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วันศุกร์ที่ 28 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2551

Trading The Online Forex Market

Trading The Online Forex Market

Let's look at some of the things that drive the trading on the online foreign exchange market, also known as the Forex. In particular, let's look at Forex terms and concepts. Technical Analysis Technical analysis attempts to forecast future price movements by examining past market data. This involves using various technical indicators that help you decipher what is going on in the market i.e. are we in an uptrend, downtrend, or are we going nowhere? Some of these technical indicators include: moving averages, stochastics, relative strength index (RSI), Bollinger Bands, MACD, Fibonacci retracements, and others. These are visual representations placed on a trading chart to help the trader make a decision whether to buy, sell or stay out of a market. Fundamental Analysis for the Online Foreign Exchange Fundamental analysis studies the main underlying elements and variable that help influence the direction of the currency. Some of these elements are government policies, economic indicators (such as retail sales numbers, non farm payrolls, housing starts, Consumer Price Index, Producer Price Index, and Gross Domestic Product), etc. Basically, fundamental analysis attempts to use those economic numbers (i.e. news events) to help show traders where the economy and thus markets are headed. One needs to be aware and prepared for the various news events that are planned to be announced. Many of the fundamental reports are posted at certain times of the day/week/month so it is fairly easy to get prepared for them. NOTE: When trading, it is essential to use both fundamental and technical analysis to help you make decisions. While you may have technical analysis down pat, ignoring the fundamentals can cost you money. For example, letís say that your indicators are all showing an uptrend is continuing in a pairing consisting of the US Dollar. You feel it is rebounding. You ignore the fact that there is a major announcement scheduled at 9:00am EST about the credit market. The news comes at 9:00 that 2 major US banks and mortgage companies just announced they are going to lose $30 billion in the sub-prime mortgage fiasco. You are long in the US Dollar market -- well guess what just happened? You probably just experienced a 50-200 pip drop in that pairing -- in the matter of seconds! There are a number of online financial calendars that you can use to help you keep track of the major key indicator announcements. These sites include: http://Bloomberg.Com, http://Briefing.Com, Yahoo U.S. Economic Calendar, http://CNNfn.Com, http://FXWeek.Com, and many others. There are literally hundreds of online resources out there (websites and blogs) that can help you gather information about trading this market. Many of these resources are free and most Forex brokers will have a library of educational materials that you can study. Some brokers will also offer free online courses and videos. They want you to trade. That is how they make money, so any good broker will offer you many ways to help train you. Some of the key areas you need to focus on are Forex basics and terminology (i.e. what a pip is and the best times to trade), your broker's trading platform (i.e. the functionality), basic charting, fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and the psychological aspects of trading in general. The point is: It is not that difficult to keep track of the major announcements and it's easy to learn more, every day, about trading the Forex market. Don't let laziness cause you to lose money!

The Forex Market Trading Plan

The Forex Market Trading Plan

This article will explain exactly why you need a Forex market trading plan. Furthermore, we'll give you a couple of simple ideas to get started with your own personal foreign exchange trading plan. When is the last time you took a trip out of state to a place you have never been before? Did you get into your vehicle and just start driving, hoping that you will just somehow find your destination? Ok, yes, perhaps it would be fun to discover new territory without a road map, but most times you will find it hard and very frustrating to get where you want to go. That is why you make plans, and creating a trading plan is no different. It is, in fact, way more important than a simple road trip! Forex marketer trading plans are meant to make you create a roadmap on where you are currently, where you want to go, and the rules you will need in order to help you get there. Creating an FX trading plan involves writing down your goals and objectives in your trading venture. You will want to keep it as simple as possible, but with enough detail and with strict rules so that when you start to question your trading, you can look back at your plan and get back on track. Having a trading plan is a key to consistency, which is the cornerstone of your trading life. Having a trading plan also allows for continuing growth and expansion of your trading career. If you stick with your plan, you should be able to gradually and continually increase your trading account, giving you the ability to trade larger lots, and hopefully make a good living from doing so. There is an adage in the trading community that you will hear and see quite often: Plan Your Trade and Trade Your Plan You will find that this is very easy to say, but can be very difficult to do. However, it is essential that you follow the advice. All it means is that you create your trading guidelines (setups to watch for, entry rules and exits, and what you are allowed to risk on each trade) and then follow through with what you have written. Here are some key things that make up a trading plan: Your System: Are you a day trader or a swing trader? What charts do you watch? What indicators do you watch? What are your entries and exits? What is the most you are willing to risk per trade? Your Goals: What dollar amount do you want to try and achieve the first month, second month, etc.? What is your yearly income goal? What dollar amount is your "drop dead" figure (meaning at what point or loss of capital do you stop trading for good)? What do you want to get out of trading? Your Weaknesses: Do you tend to overtrade FX? Do you stick with your money management rules? Do you overreact with anger? You can find sample trading plans on the internet and please use them to create your own, custom Forex trading plan. Create it, stick to it, read it, re-read it, and revise it as needed. Doing so will give you an advantage over many other traders that simple will not take the time to create one!

