What is a Pip?

A pip in forex trading is the smallest whole unit price move that an exchange rate can make, based on market convention. It is commonly understood as one-hundredth of 1% (0.0001) and is reflected in the fourth decimal place of most currency…

What is Leverage in Forex?

Leverage is the use of borrowed funds, known as capital, to invest in a currency, stock, or security. In forex trading, leverage is a commonly used tool that allows traders to open positions larger than their initial capital would otherwise…

What is a Forex Lot Size?

A lot in forex trading is a standardized unit of measurement that represents the size of a trade. Since the changes in currency values are measured in pips, which are very small increments (usually the fourth decimal place), trading a single…

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Meeting the Wolf of Wallstreet – LIVE!

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On Tuesday, I attended the Wolf of Wallstreet World Tour in Singapore at RWS Sentosa, and got the chance to meet Jordan Belford live at the event! It was an extremely huge crowd, and the air was buzzing with excitement. Unfortunately, I didn’t manage to get a photo with him as I had to leave […]

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Full-House Event @SPH – Portfolio Strategies of Professional Traders

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Last week, I was invited by ShareInvestor Academy to conduct a half-day skills training workshop at SPH to share some of my professional portfolio strategies and experience. https://synapsetrading.com/shareinvestor-academy-training-portfolio-strategies-professional-traders/ https://synapsetrading.com/featured-in-the-straits-times-my-paper-the-business-times/ It was an awesome FULL HOUSE event, with 60+ participants from all walks of life, and they got 3 hours of intensive skills training, followed by some hands-on […]

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AFACT Anniversary Dinner 2014 – 3 Key Lessons from the Big Boys & Pit Traders

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I just got back from an exciting night at the AFACT (Association of Futures & Commodities Traders) Anniversary dinner, which was sponsored by SGX, and graced by the Former president of SGX, Mr. Ang Swee Tian, and the President of AFACT, Mr. Ng Tee Hao. Mr. Ng shared 3 important lessons, which he called the 3S’s. Stay […]

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The 7 Best-Kept Secrets of Professional Traders @SGX Auditorium

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Last week, I got invited to speak to the audience of SGX Academy at the newly opened SGX Auditorium. This was a private event, with the venue and refreshments kindly sponsored by Lim & Tan and SGX respectively. It was a great session with a decent turnout, as I shared my personal experiences of how I […]

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Media Feature in The Straits Times, My Paper & The Business Times

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After the last workshop, I got invited back again to share my skills, and was featured in the Straits Times, the Business Times and MyPaper. I will be introducing some of the Portfolio Strategies used by professional traders. Registration link: https://synapsetrading.com/shareinvestor-academy-training-portfolio-strategies-professional-traders/ Spencer LiSpencer is an avid globetrotter who achieved financial freedom in his 20s, while trading & teaching across 70+ countries. […]

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Sold Out! Change of Venue to SGX Auditorium Due to Overwhelming Sign-ups!

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Thanks for your support! Originally, we only planned to open this to a small group of people, but due to overwhelming sign-ups of 120 pax, we have changed the venue to SGX Auditorium. Spencer LiSpencer is an avid globetrotter who achieved financial freedom in his 20s, while trading & teaching across 70+ countries. As a […]

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