certain attributes, together with the relationship between the objects. Every system is, in turn, also a part of an environment (simply a larger system). A simple truth is that to think systemically is to understand that you are an interrelated, dependent part of all the larger systems within which you exist and operate. Our actions need to focus on all the related pieces of the system.What is Strategic Alignment?Alignment is the adjustment of an object in relation to other objects so that the arrangement can lead to the optimizing of a position or the relationship between the objects or parts. With strategic alignment, it is possible to hopefully improve performance results and gain a competitive advantage. Aligning the organization to the external environment requires forethought and taking proactive actions. Aligning employees' performance to the strategic direction requires leadership and monitoring. Aligning different functions and resources across the organization requires integration and diplomatic...more
Most commodity trading experts advise that it is not right to keep changing commodity trading strategies. This is one reason why most commodity traders loose. These traders invest a lot of their time trying to find out about a particular commodity trading strategy along with gathering enough evidence that it will work. However when they begin...more
Topsil Semiconductor Materials A/S (Topsil) is engaged in producing and supplying float-zone (FZ) silicon to both semiconductor and solar cell industries. Topsil also produces and supplies Czochralski (CZ) silicon for a wide range of applications, specifically for producing wafers designed for discrete applications. It serves the manufacturers of...more
Alpiq Holding AG (Alpiq Holding) is one of the leading energy services providers in Europe. It is a merger of Atel Holding Ltd and EOS S.A. The company principally engages in generating, trading and marketing electricity. It also offers a broad range of energy services covering all aspects of energy and its applications. Alpiq Holding operates its business in two segments, namely, Energy; and Energy Services. The Energy segment of the company focuses on the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of energy. It generates electricity through various sources, including hydroelectric, thermal, nuclear, gas-fired, wind, and renewable energy.Alpiq Holding AG Key Recent DevelopmentsMar 11, 2010: Mitsubishi Signs MOU With MM Automobile And Alpiq To Promote i-MiEV Electric Vehicle In SwitzerlandDec 02, 2009: Alpiq To Cooperate With Kraft Vind In Developing Four Wind Farms In SwedenNov 06, 2009: Alpiq Reports Turnover Of CHF10.7 Billion In Nine Months Of 2009Oct 23, 2009: Alpiq Commissions Combined Heat And Power Station In Monthey, SwitzerlandAug 21, 2009: Alpiq Reports Net Revenues Of CHF7.1 Billion In H1 2009This comprehensive SWOT analysis of Alpiq Holding AG provides you an...more
VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG (VERBIO Vereinigte) is engaged in the production and distribution of bio-fuels in Europe. The company offers bio-ethanol, bio-diesel products, animal feed and pharmaglycerin. The company also provides plant engineering...more
American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) is an energy technologies company. The company offers energy solutions based on its two proprietary technologies namely programmable power electronic converters and high temperature superconductor (HTS)...more
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CropEnergies AG (Crop AG) is an independent bioethanol producer. The company is engaged in the process, development and manufacture of bioethanol from renewable raw resources like cereals and sugar beet. The company is also engaged in the sale of...more
Lightbridge Corporation (Lightbridge) is a US based nuclear energy company. It is engaged in the development, promotion, and marketing of its patented nuclear fuel designs in the US and other countries. The companys technology helps the use of...more
Most traders know the value of implementing trading systems but not all of them recognize the importance of back testing. If you've only just begun dabbling in market investments, this is one of the many considerations that you should focus on right...more