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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Exclusive Invitations – The Future of Derivatives Party 2012

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Spencer LiSpencer is an avid globetrotter who achieved financial freedom in his 20s, while trading & teaching across 70+ countries. As a former professional trader in private equity and proprietary funds, he has over 15 years of market experience, and has been featured on more than 20 occasions in the media.

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Guest Speaker at Official Launch of CIMB Securities Youth Challenge 2012

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This event is the official launch of the CIMB Securities Youth Challenge 2012, a grand culmination of the past few weeks of talks and workshops, which saw many renowned guest speakers sharing their experiences with over 1,700 participants of the challenge. Synapse Trading, in collaboration with CIMB, also sent their trainers down to provide talks […]

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Guest Speaker at CIMB Securities Seminar – Introduction to Technical Analysis

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Spencer LiSpencer is an avid globetrotter who achieved financial freedom in his 20s, while trading & teaching across 70+ countries. As a former professional trader in private equity and proprietary funds, he has over 15 years of market experience, and has been featured on more than 20 occasions in the media.

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The Synapse Program (Private Run)

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Prior to the launch of the program, I ran it through some friends and volunteers to get their feedback, and this provided me idea on how to tweak and improve the program to cater to both complete newbies and experienced traders. For now, I have yet to release this program to the public. Feedback “This […]

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My Exclusive Interview with the Business Times

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Discipline ‘key to success in trading’                                       Last week,  I was interviewed by Teh Shi Ning, one of the reporters from the Business Times, to share my trading journey and his success story. “Having spent over 7 […]

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Asia Trader and Investor Convention (ATIC) 2011

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Spencer LiSpencer is an avid globetrotter who achieved financial freedom in his 20s, while trading & teaching across 70+ countries. As a former professional trader in private equity and proprietary funds, he has over 15 years of market experience, and has been featured on more than 20 occasions in the media.

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