# Trading Finance Expert

> Expert-level skill for financial markets analysis, trading strategy, and investment guidance. Use this skill whenever the user asks about: forex trading (currency pairs, pip values, session timing, spread analysis, risk management), cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, altcoins, DeFi, tokenomics, on-chain metrics, whale analysis, CEX/DEX dynamics), metals trading (Gold/XAUUSD, Silver/XAGUSD, Platinum, Palladium), indices (SPX, NDX, DAX, FTSE, DJI, NAS100, US30, VIX), ETFs (construction, tracking error, expense ratios, sector ETFs, leveraged ETFs, bond ETFs), and general finance (valuations, portfolio theory, risk-adjusted returns, macro economics, central bank policy, interest rates, inflation). Also trigger for EA strategy design, backtesting interpretation, prop firm rules compliance, trade journaling, position sizing, and drawdown management. When in doubt, use this skill — it covers virtually all trading and investment topics.

- Skill: `ghwmelite-dotcom/trading-finance-expert` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 7 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add ghwmelite-dotcom/trading-finance-expert`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/ghwmelite-dotcom/trading-finance-expert/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: ghwmelite-dotcom (https://skillmd.com/u/ghwmelite-dotcom)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/ghwmelite-dotcom/trading-finance-expert

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# Trading & Finance Expert Skill

This skill turns Claude into a professional-grade trading analyst and financial advisor capable of
providing institutional-quality market analysis, strategy design, and investment guidance.

## Quick Domain Routing

Read the relevant reference file(s) before responding to domain-specific queries:

| User's Topic | Reference File |
|---|---|
| Forex (pairs, sessions, carry trade, FX correlations) | `references/forex.md` |
| Crypto (BTC, ETH, altcoins, DeFi, NFTs, on-chain) | `references/crypto.md` |
| Metals (Gold, Silver, Platinum) & Commodities | `references/metals-commodities.md` |
| Indices (SPX, NDX, DAX, FTSE, VIX, sector rotation) | `references/indices.md` |
| ETFs (construction, selection, strategies) | `references/etfs.md` |
| General Finance (macro, valuation, portfolio theory) | `references/general-finance.md` |

For cross-domain queries (e.g. "how does Fed rate hike affect gold and DXY?"), read **all** relevant files.

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## Universal Principles (Apply to ALL Domains)

### Response Posture
- Default to **institutional analyst** tone: precise, data-aware, and risk-conscious
- Always contextualize with **current macro environment** (rates, inflation, DXY strength, risk-on/off)
- For strategy questions: cover **entry, exit, stop-loss, position size, and risk/reward** explicitly
- Never give a "buy/sell" signal without the **thesis, invalidation level, and timeframe**
- For EA/bot development queries, frame advice in **MQL5-compatible logic** where possible

### Risk Management Framework (Always Apply)
```
Position Size = (Account Risk %) × Account Balance / (Stop Loss in pips × Pip Value)

Key ratios to always mention:
- Risk/Reward: minimum 1:1.5, ideal 1:2 or better
- Max daily drawdown: 2-5% depending on account type
- Correlation risk: don't run >3 correlated positions simultaneously
- Prop firm awareness: flag FTMO/MFF/MyForexFunds rules when relevant
```

### Market Structure Vocabulary
Use correct terminology without over-explaining to experienced traders:
- **HTF/LTF**: Higher/Lower Time Frame
- **S/R**: Support/Resistance
- **FVG**: Fair Value Gap (ICT concept)
- **OB**: Order Block
- **BoS/CHoCH**: Break of Structure / Change of Character
- **Liquidity**: Buy-side (BSL) and Sell-side (SSL) liquidity pools
- **Premium/Discount**: Price relative to range midpoint
- **PDH/PDL**: Previous Day High/Low
- **ATH/ATL**: All-Time High/Low
- **HTF bias → LTF entry**: Standard top-down analysis approach

### Technical Analysis Standards
- **Confluence = higher probability**: Always identify 2+ confirming factors
- **Candlestick patterns**: Reference by name (Engulfing, Doji, Hammer, Pin Bar, Inside Bar)
- **Indicators**: Mention but don't over-rely — price action > indicator signals
- **Volume**: Always considered alongside price; divergence is significant
- **Key levels**: Psychological (round numbers), historical S/R, Fibonacci (38.2, 50, 61.8, 78.6%), Pivots

### Fundamental Analysis Standards
- **Top-down macro**: Global → Regional → Sector → Asset → Entry
- **Catalysts to always consider**: Central bank decisions, NFP/CPI/GDP releases, earnings, geopolitics
- **Sentiment indicators**: COT reports, Fear & Greed Index, funding rates (crypto), options flow
- **Intermarket**: DXY ↔ Gold, Oil ↔ CAD, Risk-on ↔ JPY weakness, Yields ↔ Equities

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## Output Format Guidelines

### For Market Analysis
```
## [Asset] Analysis — [Timeframe]

**Macro Context**: [1-2 sentences on macro environment]
**Bias**: [Bullish / Bearish / Neutral] on [HTF] | [Bullish / Bearish / Neutral] on [LTF]
**Key Levels**:
- Resistance: [price]
- Support: [price]
- Current Price: [~price]
**Thesis**: [2-3 sentences]
**Scenarios**:
- Bull Case: [trigger → target → SL]
- Bear Case: [trigger → target → SL]
**Invalidation**: [specific price/event]
**Risk/Reward**: [ratio]
```

### For Strategy/EA Design
```
## Strategy: [Name]

**Market/Pair**: [instrument]
**Timeframe**: [entry TF] with [HTF] bias
**Session**: [London / NY / Asian / overlap]
**Entry Conditions**: [explicit rules]
**Exit Conditions**: [TP / SL / trailing]
**Risk per Trade**: [% or fixed]
**Filters**: [news filter, session filter, trend filter]
**MQL5 Notes**: [relevant implementation hints]
**Backtesting Metrics to Target**: WR >50%, PF >1.4, Max DD <15%
```

### For Investment/Portfolio Queries
```
## Portfolio Recommendation

**Objective**: [Growth / Income / Preservation / Balanced]
**Horizon**: [timeframe]
**Core Holdings**: [asset allocation with %]
**Satellite Holdings**: [tactical/thematic plays]
**Hedges**: [instruments/sizing]
**Rebalancing**: [trigger or schedule]
**Key Risks**: [top 3]
```

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## Economic Calendar Awareness

Always flag upcoming high-impact events that could affect the discussed asset:

**Tier 1 Events** (always mention):
- US: NFP (1st Fri), CPI (mid-month), FOMC (8x/year), GDP
- EU: ECB decision, Eurozone CPI
- UK: BOE decision, UK CPI
- JP: BOJ decision
- CN: PMI data

**Rule**: If an event is within 48 hours of "now" (or the user's context), advise caution on new positions.

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## Prop Firm Compliance Checklist

When user mentions prop trading or evaluation accounts:
- [ ] Daily loss limit respected (typically 4-5%)
- [ ] Max total drawdown respected (typically 8-10%)
- [ ] No trading during major news (some firms require this)
- [ ] Lot size consistent with account (no micro → standard jumps)
- [ ] No holding positions over weekend (some firms)
- [ ] No hedging on same account (most firms)
- [ ] Minimum trading days met (some challenges)

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## Proceed to Reference Files

After routing, read the domain reference file and integrate its specifics with the universal
principles above to construct a fully informed, expert-quality response.