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Sarah Chen — financial markets expert

Sarah Chen

Financial Markets Expert · BrokerRank

14+ yrs experience
44 articles

Sarah Chen is a CFA charterholder and former equity research analyst at Goldman Sachs with 14 years of experience in global financial markets. Based in Hong Kong, she specialises in Asia-Pacific broker analysis, stock market regulation, and retail investing platforms across China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. Sarah has contributed to Bloomberg and the Financial Times.

Areas of expertise

Broker RegulationForex TradingStock InvestingDerivatives & CommoditiesInvestment StrategyETFs & Index Funds

Editorial Independence

All content by Sarah Chen is written and reviewed independently. BrokerRank may earn affiliate commissions when readers open broker accounts via our links — this never influences editorial ratings, rankings, or article conclusions. Learn how we rank brokers

Articles by Sarah

44 guides
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Iron Condor Strategy: How It Works and When to Use It

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ECN vs STP vs Market Maker Brokers: What's the Difference?

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Fear and Greed Index Explained: How to Use It in Trading

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Intermarket Analysis: How Bonds, Stocks, Commodities and Forex Interact

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Order Flow Trading: How to Read the Market Depth

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How to Trade Oil (WTI & Brent): Strategies and Guide

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Stock Trading Strategies for Beginners: Where to Start

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Trend Following Strategy: How to Ride the Trend

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Day Trading Strategies for Beginners: Complete Guide

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Forex Regulation in Spain — Complete Guide

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Forex Regulation in Bangladesh — Complete Guide

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Forex Regulation in Poland — Complete Guide

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Forex Regulation in Malaysia — Complete Guide

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Forex Regulation in Japan — Complete Guide

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Forex Regulation in Nigeria — Complete Guide

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What is ESG Investing? How to Invest Ethically

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ETF vs Mutual Fund: Which is the Better Investment?

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USD/CHF Trading Guide: How to Trade the Swissie

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What is a REIT? How to Invest in Real Estate Without Buying Property

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What is CySEC? How Cyprus Regulates Forex and CFD Brokers

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What is ASIC Regulation? How Australia Regulates Brokers

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cTrader vs MetaTrader: Which Platform is Better?

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What is a Hardware Wallet? The Safest Way to Store Crypto

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What is a Smart Contract? How Blockchain Automates Agreements

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What Are Gas Fees in Crypto and How to Reduce Them?

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EUR/GBP Trading Guide: How to Trade the Euro vs Pound

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USD/CAD Trading Guide: How to Trade the Loonie

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What is a Managed Forex Account? Pros, Cons and Risks

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What is a Stock Market Index? FTSE 100, Dow Jones and More Explained

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What is a Carry Trade? How to Profit from Interest Rate Differences

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What is Ethereum? ETH, Smart Contracts and DApps Explained

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What is FSCS Protection? How Your Money is Safeguarded

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What is Volatility in Trading? VIX, Beta and How to Manage It

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What is a P/E Ratio? How to Value Stocks Like a Pro

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What is Options Trading? Calls, Puts and How They Work

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What is a Trailing Stop? How to Lock In Profits Automatically

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Moving Average Crossover Strategy: How It Works

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How to Short Stocks: A Complete Beginner's Guide

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Crypto Trading vs Investing: What's the Difference?

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What is a Lot in Forex Trading?

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Best Trading Platform for Beginners

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How to Read Forex Charts

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Forex Trading for Beginners: Complete Guide

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How CFD Trading Works

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