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Gold and Real Yields: How the Relationship Works
Gold and real yields tend to move in opposite directions. See why, what the research shows, when the link breaks, and how to use it without treating it as a signal.
80% Win Rate Trading: What It Means and How to Check It
An 80% win rate sounds strong, but it does not prove profit. Learn the math, the break-even test, and how to verify a high win rate system before you trust it.
High Water Mark Trading: How It Works, With Examples
A high water mark means you pay performance fees only on new profit. See worked examples, how deposits and withdrawals affect it, and how to check it.
Black Swan Gold: Mine, Treasure and Market Event Explained
Black swan gold can mean a Western Australian mine, a $500 million shipwreck haul or gold in a market shock. Here is what each means and how gold behaves.
XAUUSD vs Gold Futures: Key Differences for Traders
XAUUSD vs gold futures compared on contract size, margin, expiry, costs, hours and risk, plus how GLD fits in and what US traders should check first.
XAUUSD Stop-Out Level: Meaning, Formula and Examples
What the XAUUSD stop-out level means, how margin level is calculated, a worked gold example, and how to keep your account away from forced liquidation.
Gold Fix Explained: What It Was and What Replaced It
The London gold fix ended in 2015. See how the LBMA Gold Price auction works today, when it is set, and how it differs from spot and futures prices.
Demo vs Live Trading: Key Differences and When to Switch
Demo vs live trading explained: how fills, costs and emotions differ, what a demo cannot prove, and how to move to real money in small, controlled steps.
XAUUSD Margin Requirements: How to Calculate Them
How much margin does XAUUSD need? See the formula, worked examples at 1:20, 1:100 and 1:500, and what triggers a margin call or stop-out on gold.