Desmond Leong

Market Analyst

Desmond Leong currently runs the technical analysis division of 10 major brokerages. He previously advised the trading desks of banks and hedge funds such as Goldman Sachs and is one of the top authors on tradingview.

 

Articles by Desmond Leong

Education - 8 Min Read

6 Basics You Need To Know About Candlestick Charts

Desmond Leong | 17 Feb 2021

Forex Candlestick charts are a technical analysis tool beginner traders should understand. Here are 6 basics you should know about candlestick charts & trading.

Education - 5 Min Read

A Beginner's Guide To Speculative Trading

Desmond Leong | 11 Feb 2021

They say ‘you have to speculate to accumulate’. We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to speculative trading for those beginner traders new to the Forex game.

Education - 7 Min Read

Bitcoin Mining vs Trading Bitcoin as a CFD

Desmond Leong | 05 Feb 2021

Learn the difference between bitcoin mining and trading bitcoin as a CFD.

Education - 5 Min Read

Different chart types and their uses

Desmond Leong | 08 Dec 2020

As a beginner trader, learning about the different chart types and how to read them is critical when it comes to helping you better analyse market movements.

Education - 3 Min Read

Spreads and Pips

Desmond Leong | 04 Dec 2020

Do you know what pips and spreads are and how can they affect your trading? Read more on this article to understand these key concepts as a beginner trader.

Education - 5 Min Read

Margin, Leverage and Margin Call

Desmond Leong | 02 Dec 2020

Margin, leverage and margin trading are vital concepts for forex traders to understand and ensure they can use these important trading tools effectively. This article explains margin, how margin trading works and the different levels of leverage available to forex traders.

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