Trading and analysis

A short introduction to Investacle.com

Our stock market school publishes articles and guides for those who want to learn more about stock trading, currency trading, CFD contracts, funds, and different savings options. We try to write in a way that is easy to understand while still being fully accurate. The entire site is also open for comments and questions, so you can get answers to the things you are wondering about in these areas.

We also recommend certain services on the website, where we may sometimes receive some compensation. These can, for example, be online brokers such as Avanza, Nordnet, or Aktieinvest. However, we only collaborate with companies whose services we believe add value for our readers.

Stock Trading

In the stock trading section, you will find various tools, account comparisons, and basic techniques that you need to know in order to trade stocks. You will learn how online stock trading is structured and where to find the best levels when it comes to brokerage fees.

Once you understand the basics, you can deepen your knowledge by learning more about short selling, stop-loss, or bull and bear strategies. Within the stock trading section, we also publish articles about stock market psychology and analyzing your own behavior in order to make better investment decisions.

Stocks for Beginners

We all start out as beginners. In our “stocks for beginners” category, you will find articles with basic information. Even those with long experience in stock trading may find it useful to revisit the fundamentals from time to time.

In this section, we cover the very first steps you need to take in order to get started with successful stock investments. We also take a look at the most popular online brokers and what they have to offer small investors. It can be a good idea to compare different banks before deciding which one to use for your investments.

In these articles, we put extra effort into going through everything clearly and not leaving out explanations of important terms. This is to ensure that you, who are just starting out, feel confident that you understand the material.

Fundamental Analysis

Fundamental analysis is a method of valuing a company. In stock analysis, you compare how a company actually performs with how its stock is valued. The goal is to find companies that are priced lower on the stock market than what their financial reports suggest they are worth.

To perform these analyses, it is common to use different financial ratios. Well-known ratios include the P/E ratio, the P/S ratio, and dividend yield. There are many ratios you should learn, and you can find the most common ones here on the site. Each ratio is clearly defined, and we provide examples of how you can use annual reports to make your own calculations.

Forex Trading and CFD Trading

Two areas within securities trading that are more similar to active trading are forex trading and CFD trading. Both involve leveraged trading. This means that the amount you invest is smaller than the total exposure you take on. You essentially borrow from the trading platform you use, which makes it possible to gain — or lose — money more quickly.

Both forex trading and CFD contracts involve greater risk for you as an investor. With leverage, you can lose more money than you have deposited in your account. It is therefore very important to be aware of these risks.

In our section on forex and CFD trading, we go through the key aspects you need to know before you start this type of trading.