Economy
Effective Trading Tips That Will Help You Survive In A Volatile Market
The world of trading is quite exciting and dynamic. Many traders can relate to the adrenaline rush they get from the thrill of staking high amounts of capital in adventurous trades and the overwhelming joy that permeates their entire being when such trades come back successful with heavy profits.
Trading is also very risky. This is because the trading market can also be very volatile. As a result of this one has to be on his toes if he wants to successfully trade and survive the trading market. To help you do this are a couple of trading tips that are quite effective. They include:
- Don’t Stop Learning
One of the most effective tips that would help you successfully trade and survive in such a volatile market as this is that you should not stop learning.
No matter how much you know about trading, no matter how good you have become or how deep you have gone in your study about the rudiments of your profession if you are going to survive the turbulent waters of today’s trading world you need to maintain the heart posture of a student.
This is because the market is so volatile right now and the methods to combat challenges and make a profit are so dynamic hence you need to constantly study to be on top of the market’s volatility and develop strategies that would help you overcome challenges.
One of the best ways to ensure you continue to learn new strategies is by registering for a trading class and taking this tutorial is highly beneficial given the fact that you can do all your learning online and at your own pace. This would ensure that you can learn effectively without disruption to your normal schedule.
- Be Vigilant
This doesn’t even sound like a tip because it seems like the most obvious thing that every trader should know to do but at this point, it is worth reiterating. For you to succeed and survive in such a volatile trading market as this, you need to be extremely vigilant.
The importance of being vigilant as a trader cannot be overemphasized. The market is described as volatile for a reason. Predictions can go so haywire and cause traders to scatter at any time. Trading instruments can go from bullish to bearish in a matter of minutes and seconds. The market is so dynamic in its operations that a brief period of negligence can cost you your profit and many times even your capital.
For these reasons you always have to keep your ear on the ground. You need to constantly be in touch with your broker and keep an active eye on your trades until they are all done. While doing these ensure you also look out for what experts are saying and monitor even the smallest fluctuations. These would ensure you do not miss anything and that you are in a good position to act profitably.
- Do Not Trade-In Isolation
One of the best tips you can receive that would enable you to survive in a volatile trading market is that you should not trade alone, rather you should trade with others.
No matter how good and successful you are as a trader, it is advisable for you to not handle your trades all on your own. There is a greater level of security and precision available to you when you find yourself in the company of other traders than what would have been afforded to you if you were alone.
Trading within a community gives you access to tips that you may not have gotten on your own and give you a broader perspective of where the market is headed.
Not only that, surrounding yourself with fellow traders would give you more motivation and confidence to make some certain trades and there is no doubt that you would learn a couple of new things that you may never have known before. All these would make you a better trader and help you survive a volatile trading market.
The world of trading is not a walk in the park, it is a very risky and serious business. Investments worth millions of dollars easily get lost daily, due to tiny mistakes or lapses in judgment.
Surviving the volatile trading market is not an easy task. However, it is also not impossible to do. If you never stop learning new strategies and methods of trading and you are constantly in a state of vigilance whilst surrounding yourself with several fellow passionate traders, then you are going to successfully navigate through the treacherous waters of the trading market.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The federal government has imposed an immediate nationwide ban on the export of wood and allied products, revoking all previously issued licenses and permits to exporters.
The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Minister of Environment, Mr Balarabe Lawal, during the 18th meeting of the National Council on Environment in Katsina State.
Mr Lawal said the directive, outlined in the Presidential Executive Order titled Presidential Executive Order on the Prohibition of Exportation of Wood and Allied Products, 2025, became necessary to curb illegal logging and deforestation across the country.
“Nigeria’s forests are central to environmental sustainability, providing clean air and water, supporting livelihoods, conserving biodiversity, and mitigating the effects of climate change,” the Minister said, warning that the continued exportation of wood threatens these benefits and the long-term health of the environment.
The order, published in the Extraordinary Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette No. 180, Vol. 112 of 16 October 2025, relies on Sections 17(2) and 20 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empower the state to protect the environment, forests, and wildlife and prevent the exploitation of natural resources for private gain.
Under the new policy, security agencies and relevant ministries are expected to enforce a total clampdown on illegal logging activities nationwide.
On his part, the Katsina State Deputy Governor, Mr Faruk Lawal Jobe highlighted the state’s history of pioneering socio-economic policies that have influenced national policy. He emphasized the importance of collaboration in addressing environmental challenges across the country.