Forex Trading Online and Money Management

Forex Trading Online and Money Management

If you're going to be Forex trading online then you need to understand the basic principles of money management. In this article you'll learn several key ideas that relate to both foreign trading and general market trading. If you don't pay attention to this rules, you could lose a lot of money quickly. You know the old saying: "Never place all of your eggs in one basket." This is very true of the Forex market (or any financial market for that matter.) It is widely held that one should NEVER risk more than 5% (or less) on any one trade. This is the basis behind money (or risk) management. It helps keep you from getting emotionally attached to the trade. It is VERY easy to get angry at the market for a trade that went bad -- you will want to "get even." Everyone has experienced this. BUT if you stick to the 5% or less rule, it will help contain that urge to invest more money into a losing trade. Oh, and you will lose money trading if you don't. Period. There is not one person on this planet that always makes good trades. It is simply not possible...well, ok: it's simple not probable. If a person were to be a perfect trader, we would have no markets. They would dominate everything. If you read any trading book, magazine or website (and you should), if they are intelligent at all, they will all tell you the same thing. You will lose money trading. The key is to limit your risk as best as you can and to stick to your money management plan. Most traders lose money because of a lack of a trading plan and not having strict money management guidelines. It is important that you understand the risks involved in Forex trading. You need not to over invest or be overconfident at the thrill of opportunity of making huge money. Create a money management plan by simply writing down your goal and objectives. You know what amount of money you are going to start your account with, so take that number and do the calculations to see how much money you can risk with each trade...remember: no more than 5%, less if possible. Write it down and keep it in front of you at all times. Remind yourself of your limits. Trading the Forex market is a skill that takes quite a bit of time to learn. And while you may have some good success at first, keep yourself grounded. It will become very tempting, especially after having quite a few winning trades in a row, to become overconfident and start risking more than your allotted 5% limit. You are setting yourself up for disaster if you fall into this false sense of "I CAN'T LOSE" mentality. Take your time, study the nuances of the market, and set up a strict money management plan. This will help you stay in this game longer than the average trader!

วันจันทร์ที่ 17 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2551

Key Benefits of Online Forex Trading

Key Benefits of Online Forex Trading

In the past, online forex trading was limited to only big financial institutions and banks who were the only ones benefiting out of it. But, now due to the availability of the Internet, brokers, individuals, brokerage firms and governments agencies, we can have an access to online forex trading with ease. Internet technology has enabled every one to reap the benefits of online forex trading. Online forex trading is considered as the largest financial market of the world due to the huge volume of business handled everyday.
Online forex trading has become very popular due to the ability of the computers to make complex charts which was not possible in the past as people could not afford to access the internet and high powered computers in their homes.

Benefits of online forex trading:

With the advent of the online forex trading, forex traders can do business round the clock irrespective of the geographical location they have been placed. This is very important in contributing to the growth of the forex trading industry to the extent that the daily transactions have been increased to two trillion USD.

Opening of an online forex trading account is very easy as there are many people who can offer this kind service to the trader. But they need to be very sure that they too deal with the same kind of currencies which the trader is interested in. There are free practice accounts allowing to test the skills of the trader offered by the provider with the usage of funny money before making transaction with real cash.

The traders can trade in different markets with different currencies at the same time without any problems. This is only possible because of online forex trading. This has brought in lot of flexibility and liquidity in online forex trading. The trader is able to trade and access quotes in real time with online forex transactions.

Another important benefit of online forex trading is that, it has eliminated the bulls and bears of the trade. We can say that the only trade market without the bulls and bears is the online forex trading market.

