The decision to flip the portfolios to a net long worked in our favour as the all share rallied 4,5% last week, writes <b>Nick Kunze</b>.

Trader’s blog: Our trader is concerned about signs coming out of Ireland.

Trader’s blog: Public holidays are a waste of time for a trader, and the markets are definitely starting to weaken.

Trader’s Blog: After having made money out of the market run over the last few weeks, our trader is ready to take some short positions.

Trader’s blog: Market anxiety grows despite better than expected earnings out of the US. So what are the best trades to place?

Trader’s blog: Goodbye June, the month that never traded, and hello US earnings results.

After a relatively quiet week and with the World Cup nearing its end, trading volumes will hopefully start to pick up, writes <b>Nick Kunze.</b>

Trader’s blog: The market is probably due a bit of a breather.

Trader’s blog: Luck plays a big role but now it’s time to bank profits and sit on the cash.

Trader’s blog: Trying to find direction in this market is giving traders a real headache.

Trader’s blog: With people calling for the collapse of Europe, this may be a good time to be contrarian.

Traders Blog: North Korea, oil spills, Bangkok, volcanic ash. It is starting to sound like that Billy Joel song except we did start the fire.

Traders’ Blog: Angela Merkel ruined the party but the JSE still managed some gains.

Traders’ Blog: Volatility is always a trader’s friend, but where to from here?

After months of low volatility and the steady grind, it was nice to finally get a chance to trade on some momentum, writes Nick Kunze.

With stock markets back at lofty levels, it might be worth traders and investors wondering if the good times are really back.

Last week we were hoping that the shortened week would provide some excitement and some decent trading opportunities. And it delivered!

Last week was pretty boring for traders, so here’s hoping this shortened week will provide some excitement and decent trading opportunities.