“Environmental sustainability is critical to achieving growth and improving the quality of life of our people,” he said. “Our administration has prioritised initiatives aimed at combating desertification and promoting afforestation.”
The ban reflects the government’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s shrinking forest cover and addressing climate change, while ensuring sustainable use of natural resources for future generations.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange rose by 0.24 per cent on Wednesday, December 17, pulling the Unlisted Security Index (NSI) up by 8.62 points to 3,614.64 points from 3,606.02 points.
In the same vein, the market capitalisation added N4.72 billion to close at N2.164 billion compared with the N2.160 trillion it ended on Tuesday.
The growth was inspired by four securities, which finished on the gainers’ log, neutralising the losses printed by two other securities on the trading platform.
MRS Oil Plc gained N17.90 on Wednesday to end at N196.90 per unit versus N179.00 per unit, NASD Plc appreciated by 59 Kobo to N58.50 per share from N57.91 per share, FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria Plc added 15 Kobo to sell at N60.19 per unit versus N60.04 per unit, and Industrial and General Insurance (IGI) Plc rose by 6 Kobo to 64 Kobo per share from 58 Kobo per share.
On the flip side, Golden Capital Plc extended its loss by 76 Kobo to end at N7.75 per unit versus N8.51 per unit, and Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc slipped by 35 Kobo to N39.65 per share from N40.00 per share.
Yesterday, the volume of transactions increased by 737.3 per cent to 20.4 million units from 2.4 million units, but the value of trades fell by 33.8 per cent to N72.2 million from N109.1 million, and the number of deals slid by 62.5 per cent to 21 deals from 56 deals.
Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company (InfraCredit) Plc remained the most traded stock by value on a year-to-date basis with 5.8 billion units sold for N16.4 billion, the second position was occupied by Okitipupa Plc with 178.9 million units transacted for N9.5 billion, and the third place was taken by MRS Oil Plc with 36.1 million units worth N4.9 billion.
InfraCredit Plc was also the most traded stock by volume on a year-to-date basis with 5.8 billion units traded for N16.4 billion, followed by IGI Plc with 1.2 billion units valued at N420.7 million, and Impresit Bakolori Plc with 536.9 million units worth N524.9 million.
By Dipo Olowookere
A 0.26 per cent growth was achieved by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited on Wednesday on the back of sustained bargain-hunting by investors.
This happened despite a pocket of profit-taking, with industrial goods losing 0.63 per cent and the energy index shedding 0.05 per cent.
But the insurance space increased by 2.02 per cent, the banking counter appreciated by 1.48 per cent, the commodity sector improved by 0.48 per cent, and the consumer goods segment rose by 0.03 per cent.
Consequently, the All-Share Index (ASI) went up by 383.71 points to 149,842.82 points from 149,459.11 points and the market capitalisation jumped by N244 billion to N95.525 trillion from N95.281 trillion.
The market breadth index remained positive after the bourse finished with 38 price gainers and 23 price losers, indicating a strong investor sentiment.
The quartet of First Holdco, Lasaco Assurance, Veritas Kapital, and Prestige Assurance gained 10.00 per cent to quote at N39.60, N2.75, N1.76, and N1.65, respectively, while Mecure Industries grew by 9.92 per cent to N50.40.
Conversely, Living Trust Mortgage Bank lost 10.00 per cent to close at N3.15, International Energy Insurance dropped 9.92 per cent to trade at N2.27, McNichols shrank by 6.90 per cent to N2.97, Omatek decreased by 6.84 per cent to N1.09, and Chams dipped by 6.41 per cent to N2.92.
The activity level witnessed a significant surge at midweek, with Ecobank trading 5.3 billion units for N168.7 billion.
Further, First Holdco sold 108.2 million units worth N4.2 billion, Sterling Holdings exchanged 87.3 million units valued at N606.2 million, FCMB transacted 74.3 million units worth N783.6 million, and Access Holdings sold 41.5 million units for N841.4 million.
At the close of trades, market participants traded 5.9 billion units valued at N216.2 billion in 25,205 deals compared with the 1.0 billion units worth N21.8 billion traded in 23,701 deals a day earlier, showing a rise in the trading volume, value, and number of deals by 490.00 per cent, 891.74 per cent, and 6.35 per cent, respectively.
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