The most prominent feature of online forex trading is the way it is being operated transparently. There is no hide and seek involved in the process. It makes it easy to compare and spot trends making the decision to buy or sell at the right time with ease. This is only possible due to availability of the information instantly to everyone all over the globe.

Online forex trading does not involve any commission, or exchange fees, or hidden costs etc. The trade is done in a very fast pace as there is no kind of any delay involved in it. It takes only seconds to execute the trade, fill or confirm the same. Also it provides greater leverage to the small traders than any other market could offer them.

Although there is lot of benefits involved in the online forex trading, there is also a flip side to it. Not everyone who had invested their money in online forex trading has become rich. The reason for that is online forex trading is very risky. The trader has to take a decision within a transaction of the second which can end up with a profit or with a loss.

Risks by the foreign exchange on Forex

Risks by the foreign exchange on Forex

The Forex is essentially risk-bearing. By the evaluation of the grade of a possible risk accounted should be the following kinds of it: exchange rate risk, interest rate risk, and credit risk, country risk.

Exchange rate risk. Exchange rate risk is the effect of the continuous shift in the worldwide market supply and demand balance on an outstanding foreign exchange position. For the period it is outstanding, the position will be subject to all the price changes. The most popular measures to cut losses short and ride profitable positions that losses should be kept within manageable limits are the position limit and the loss limit. By the position limitation a maximum amount of a certain currency a trader is allowed to carry at any single time during the regular trading hours is to be established. The loss limit is a measure designed to avoid unsustainable losses made by traders by means of stop-loss levels setting.

Interest rate risk. Interest rate risk refers to the profit and loss generated by fluctuations in the forward spreads, along with forward amount mismatches and maturity gaps among transactions in the foreign exchange book. This risk is pertinent to currency swaps, forward outright, futures, and options (See below). To minimize interest rate risk, one sets limits on the total size of mismatches. A common approach is to separate the mismatches, based on their maturity dates, into up to six months and past six months. All the transactions are entered in computerized systems in order to calculate the positions for all the dates of the delivery, gains and losses. Continuous analysis of the interest rate environment is necessary to forecast any changes that may impact on the outstanding gaps.

Credit risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that an outstanding currency position may not be repaid as agreed, due to a voluntary or involuntary action by a counter party. In these cases, trading occurs on regulated exchanges, such as the clearinghouse of Chicago. The following forms of credit risk are known:

1. Replacement risk occurs when counterparties of the failed bank find their books are subjected to the danger not to get refunds from the bank, where appropriate accounts became unbalanced.

2. Settlement risk occurs because of the time zones on different continents. Consequently, currencies may be traded at the different price at different times during the trading day. Australian and New Zealand dollars are credited first, then Japanese yen, followed by the European currencies and ending with the U.S. dollar. Therefore, payment may be made to a party that will declare insolvency (or be declared insolvent) immediately after, but prior to executing its own payments.

Therefore in assessing the credit risk, end users must consider not only the market value of their currency portfolios, but also the potential exposure of these portfolios. The potential exposure may be determined through probability analysis over the time to maturity of the outstanding position. The computerized systems currently available are very useful in implementing credit risk policies. Credit lines are easily monitored. In addition, the matching systems introduced in foreign exchange since April 1993 are used by traders for credit policy implementation as well. Traders input the total line of credit for a specific counterparty. During the trading session, the line of credit is automatically adjusted. If the line is fully used, the system will prevent the trader from further dealing with that counterparty. After maturity, the credit line reverts to its original level.

Dictatorship risk. Dictatorship (sovereign) risk refers to the government's interference in the Forex activity. Although theoretically present in all foreign exchange instruments, currency futures are, for all practical purposes, excepted from country risk, because the major currency futures markets are located in the USA. Hence, traders have to realize that kind of the risk and be in state to account possible administrative restrictions.

