Top Stories

Stories in Trader that you'll love, handpicked by our team.

Bill Ackman’s Greatest Trade. Top Story - August 2022.
From 2015 to 2018, hedge fund manager Bill Ackman had negative returns while the S & P 500 returns were positive. The investors started withdrawing their investment from his hedge fund because of his lousy performance.
By Arsalan Haroon4 years ago in Trader
How Japan Become The Third Largest Economy In The World. Top Story - August 2022.
On 15 August 1945, Japan was defeated by the allied forces. At that time, nobody had thought this defeated nation could become the third-largest economy in the world.
By Arsalan Haroon4 years ago in Trader
There’s Only One Solution to Rising Gas Prices: Stay Home!. Top Story - June 2022.
Overview There’s very real pain at the gas pump today! It seems like every time you go to fill-up your vehicle, the price of gas has gone up not just a few pennies or even a couple of nickels, but by several dimes - maybe even quarters depending on how much you drive and how big your car - and your gas tank - is! Now, more and more of us are seeing it take close to a hundred dollars - or even more if you live in California - to fill up your gas tank. And yes, gas prices have become the hot topic of conversation everywhere! And of course as we do in 2022, people are both taking out their frustrations - and showing their creativity - about the seemingly endless rise in gas prices, both on social media...
By David Wyld4 years ago in Trader
12 Money Goals You Must Achieve Before the Age of 40. Top Story - May 2022.
You could be travelling the world, living on an exotic island with the sun beaming and the beer flowing in twenty years, or simply enjoying life at home.
By Andeut4 years ago in Trader
Who Let The Doge Out? — A 101 on Behavioral Finance. Top Story - April 2022.
In 2021 we witnessed multiple historical events in the financial markets. First, we had the whole Gamestop fiasco, then bitcoin soared above $60,000, and finally, a joke currency Dogecoin went mainstream.
By Deva4 years ago in Trader
Tips to Save Money Even When Funds are Tight. Top Story - April 2022.
Many people want to have money in their savings accounts. This allows them some type of financial stability. Then, if something happens, they have money to use for whatever needs to be done. They don't have to reach for their credit cards to fix their car or replace an appliance in their home. They have money on hand to do that!
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Trader
4 Sneaky Habits Which May Be Hurting Your Finances. Top Story - April 2022.
We all want to achieve financial freedom but that goal sometimes feels elusive. For some, increasing their income seems to be the only solution.
By Rejoice Denhere4 years ago in Trader
What do Your Favourite Personal Finance YouTubers Have in Common?. Top Story - April 2022.
Personal finance Youtubers have really changed the way that we manage our money. In the past, obtaining financial advice would have probably been much harder with the need to seek out a costly financial expert and the challenges of accessibility to get one. Additionally in the past, personal finance was quite a taboo subject that no one really talks about, hence most people do their best with what they have.
By Marcus5 years ago in Trader
Investing in the Stock Market: Beginners Advice. Top Story - November 2021.
Investing is a great way to have your money work for you. After a few long term investments, you can reap the rewards. Whilst you've been sleeping, your money has been hard at work. Investing is a way to create a better, happier life for yourself. The goal is to make your money grow over time. For this to happen, you need to practice being patient whilst also staying calm. The stock market can be highly volatile, be careful; only invest what you can afford to lose.
By Liam M 5 years ago in Trader
What Squid Game Teaches Us About Money. Top Story - October 2021.
Spoiler Alert: This article contains some major spoilers Squid Game is the latest South Korean Netflix hit which everyone is raving about. It was so intense; I binge-watched the whole series in 4 days with literally a gaping mouth. This was especially so when a giant robot doll started blowing out the brains of losing players in a simple game of ‘Red Light, Green Light’.
By Lesley Tao5 years ago in Trader
Are you scrimping and saving in all the wrong places?. Top Story - October 2021.
What does it mean to be penny-wise but dollar stupid? We all want to save money, but sometimes our money-saving strategies lead to costly financial mistakes down the line.
By Chelsea Rose5 years ago in Trader
5 Metrics to Know If a Stock Is Right for You . Top Story - October 2021.
Before we start, you should know that none of the following metrics are useful as a single method of valuation; you may need to combine all of them to get a broader and better view of a stock’s worth.
By FlexInvest5 years ago in Trader