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CFD Popularity in Singapore Hits Lowest Since 2019, Retail Traders Turn to Prop Trading
2024-11-27T10:54:33.259+02:00
While 73,000 investors are still interested in CFDs, only half stayed active in 2024.
The market evolution is marked by prop firms, transparency, and lower costs.
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Why Singapore Traders Are Happier Than Ever (Even As Their Numbers Shrink!)
2024-11-14T10:02:45.924+02:00
Singapore's online trading community shrinks to 248,000 active investors, marking the third consecutive year of decline.
Despite the contraction, client satisfaction reaches record levels as investors demand enhanced features and education.
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French FX/CFD Trader Numbers Fall Below 30,000, Lowest in 4 Years
2024-09-16T11:48:26.499+02:00
Compared to the 2021 high, the market shrunk by almost 10,000 retail investors.
However, the number of new traders is decreasing, while the proportion of regular traders remains unchanged.
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Italian Traders Flex Muscles in FX/CFD Market with Highest Portfolio Size and Margins
2024-07-01T15:09:15.303+02:00
However, the market is small, with about 32,000 retail traders.
Moreover, five providers account for the majority of the share in the local industry.
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Analysis
Word-of-Mouth Drives Client Acquisition in UAE's FX/CFD Trading Market
2024-06-21T10:09:07.209+02:00
42% of respondents opened a leveraged account following recommendations from their relatives.
The crypto market has also significantly encouraged many to try CFD trading.
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Retail FX
Consumer Duty Impacted 85% of The UK Advisers, Study Shows
2024-05-23T10:56:29.723+02:00
The report highlights the profound impact of Consumer Duty regulations.
It also shows decreased satisfaction with existing platforms and a strategic shift towards richer clients.
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Retail FX
Hong Kong's Investor Base Shrinks to 840,000, Study Finds
2024-04-03T10:18:56.375+02:00
The number of active investors in Hong Kong has decreased from 900,000.
However, there is a growing interest in trading abroad, mainly in the USA.
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FinTech
2024 Outlook: Transformative Trends in Financial Firms
2023-11-14T15:10:32.586+02:00
Going beyond investment performance.
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Retail FX
French Trading Scene Faces 17% Dip, Contracts to Pre-Covid Era
2023-11-07T12:07:49.046+02:00
The decline reflects a global trend and the stagnation from 2022.
French traders are increasingly betting on ETFs, doubling their popularity.
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Retail FX
Why US Online Investors Are Trading Less but Earning More
2023-10-10T10:28:56.679+02:00
Trading activity in the USA has dipped for the second year in a row.
Despite this, over half of active online investors reported better investment performance.
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Retail FX
Almost 50% of the UK Traders Feel Inflation Blues and Seek Cheaper Solutions
2023-07-20T09:31:40.019+02:00
Nearly half of the UK's online investors are feeling the pinch of increasing inflation.
Investors are increasingly moving to low-cost trading platforms.
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Retail FX
UAE's FX and CFDs Trader Population Reaches Record 49,000 in 2023
2023-07-06T08:53:25.968+02:00
Local retail leverage trading market outpaces Spain, Singapore, and France.
New traders are drawn to the industry due to the ability to trade in smaller amounts.
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Retail FX
Aussie Active Retail Investors Surpass 1 Million in H1: Investment Trends
2020-08-20T08:57:40.000+02:00
An Investment Trends survey showed there was a record inflow of 265,000 first-time investors.
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News
The Top 5 Fintech Trends in 2020 According to the Experts
2020-08-13T12:56:45.000+02:00
How has COVID-19 shaped the trends in the fintech industry so far this year?
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Retail FX
Investment Trends: Women are Closing Investing Gap in Australia
2020-03-05T08:16:52.000+02:00
According to new research, more women than ever are investing to build their wealth.
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Investing
ChartIQ Secures Undisclosed Investment from Citi
2019-05-16T22:13:31.000+02:00
With the addition of the Series B capital, and before Citi’s investment, ChartIQ had raised a total of $20 million since 2012.
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Analysis
Aussie Online Investors Grow in Q4, Despite Volatile Markets
2019-03-11T08:58:17.000+02:00
The volatile markets prompted dormant investors to recommence their trading activities.
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Aussie Retail Investors Willing to Use Debt to Finance Investments
2018-11-19T09:11:34.000+02:00
The report from Investment Trends also found that there is a strong interest in using leverage to invest.
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Brokers
Australian Retail Investment Sentiment Falls to All-Time Lows in October
2018-11-05T09:07:11.000+02:00
Aussie investors are particularly worried about geopolitical events, such as the current US Government.
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Analysis
Flexible Lifestyle is Biggest Motivator for UK Residents to Invest
2018-08-27T14:55:33.000+02:00
A survey released by ayondo shows that 60% of people invest in equities to achieve a more flexible work life.
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Brokers
Number of Australian Retail Online Investors Soars to New Highs
2018-08-15T11:20:54.000+02:00
A report released by Investment Trends shows the importance of having a mobile version of an investment platform is growing.
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Millennial and Female Retail Investors on the Rise in UK
2018-08-07T12:01:59.000+02:00
A report released by Investment Trends shows that more millennials and women are joining the UK retail investment space.
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Execution
SaxoSelect Investment Portfolios see 43% Increase in Net Capital Flows
2018-07-12T07:10:37.000+02:00
Saxo Bank reported substantial net capital inflows across the complete SaxoSelect portfolio range.
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Brokers
Robo-Advice Popular Amongst Millenials, Human Support Essential for Adoption
2018-04-17T08:11:55.000+02:00
Trust in robo-advisors is contingent on providing adequate support from humans according to Investment Trends
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Brokers
Australian Stockbroking Reaches 645,000 Clients in 2017: Investment Trends
2018-03-20T11:02:48.000+02:00
The number of traders that have placed at least one stock trade in 2017 reached a new record high.
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