Forex News Trading Tip: How To Trade The FOMC

Forex News Trading Tip: How To Trade The FOMC

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision on interest rates is one of the most powerful market movers in the forex market and when the markets move traders trading the news have the opportunity to make money. The FOMC sets the discount rate or federal funds rate and because interest rates are set higher to induce foreign investment and therefore fight inflation during times of prosperity and lower to increase spending during recessions they are one of the main factors influencing the strength of the dollar. Economic indicators play a huge role in the forex trading especially for traders who approach the market through fundamental analysis and trade the news. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest rate decision is one of the most influential indicators for the US dollar and you can be sure after the news is released there is going to be volatility in the markets and volatility is what traders thrive on. I have heard many 'traders' say never to trade the news and especially the FOMC. Although the FOMC interest decision is a news event and can fall under the category of through fundamental analysis I am a technician and I believe that charts always price everything in. However I guarantee the market does not know what exactly the Feds comments and decision will be, therefore it is not priced in yet and this will cause the markets to react when they do find out. This is confirmed by the change in price after the decision and the continuation in the days following. I have been trading the Fed for eight years now and yes I have been burnt in the past and that is exactly how I have come to learn how to trade it properly. The most common pattern to trade the Fed is the whip-saw. But do not be fearful of it, embrace it. Here is how it happens, first there is a large spike one direction (traders come in and follow that direction)followed by a large spike in the opposite direction (those same traders now sell their first position at a loss and reverse their position - this is when I take a position in the direction of the original move)followed by an extended move back in the direction of the original spike (all the emotional trades are left sick to their stomachs) and I am left holding a very nice position setting myself up to capture a larger than average market move. If this pattern does not play out exactly as outlined I stand on the sidelines and do not trade at all. Because the markets are moving fast in the period following the FOMC interest rate decision I am watching a very short time frame, mainly the one and five minute charts. Jordan Lindsey is a professional trader who's personal forex trading group 'Conquering The Markets' utilizes his forex trading strategies to trade his forex trading systems with sound money management and together work toward helping people all over the world live better lives.

Forex - What is it?

Forex - What is it?

The international currency market Forex is a special kind of the world financial market. Trader’s purpose on the Forex to get profit as the result of foreign currencies purchase and sale. The exchange rates of all currencies being in the market turnover are permanently changing under the action of the demand and supply alteration. The latter is a strong subject to the influence of any important for the human society event in the sphere of economy, politics and nature. Consequently current prices of foreign currencies evaluated for instance in the US dollars fluctuate towards its higher and lower meanings. Using these fluctuations in accordance with a known principle “buy cheaper – sell higher” traders obtain gains. Forex is different in compare to all other sectors of the world financial system thanks to his heightened sensibility to a large and continuously changing number of factors, accessibility to all individual and corporative traders, exclusively high trade turnover which creates an ensured liquidity of traded currencies and the round - the clock business hours which enable traders to deal after normal hours or during national holidays in their country finding markets abroad open.

Just as on any other market the trading on Forex, along with an exclusively high potential profitability, is essentially risk - bearing one. It is possible to gain a success on it only after a certain training including a familiarization with the structure and kinds of Forex, the principles of currencies price formation, the factors affecting prices alterations and trading risks levels, sources of the information necessary to account all those factors, techniques of the analysis and prediction of the market movements as well as with the trading tools and rules. An important role in the process of the preparation for the trading on Forex belongs to the demotrading (that is to trade using a demo-account with some virtual money), which allows to testify all the theoretical knowledge and to obtain a required minimum of the trade experience not being subjected to a material damage.

วันเสาร์ที่ 15 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2551

Automated Forex Trading Systems - Can They Help You Make Consistent Profit?

Automated Forex Trading Systems - Can They Help You Make Consistent Profit?

The Forex Market has the largest number and variety of traders. As the number of these traders continues to increase, so does the turnover of the market. Every day 3-4 trillion dollars are changing hands. But according to the figures, only 5% of people make any profit from trading Forex. This happens because the majority of Forex traders, either don't have the necessary skills or don't use the right tools.

The skills of successful Forex Traders:

* They are confident in what they are doing.
* They have discipline even during bad times.
* They take responsibility for their actions.
* They don't get greedy and they know exactly when to stop.
* They have devoted their time to study the market.
* They don't get influenced by the opinions of other people.

The tools of successful Forex Traders:

1. They follow a solid system.
2. They use reliable trading software.

Almost all elite traders out there have their automatic Forex trader. Automated Forex applications allow you to begin with a demo account. This way you can practice without risking any real money. Instead of spending several hours every day looking at charts and graphs, with the help of a software you can always be up-to-date on all the currency values. Of course, there are many systems out there that don't deliver what they promise. It is absolutely essential to choose a reliable Forex Software. You have to make sure that it provides security for its users, it is easy to use and of course is efficient. An automatic trading system, doesn't have emotions like fear or greed, so it knows exactly when to trade and when to stop trading.

