Our inbox gets this message at least once a month: "I lost a lot of money when I first started trading, but after I got the hang of it I did better." We quickly learn that these people failed to ...

Options trading isn’t exactly a walk in the park. If you’re not careful, one bad trade can wipe out your portfolio faster than you can say “covered call.” That’s where virtual options trading ...

Wash trading accounts for 70% of trades on some crypto exchanges, a study found. The practice of firms trading with themselves to boost prices artificially may lure inexperienced investors. Three ...

In 2001, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (FINRA) new day trading rules went into effect. This rule affects pattern day traders, or traders who execute trades four or more times and day ...

Success in trading isn’t just about understanding market dynamics or having a winning strategy—it’s equally about cultivating a solid mental framework. This article explores critical aspects of ...

Simply sign up to the Financial & markets regulation myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. US regulators want to reform the controversial Wall Street trading practice known as “payment for ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The practice of brokers giving high-frequency traders unfettered access to the U.S. stock markets is raising anxiety among industry players who fear the risks it poses and the ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate accounting with ...