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Silver Bullion Compared To Gold Bullion

Many precious metal investors commonly compare silver bullion to gold bullion, especially since both safe-haven metals tend to follow each others movement when spot prices are fluctuating. Precious metals have increased in popularity considerably in the past few years, especially since many investors have seen both gold and silver bullion prices skyrocketing while everything from stocks to bonds and real estate suffered amidst a contracting economy. Below I have further explained both of these precious metals in order to give you a better sense of direction when comparing silver bullion to gold bullion:

Silver Bullion = Considered an industrial metal with safe-haven properties, silver bullion is sought after by many investors because of its undervalued price that has risen considerably in the past decade. In 2001, silver bullion was trading around $4.25 per ounce, and as of November 2009, the metal is trading around $17.30 per ounce.

Gold Bullion = Considered an investment-grade metal with safe-haven properties, gold bullion is sought after by many investors because it is known as the ultimate store of wealth that tends to thrive when other assets flounder. In 2001, gold bullion was trading around $260 per ounce, and as of November 2009, the metal is trading around $1105.

When purchasing gold and silver bullion, one of the best ways to ensure investment success is by fully researching the market, then making wise diversifications with reputable advisors by your side. Since 1992, the Certified Gold Exchange has set the standard for gold and silver bullion investing, offering investors the highest quality service and pricing backed by their PriceMatchPlus Guarantee. If you seek success with your investment, request your free “Insider’s Guide To Gold And Silver Investing” by visiting https://www.certifiedgoldexchange.com/goldrequest/article/Silver-Bullion-Gold-Bullion

MT4/Currenex Integration

by Michael Markarian


MetaTrader 4 (MT4), arguably one of the most popular retail Forex trading platforms, is now FIX compliant and being made available through DivisaFX for Straight Through Process (“STP”) trading to Currenex.


MT4, a favorite among traders since it offers an easy to use interface, comprehensive charting and most of all the ability to run automated trading systems (Expert Advisors or EA's). The system has not been as well liked by the brokers offering MT4 because of the systems shortcomings from an administrative standpoint specifically reporting and risk management. The MT4 system was originally designed as a stand alone system and cannot be easily interfaced with other systems which would allow brokers the ability to automate their risk management. Hence, MT4 has been primarily used by brokers that act as market makers for their client orders acting as the counterparty to their trades. This is commonly known as the "Dealing Desk" model as the firm acts as a dealer selling to the client when client buys and buying from the client when the client sells.

In the past, many third party companies have offered "bridge" solutions which basically pass the trade from the MT4 to a liquidity source. However, these so called solutions have limitations on the order capabilities that could limit some of MT4 functionality including the functionality of EA trading systems. Another issue with using this "bridge" technology, there can be dramatic increases in latency for trade execution which can be costly for the client. Lastly, there are the risks associated with dealing with a third-party software provider. These risks range from stability of their software (the bridge) to the integrity and safekeeping of customer information.

The MT4/Currenex integration offers to solve the problems associated with the current bridge technologies currently in use today. Currenex offers a comprehensive network infrastructure which provides for rapid execution speeds with low latency messaging. The speed of the network is constantly monitored with an SNMP [Simple Network Management Protocol]. Currenex is also constantly upgrading their infrastructure. Core servers are upgraded every 16 months and networks every 2 years.

Here are some of the important benefits of the MT4/Currenex integration:

Complete market transparency of prices and trade execution for the trader.

The ability for Expert Advisors (Automated Trading Systems) to work without interference on the part of the broker.

The use of the industry standard FIX (Financial Information Exchange) protocol messaging to execute transactions. Prior to this MT4/Currenex integration, MT4 was not FIX compliant.

Elimination of the risks associated with using a third-party software provider. The MT4/Currenex integration was developed by MetaQuotes specifically for Currenex.

From Logo to Legend - In 10 Simple Steps

by Karen Saunders


Think of any large company, and I'll bet you can picture its logo. It seems like they must have been born with it, but they weren't. Every logo had to start somewhere. And you can start building recognition right now that will continue for years when you create a strong visual brand.

A good logo will be visually captivating, and will tell people what your company does and what it stands for. And then you can carry that logo onto just about everything that leaves your office, from flyers, to business cards, stationary, shipping cartons, invoices…on anything that your customers see.

