Dubai-UAE: 27 April 2017 – Canadian University Dubai students attend an interactive workshop hosted by XTrade, a world renowned online Contract for Difference (CFD) trading broker in April 2017. The aim of the outreach program was to educate university students in the UAE on the essentials of responsible online trading. The sessions gave students a practical perspective on how to succeed in online trading while focusing on education, information and discipline.
Canadian University Dubai was one of three local universities invited to host the workshop, which was organized by Dr. Ikhlaas Gurrib, Chair of Accounting and Finance, in collaboration with Educator and Chief Operating Officer, Mark Leigh, who offered his expertise through a presentation that provided an in-depth analysis on how to trade with restraint and proficiency focusing on areas that included: introduction to the forex market, psychology of trading, trading strategies and setting goals using detailed explanations and live trading examples.
“Canadian University Dubai is committed in finding opportunities for our students to engage with industry professionals and learn from leaders in the business community,” said Dr. Gurrib. “This was an excellent opportunity for our students to learn about technical analysis, the psychology of online trading, as well as receive tips and tactics from those active in the industry.”
Commenting on this initiative, Mark Leigh, COO, Xtrade said, “Responsible online trading begins with education, and teaching university students the fundamentals they need to build a career in this field. By equipping them with this information, our aim is to prepare them to succeed and become disciplined financial investors of tomorrow. Moreover, today’s generation is technologically savvy, and they understand the power of online mediums and the potential opportunities that come with trading online. As a result, we simply need to focus on empowering them with relevant knowledge and information, which will eventually help them to understand the business of online trading.”
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