Michael Stark

Financial content lead

Expert in:

CFD trading
Technical analysis
Trading education

Michael is a seasoned shares and currencies investor and trader with over 12 years of experience who has focused on CFDs over the past seven years. As an associate of the Society of Technical Analysts, he primarily concentrates on technical analysis charts and indicators. When educating traders, Michael aims to simplify matters wherever possible. He wants his trainees to reach their 'aha' moment as they uncover what they were looking for from speculation with CFDs.

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Events

US dollar outlook strengthens after Fed's hawkish hold
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Expert opinions

NVDA stock forecast 2026: Can Nvidia climb higher?
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Short-term strategies

How to start scalping: Basics for beginners
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Expert opinions

GBP forecast: Pound stronger despite British growth threats
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Other strategies

How I approach short selling in the markets
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Technical analysis

Support and resistance levels in CFD trading
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Trading basics

Why traders focus on major forex pairs
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Analysis

My analysis and outlook for trading gold in 2026
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Technical analysis

Introduction to forex data
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Trading basics

Professional forex trading techniques
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Trading tools

Mastering forex data analysis and backtesting for effective CFD trading
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Other strategies

How I apply the On-Balance Volume (OBV) to my trading strategy

Careful research before opening a trade, and then checking once or twice a day suits my routine. Fewer, longer-held positions feel less mentally draining."

Michael Stark

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More about Michael


Investing since 2007 and actively trading CFDs since 2013

Holds an MA in Arabic Studies and an MA (Scots) in Arabic and Latin

Associate of the Society of Technical Analysts

Concentrates on technical analysis charts and indicators

Simplify matters wherever possible

Wants his trainees to reach their 'aha' moment as they uncover what they were looking for from speculation with CFDs

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