So how do you go about creating this masterpiece?

First of all, you don't want to overload the eye with too much “busy”. A smart combination of symbol, color, and positive and negative space are key. This is a case where “less is more”. Play around with a few designs, try different color schemes… before you know it, you'll have the right look.


Here are 10 tips to get you started:

1. You want to keep it simple, yet sophisticated.

2. Graphics should be bold and distinctive. Stay away from thin lines - they're hard to see!

3. Not too tall - and not too wide.

4. Don't go for a trendy look - or an old-fashioned look, either. You're going for timeless.

5. It needs to look balanced.

6. Remember, you're going to be putting this logo on every piece of your business. Make sure it will work for everything from an envelope to a banner.

7. Pick a logo that will transfer easily from color to black and white.

8. The graphic has to be in keeping with your type of business, and also has to work well with the name of your business. It's a whole look you're going for.

9. The logo also should tell people what your business does. Graphics are great, but not if they leave your target market guessing.

10. Choose an appropriate font for your business. There are thousands to pick from - just find the right fit.


And here's a bonus tip: When you are set on a color - or colors - make sure you keep note of the ink formula. That special blend of inks has its own PMS number, and that's what your printer will need. That way, all your print jobs have the same great color you love - and your logo will be consistently beautiful on every print job!

Designing your winning logo is only the first step in pulling together your visual brand. Now you need a good tag line. And a memorable tag line is just as important as the logo. It puts the finishing touch on your mini ad to anyone who sees it.

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Karen Saunders is the owner of MacGraphics Services, a unique design firm for today's entrepreneur. Whether you outsource your promotional pieces or are a do-it-yourselfer, Karen takes the mystery out of marketing. Learn the Top 5 Mistakes that can cost you money by signing up for her FREE e-course, available for a limited time. To take advantage of this e-course and find out how easy it can be to attract more clients, go to http://www.macgraphics.net/FreeStuff.php

Moving Averages And Their Uses In Commodity Trading

Author: Dave Rivera


A key component of technical analysis and perhaps one of the oldest indicators around, moving averages are time-tested and affective indicators. There are many types of moving averages with varying indicators, but the primary purpose of all types of moving averages remains the same. Their purpose is to reduce or remove noise from the daily price movements and attracted trends of stocks, commodities or any thing you can plot or chart.

Moving Averages: How Do We Use them?

Moving averages identify trends and trend reversals, give a measure of a commodities’ strength, and help you arrive at support and resistance levels. Essentially, moving averages are indicators with lag, which is to say that they do not identify new trends but are useful in trend following. One of the most useful ways in which you can use moving averages as buy or sell indicators, is to have three moving averages running at the same time on the same chart. The idea is to have a short, an intermediate and a longer term time frame. When the first two move upwards and cross above the longer term one, it indicates an uptrend and one can buy. The reverse happens if the first two move below the third moving average. In that case, you can sell, as the commodity is in a downtrend. A good example of this would be a 10, 20, and a 30 day period moving average, plotted on a commodity chart.

Moving averages are also used by traders to determine support and resistance of a commodity. When the commodity reaches a moving average and struggles to move above it, you might have found resistance. If a commodity stops falling at a key moving average, it can be deemed to have found support. A prime example of this is a 200 day moving average, which is used to calculate long-term trend directions, and to find support and resistance in them.

Types of Moving Averages

There are different types of moving averages. The simplest one is the simple moving average (SMA), which is calculated by taking the normal arithmetic mean of a specified set of numbers. The exponential moving average (EMA) is calculated by giving weightage to more recent data. The EMA is regarded to be a better moving average compared to the SMA. Both of these moving average variants become very useful when used for trend following with moving average crossovers. Indicators such as the moving average convergence divergence (MACD) and Bollinger bands use moving averages as key components. The MACD shows the price divergence of two moving averages, by subtracting a 26 period EMA from the 12 period EMA. A third 9 period EMA is used to give us buy or sell signals when it moves above or below this MACD. Bollinger bands, so named after their creator, use two standard deviations plotted away from a 21 period SMA.

Whichever way you look at it, one cannot deny that using moving averages by themselves may not make you a millionaire in a hurry, but are brilliantly useful in helping you follow trends and plan your commodity trading strategy.