Michael Stark
Financial content lead
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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.
Read Michael’s articles
Events
US dollar outlook strengthens after Fed's hawkish hold
Expert opinions
NVDA stock forecast 2026: Can Nvidia climb higher?
Short-term strategies
How to start scalping: Basics for beginners
Expert opinions
GBP forecast: Pound stronger despite British growth threats
Other strategies
How I approach short selling in the markets
Technical analysis
Support and resistance levels in CFD trading
Trading basics
Why traders focus on major forex pairs
Analysis
My analysis and outlook for trading gold in 2026
Technical analysis
Introduction to forex data
Trading basics
Professional forex trading techniques
Trading tools
Mastering forex data analysis and backtesting for effective CFD trading
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
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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