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Read candid accounts from experts who aren't afraid to expose the good, the bad, and the ugly of the financial world.
March 11, 2026
5
min read
Beyond the margin: Why we built Deriv Options as an alternative to CFDs
As the Head of Quants at Deriv, I spend a lot of time analyzing how our traders interact with different financial instruments. For years, Contracts for Difference (CFDs) have been the undisputed heavyweight of retail trading. They are fantastic tools for riding long trends and utilising leverage.However, CFD trading isn't without its stressors. Managing margin, calculating pip values, setting stop-losses, and dodging margin calls can make for an intense trading experience.
Prashant Sinha
March 4, 2026
9
min read
The volatility cascade: When everything moves at once
Over the weekend, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran. Iran retaliated. QatarEnergy halted LNG production after its Ras Laffan facility was hit. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — the chokepoint for roughly 20% of global oil supply — has dropped to effectively zero. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard declared the strait closed and struck at least seven vessels.
Prakash Bhudia
February 13, 2026
8
min read
The short-term trader’s survival kit
In the world of short-term trading, time is a luxury you don’t have. While fundamental analysis - studying earnings, GDP, and supply chains - is crucial for long-term investors, it is often too slow for the trader looking to capture a quick move in the markets.
Mohak Khemka
Others are already planning 2026
Discover why veteran trader and New York Times best-selling author Vince Stanzione is bullish on bonds and bearish on oil in this exclusive outlook for 2026.
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Prakash Bhudia
I have nearly two decades of experience in global derivatives, FX, and index trading, with a career built across major financial hubs including Tokyo, New York, and Singapore. My background spans trading large derivative books, understanding market microstructure, navigating volatility cycles, and building strategies that translate complex market behaviour into clear, actionable opportunities.
Prashant Sinha
I bring 15 years of experience across derivatives pricing, quantitative research, and cross-asset model development. My work sits at the intersection of trading innovation, scalable financial modelling, and real-world market impact. I’ve built and led global teams of quants, market-data specialists, and financial engineers, launching products and analytics that support equity, FX, and rates markets.
Harsh Karamchandani
I’m a CFA Charterholder with a focus on the engine room of trading: Operations and Analysis. While traders focus on the charts, I focus on the mechanics that make those charts move accurately.
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