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What is a SPAC and is it a Good Investment

What is a SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) and is it a Good Investment?

What Is a SPAC? How It Differs From an IPO, and the Risks for Investors Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeA SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) is a shell company with no products and no operations that raises money from…
the 4 main types of trading strategies

The 4 Main Types of Trading Strategies

In trading, despite the countless different strategies and setups that are used by traders all over the world, all these strategies can actually be traced back to these 4 core types:Break (trading breakouts) Swing (trend-following) …
The Different Styles of Trading Holding Period Timeframe Products etc

The Different Styles of Trading (Holding Period, Timeframe, Products, etc)

The 3 Styles of Trading: Short-Term vs Medium-Term vs Long-Term (and Which Fits You) Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeThere are three main styles of trading, sorted by how long you hold a position: short-term, medium-term, and…
EXOTIC UNCOMMON TECHNICAL ANALYSIS METHODS

Exotic & Uncommon Technical Analysis Methods

Uncommon Technical Analysis Methods: 11 Exotic Trading Tools (And Whether They Still Work) Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeUncommon technical analysis methods are the exotic, less-mainstream ways of reading charts, like Fibonacci,…
the 3 main types of technical analysis

The 3 Main Types of Technical Analysis

There are 3 main categories of technical analysis methods that are used by all traders:Classical charting Technical indicators Price actionSince I will be doing separate guides for each of these methods, for now I will be briefly…
How to Read Price Bars Candlestick Charts

How to Read Price Bars (Candlestick Bars)

Now that we have learnt how to read price charts, the next step is for us to zoom in on the individual bars that make up the price charts.Since these charts are called candlestick charts, the individual bars are called candlestick bars.…
How to Read Price Charts Candlestick Charts

How to Read Price Charts (Candlestick Charts)

As we mentioned in the previous chapter, there are buyers and sellers, and a transaction happens when both a buyer and seller agree to transact at a particular price.As the number of buyers and sellers in the market vary, so does the supply…
What Products Markets Should I Start Trading

What Products & Markets Should I Start Trading?

There are many different financial markets and financial products that are available for you to choose from, which sometimes can be too overwhelming.Personally, I have traded or invested in almost all of them over the years.In this post,…
how much capital do you need to start trading

How Much Capital Do I Need to Start Trading?

 For new traders looking to start out their journey, what is the minimum amount of capital you will need to start trading?What is the optimal amount of capital you should use to ensure that you take your trading seriously?  The…