Do you really know how much you are paying in taxes?

Everyone has to pay taxes, but few are aware of how much they really pay in direct and indirect taxes combined, over a lifetime. What if there is an alternative to the PAYE syndrome.

The shocking truth awaiting retirement for most people

Research shows that people are not investing or saving enough money for retirement. 44% of the working population say their pension pot is not sufficient to allow them to retire at age 65.

Learn the 5 mistakes new traders make that lead to losses

Having the right strategy in place can mean the difference between success or failure in trading. Find out the biggest mistakes that lead to loss of capital if you're new to trading.

What is technical analysis & why you need to learn it if you are new to trading?


Technical analysis (TA) is the study of charting methods used to predict future price movement of an underlying asset, such as stocks, commodities and currencies. Interpreted with correct analysis, charts offer an array of information invaluable to any trader. At first glance, TA may seem overwhelming to the uninitiated, and not without reason too, as there are over 100 different studies in the field of TA. This can force many ordinary people away thinking the subject matter is too esoteric to learn outside of their already busy working life. However, this certainly does not need to be the case.

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Trading for beginners

Even the most experienced traders don't know all the studies out there and moreover, to trade profitably, you don't need to. The simple fact is that mastery is the result of learning a few studies and practice using them time and time again. Being proficient in a select few studies leads to more success than being a generalist using many studies.

The foundation to good trading strategy is not in some 'magic formula' that promises specific returns, rather in good judgement based upon knowledgeable and disciplined decisions.

At the Technical Analysis Academy, you will start by learning the fundamental principles of trading the markets, to analysing charts, price patterns and oscillator analysis to aid entry/exit trade signals. You will also be exposed to some of the more advanced techniques and learn the 'trader's mentality' through a look into the psychology of the mindset needed to build a profitable future in trading.

Find out why learning a new skill could be the right move for you

Learning to trade the financial markets can be a skill for life. The benefits of supplementing monthly income with tax free returns are made even more evident when considering the outlook for most people's pensions and savings situation.