Texas-born oilman Nelson Bunker Hunt tried to buy all the world’s silver in an attempt to control the market for the precious metal. Instead he brought about its biggest crash.

From ancient times up to the present day, traders everywhere have been making terrible mistakes that have cost them - or others - a lot of money. They call them ...

A glass of wine is a very welcome reward for many traders after a hard day’s work. But, if you can resist drinking it, wine can also be a profitable ...

The story of this Hong Kong conglomerate that got into trouble after misusing forex derivatives is a family affair and – unusually – involves a woman.

All work and no play makes you not only more dull but also less rich, judging by these highly successful traders with quirky interests...

Trading and poker are both often seen as just types of gambling, but those that succeed in these areas have many skills and a professional approach in common...

In 17th century Netherlands, did the markets really see a bubble grow so exponentially that a flower was worth more than a house? We recall the crazy tale of Tulipmania...

Traders have been well-represented in fiction over the years and here are a few of the best examples. Some are true to life and some strictly fictional, but all are ...

Wall Street has always been a hard place to be a woman. But throughout its history, determined female traders have succeeded in breaking down its gender barriers...

Fancy buying or selling something different? Here are some bizarre assets on the market and strange trading opportunities that you might not have come across before...