Michael Hewson, Chief Market Analyst at CMC Markets (UK), "You invest for the long-term, but you trade in the short-term", Investing Matters Podcast, Episode 53

Investing Matters

Here is a wonderful opportunity to gain insight into what some might say is an unorthodox, however hugely successful journey. That journey has been taken by the awarding-winning Michael Hewson, who gained over 30 years’ experience in finance culminating in his current role as Chief Market Analyst at CMC Markets.

Welcome to the 53rd episode of the Investing Matters series with Peter Higgins, @conkers3 on Twitter/X.

In this episode, learn how Michael’s tenacity became his foundation, as “nothing came naturally to him” and it was this tenacity that drove him from Waitrose/John Lewis Partnership (retail) to Natwest Bank (Retail Branch Banking) rather than going to university.

Having gained finance experience from 1985, listen to how a serendipitous train journey supercharged his ambitious goal of working on a trading floor. He went on to work in trading treasuries, equities, forex dealing, sales, account management, certified technical analysis, professional and teaching technical analysis.

He joined Digital Look in 2006 and was involved in writing commentary, product developments, market data and trading products. In 2007, CMC Markets acquired Digital Look and his trading expertise enabled Michael to engage with Product management, writing content and much more before gradually gaining and growing into the role of Chief Market Analyst.

With over 30 years' experience in the financial markets, Michael is respected for his candid and direct market commentary. He's a well-known face on both financial and mainstream TV, appearing regularly on BBC News, Bloomberg, SKY, CNBC, CNN, Fox Business and several other outlets in the UK, North America and the Middle East.

His primary focus is on providing fundamental and technical analysis on the daily movements in financial markets, as well as research articles focused on topical financial and economic issues. Michael also participates in regular trading webinars for clients and has delivered seminars across the country.

With his background in FX trading, Michael spent six years trading currencies, with a particular emphasis on charting and technical analysis. Before joining CMC Markets, he spent over 12 years delivering technical analysis education and support to experienced traders, private investors, corporate and retail clients, for a market data company.

Therefore, all of our Investing Matters global audience are in for absolute treat as Michael gives an overview of CMC Markets, the multiple awarding winning platform for committed CFD and spread betting traders.

-He explains why risk management is at the core of everything you do;

-Trading and Investing are two completely different mindsets;

-Macro : The importance of Fundamental Analysis;

-The importance of Technical Analysis;

-Support and Resistance;

-Moving Averages;

-Learning from negative trading and investing days;

-What are lagging indicators;

-Long-term trends;

-False positives;

-Use of Stop-Loss;

-Building long-term resilience;

-Patience and Time;

-His greatest trading lessons;

-Trading Bonds;

-Trading Equities / Stocks;

-Trading Forex /FX / Currencies;

-The importance of psychology;

-Why countless Banks invest in technical analysis;

-The importance of continual learning, investing and much more.

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