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Here at Day Trading Academy (DTA), we provide a weekly review of markets and geopolitical events.  Below you will find our most recent updates.

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First Trader From Colombia Goes Live: BREAKS RECORD!

MY Grace Yacht with Quasar ExpeditionsMY Grace Yacht with Quasar Expeditions

Going live is not for the light hearted. If you have gone live day trading you certainly know what we are referring to. The first Colombian trader has gone live today. And he completely owned the market! Congratulations Camilo! He didn’t just go live but he actually broke records doing it.  The fastest that we have seen anyone go live from not knowing anything about day trading is roughly 6 weeks.  The 2nd fastest we have seen someone go live is 8 […]

Invest in Europe’s Emerging Markets

Invest in Europe's Emerging Markets

Invest in the emerging markets of Europe.  These nations have the opportunity to do very well within the framework of the European Union. Although most of these nations have some challenges ahead they are for the most part politically stable and economically will begin to grow as the issue of debt is finally confronted and dealt with. 1) Greece — Has been reclassified by various investors as an emerging market again due to its previous dramatic decline during the economic crisis. Greece […]

Introducing Our Colombian Traders To United States Food For The First Time

Westin Tampa BayWhat the seminar should look like at the Westin Tampa Bay

It is that time of the year again!  Every year we host our annual pro trader’s seminar in a different location around the world. So far we have held this exciting event on three different continents.  We hold our core value of being able to day trade and travel around the world to heart by making these events in different places every year. With our new day trading center moving along quite nicely in Colombia soon we will be able to host a […]

Geezy’s Takes 5+ Points In Sideways Market

Geezy's Takes 5+ Points In Sideways Market

Editors note: For those of you that haven’t heard from Geezy he is one of up and coming Master Traders that recently attended our annual pro trader’s seminar in Tampa, Fl. WHO can possibly follow SuperMan? Nobody, but someone’s got to give it a shot so here goes. Craig Geezy here again fresh from my trip to Tampa, Florida where quite a bit of excellent information regarding using dynamic stops, trend lines, and trading psychology was passed along. Most of the traders that came spent […]

Invest in Germany The Economic Powerhouse of Europe

Invest in Germany The Economic Powerhouse of Europe

An investment in Germany is often the best way for someone to enter the European market. Germany has the leading economy in Europe and is the most highly industrialized country in Europe. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Germany was worth 3,399 trillion in U.S. dollars in 2012. It represents 5.48% of the world economy. Germany accounts for more than half of the European Union’s (EU) international trade. It has become the economic superstar of Europe. Exports and services make up 52% […]

Now Is The Time To Invest in Gold and Silver

Now Is The Time To Invest in Gold and Silver

There are three main reasons why an investment in gold and silver would make sense at this time. The first reason to invest would be the coming inflation that will be caused by the decline in the value of the American dollar. As the worlds only reserve currency many commodities especially the all important oil market is factored in U.S. dollars. As the dollar becomes inflated the price of commodities internationally will need to increase just to stay even in actual value. Gold […]

Superman Has His 4th 20 Point Day This Year

Superman Has His 4th 20 Point Day This Year

On the heels of our annual pro trader’s seminar this weekend Superman continues to dominate the market.  At the end of January Jim was able to net 20 points on three consecutive days.  He will be attending our annual seminar this year and presentation various facets of his own trading style to assist everyone else in the DTA family. Two 20 points days in a row Jan 27th 3rd 20 point day We haven’t seen Jim in quite a few years so […]

The Coming Inflation of 2014 And Its Impact On Investment

The Coming Inflation of 2014 And Its Impact On Investment

Part 2 Inflation How will investors deal with the surge in inflation that will arrive in 2014 and 2015? Don’t believe the government statistics in the United States and in many other countries around the world. As with unemployment that are deliberately misleading. If the politicians in power don’t like the results they just go ahead and change the way the numbers are calculated. Many investors believe this is how business is done in just a small number of countries like Argentina, […]

Invest in Gold and Silver for a More Balanced Portfolio

Invest in Gold and Silver for a More Balanced Portfolio

An investment in gold and silver at this time would make sense for someone looking for a more balanced portfolio. One might also consider platinum, palladium and rhodium but this report will not include those metals. Precious metals can be purchased in ingot or coin form. Ingots are cast of pure bullion of a convenient size and shape. Coins on the other hand have a currency value and can have added worth based on where and when the coin was produced. I […]

The Great Asian Investment and Economic Slowdown

The Great Asian Investment and Economic Slowdown

  Asian investment and growth is dramatically slowing.This spells trouble for growth around the world. We will do another region of the world next time. In Asia the following countries, China, India, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Russia, and Taiwan are all experiencing slower and sluggish growth rates due to internal factors and a decline in world economic growth rates as well. If this continues expect to see slower rates almost everywhere since much of the growth in world trade and […]