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.