JPMorgan lost billions in its hedging strategy not only because it was sloppy, but because it grew too big in a market of complex financial instruments that it had created.
Mike McCudden meets day-trading veteran David Rogerson and discovers how his 12 golden rules helped him to play with someone else's money and hit the jackpot.
Spread bets offer a route around the currency risk of investing in commodities, says Peter Temple. As well as offering you exposure for a modest outlay, the opportunity to short is a useful tool in the current market.
The recent surge of commodity-led stockmarket bumps could be just the entry point for some traders, says Mike McCudden. He talks through what to look out for and offers advice on how to trade the volatility.
There is far more to spread betting and CFDs than taking a punt on market swings. They have plenty of other uses and are a very effective way to spice up your investment strategy.
In a world often full of turmoil and instability, cautious investors flock to gold while traders are jumping on the oil bandwagon. Sam Barrett shows you how you can profit.
In our continuing series on alternative trading strategies, Ceri Jones assesses the strengths and weaknesses of spread betting on international companies such as Microsoft or Volkswagen rather than buying the underlying shares.
Europa Oil & Gas chief executive Hugh Mackay talks to Darshini Shah about the company's plans for the forthcoming months and what it will take to get the share price rising.
