Forex trading in South Africa is gaining popularity. The growing economy and increased interest in trading have led to a thriving industry. The largest market in Africa is Nigeria, but other countries such as Botswana, Somalia, Burkina Faso, Namibia are not far behind. The real stories of traders from Africa have become an example of how to succeed in the Forex market.

If you’ve ever had to work in IT or any big corporation, you probably heard about Agile. Companies often use Agile to take productivity to the next level and, most importantly, make sure the product satisfies the clients’ needs because that is exactly what makes it successful.

Well, we’re here to tell you that Agile can be applied to anything you do, including trading.

When you join FBS, or any other financial company, for that matter, you need to pass a verification process to get full access to the services. You may feel that it’s annoying and unnecessary. However, these days, with the Internet being the main place for all dealings, people are more likely than ever to become a victim of fraud. Therefore, any respectable platform needs a way to shield its clients from ill-disposed parties.

In the era when online trading represents a big and important part of social life, more and more people get interested in it. Now it’s not just about turning into the “wolf of Wall Street”, it’s rather about doing activities that all successful people do. Let’s face it: your colleague is probably a day trader, your neighbor’s favorite instrument is EUR/GBP, and a random guy on a street makes a good profit with the Tesla stock. We bet you want to join the crowd and try your best! This article will help you to start trading wisely. Don’t expect sugary stories and unreasonable pieces of advice. Here you will learn the essential kit on becoming a true trader.

If you’ve suffered your first loss when trading, you may feel like giving up. Remember, this is the turning point for you and your trading journey. Stop now, and you will never feel the rush of victory! Here are some tips on how to get up if the market knocked you down.

Do you want to increase your capital without taking too much risk? Jump in! We’ll explain what long-term investing is using the example of football! No difficult terms, just a clear guide on how to create the perfect investment portfolio from the scratch!

Geoffrey James’ inspiring story of success

Many FBS traders are professionals who show incredible results. We are glad to share with you one more inspiring story of success. Meet a star trader Ignatius Geoffrey James from Jakarta, Indonesia.

If you ask random people to name activities that attract the most enthusiastic people, trading and football will be among the most popular answers. Both of them generate a lot of passion, require fast decision-making and high-level skills. For example, a situation when you manage to close your trade right after a huge spike can be compared to an impressive cracker (long shot goal). Another example is obvious: you must have a defender (a stop loss) to protect your score, money, and reputation.

In a world where everyone talks about machine learning and artificial intelligence, there is a place for computer-driven trading as well. It's called algorithmic (or automated) trading. In general, it is a system, which operates based on a pre-programmed algorithm. This set of rules does what is impossible to a human eye: it reacts quickly to the changes in the market and has a more systematic approach to trading. Most importantly, algo trading eliminates the negative impact of human emotions on the trading process.

Indices reveal the performance of a group of stocks. This article describes everything you need to know to start trading stock market indices!

Celebrate FBS anniversary in a grand trading tournament! It is your lucky chance to win incredible prizes, from devices to money, motorbikes and even cars. Take part in tours, trade or invest and collect lucky tickets. Every ticket is your pass to the tour rating and raffle. So many opportunities to win! Compete with other traders, climbing up the rating, or try out your luck in raffles. And remember: more tickets, more chances to win!

Achieving a healthy work-life balance is one of the biggest challenges for most adults. So was it for Zikri Rohmah – a 32 years old Malaysian man based in Kuala Lumpur. Happily married and having two lovely children – a nine year old girl and a five year old boy – Zikri used to work as a logistics manager at a furniture store till he turned 29. Well, as he used to put it, he was not working but rather surviving.