Simon Mugo

PROFESSIONAL TITLE

Market's Writer

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics & Computer Science (JKUAT)
Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) Certification - CFI

EXPERTISE

Technical Analysis
Chart reading
Forex trading

SUMMARY

I am a freelance financial writer specialising in SEO-optimized content for the financial services industry. Since 2016, I’ve written thousands of articles on stocks and forex for publishers and brokers such as EarnForex, AskTraders, StockTradersDaily, Exness, and ThinkMarkets. With a passion for trader education, I simplify complex financial topics into engaging, well-structured content.

EXPERIENCE

Financial Copywriter, ThinkMarkets (Nov 2023 - Nov 2024)
Contributor, AskTraders (April 2019 - March 2024)
News Writer, EarnForex (Dec 2016 - March 2021)
Contributing Writer, Exness (April 2018 - Jan 2019)
Contributor, StockTradersDaily (July 2017 - March 2018)

AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES

Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) Certification - CFI (September 2022)

Indicators

Beginners

Jan 31, 2025

Simple Moving Average (SMA)

The simple moving average, also known as SMA, is an indicator beloved by many traders. It is an indicator used by traders...

Beginners

Jan 29, 2025

Aroon Indicator – How to Use It

What is the Aroon Oscillator? The Aroon Oscillator is a single line that plots the difference between the Aroon-Up and Aroon-Down lines....

Beginners

Jan 28, 2025

Weighted Moving Average

The Weighted Moving Average (WMA) smooths out price data to identify price trends in the financial markets. Like all moving averages, its...

Disclaimer

*All instruments offered by Alchemy Markets are traded as CFDs.

*We offer only commission-free trading on Forex, Indices, and Metals for Standard, Classic, and Premier accounts. For more information on our charges on other account types and products including Crypto CFDs and Stock CFDs, you can visit our product pages and sheets.

Alchemy Markets (FSA No. SD136) is the trading name of Alchemy Global Ltd, registered in Seychelles with the Registrar of Companies under the reference 8429852-1, and licensed by the Seychelles Financial Services Authority (the "FSA") and issued with License No. SD136. Headquartered at Office No. 2C, CT House, Mahe, Seychelles.

Restricted Jurisdictions: We do not establish accounts to residents of certain jurisdictions including the European Union, United States, or any particular country or jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation. This website is intended for users 18 years and older. For further details, please see Terms & Conditions.

Alchemy Markets Ltd is registered in Malta, Portomaso Business Centre, Portomaso PTM 01, St Julian's STJ 4011, Malta. Company Registration Number: C/56519. Alchemy Markets Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (License Number IS/56519) to provide investment services in terms of the Investment Services Act (CAP.370 of the Laws of Malta).

High-Risk Warning: Trading on margin (spread betting, CFDs, and any other leveraged product) carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. You could lose more than your initial investment and should not trade with funds you cannot afford to lose. You should consider whether you understand how the products offered work as disclosed and warned here: Risk Disclosure Statement, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. If you have any doubts as to whether this type of trading is allowed in your country, you should not proceed any further until you have confirmed that it is allowed. Therefore, you are strongly advised to obtain independent financial, legal, and tax advice before proceeding. Nothing in this site should be read or construed as constituting advice on the part of Alchemy Global Ltd or any of its affiliates, directors, officers, or employees.

Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 67% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.