Are you ready to become an elite Forex Trader?

Learn Forex Trading to make a Better Life for You and Your Family

Learn Forex Trading to make a Better Life for You and Your Family

So many of us are caught in dead end jobs with little or no advancement opportunities and are looking for a way out. We want to improve out positions in life but really lack the direction on which path to follow. If this sounds like you then taking the time to learn Forex trading could certainly be a possible way out. Each and every day thousands of people world wide are joining the currency markets with hopes of becoming the next wealthy investor. For those that have taken time to learn currency trading from the bottom to top and everything in between there chances of been successful have defiantly been enhanced.

The process of learning Forex trading online has never been easier than it is today. Not only is it fairly simple to start learning, the assess to high quality material is simply overwhelming and growing rapidly. If your not sure if this is a path you want to follow before starting to invest in your education you can begin with the free material on the internet. There are sites such as Forex brokerage firms, forums and blogs that have free Forex tutorials. After reading and studying them you should have a good idea if you want to pursue this further.

The free information is great but it is simply not sufficient to start trading with and making money. It covers the basics very well, but does not really do a good job with the advanced topics you will be required to know. This is where you have to make a decision and determine if you want to go forward. If you want to move ahead then it is time to invest in yourself and education by enrolling in one of the top level currency trading programs. There are many to choose from and there are also many websites that have rated and reviewed the different courses that will be able to give you a helping hand in making that final choice.

After you have taken time to learn Forex trading by enrolling in a currency trading class you will be well on your way to accomplishing your life long goals of financial independence. The next step is putting into practice what you have been taught in a discipline and patient approach. The Forex program stated here does not by itself guarantee a path to financial riches, but it certainly gets you in the right direction and the rest is up to you.

If I Learn Forex Trading from the Basics to the Advanced Trading Techniques will I Make Big Money

If I Learn Forex Trading from the Basics to the Advanced Trading Techniques will I Make Big Money

If you have a goal of becoming wealthy trading the currency markets and are wondering if it is possible, the answer is a very strong yes. In fact, thousands of private investors are joining the market each and every day with that exact same goal. Unfortunately, most of them will fail to make money and drop out quickly. The overwhelming reason most fail is fairly simple, they start trading and investing having little or no knowledge of what they are doing. Why they just throw there hard earned money away with no chance of making money is beyond me. If you are serious about making money in the markets then you really need to learn Forex trading from the ground floor up and build a solid educational foundation for yourself.

If you are under the impression you can purchase an automated Forex trading system and go to the golf course and you will come home rich, well I have a little bad news for you. You are not going to come home rich, buy you will find that you lose you investment sooner or later. There is simply one and only one way to make money in the currency markets and that is to have an extraordinary understanding of what, when and how to trade. If you don't believe me, then try trading without leaning what your doing and see how you do. Yes, a very small percentage of the people who try will make, but the vast majority will not.

Never has been learning currency trading online easier than it is today. Also, never has there been better Forex training classes to take. Many of these classes have been on the market for years and refined there educational materials time after time to the point that it is just a fantastic way to get started in the markets. There are three distinct types of classes; mentoring programs, comprehensive education and specific techniques.

The comprehensive classes provide you a solid foundation to build your knowledge and trading on for the future. The mentoring programs are taught by professional Forex traders and are the most expensive, but the are also the best and virtually guarantee a profitable entry into the FX markets. The specific courses instruct a simple technique that you simply repeat over and over turning small profits each time into large profits on a monthly basis. Which ever way you choose to learn Forex trading you can be sure if you take one of the top rated courses that has been around for a while you will receive a great education and be well on your way to making big money in the markets.

The Top 10 Forex Trading Systems Rating and Review Factors

The Top 10 Forex Trading Systems Rating and Review Factors

If you are considering purchasing a Forex trading system in the near future below are a few aspects you might want to take into account when making your final decision. There presently are a multitude of currency trading system on the market and there are more being introduced on almost a daily basis. When examining these FX software trading systems you will be overwhelmed with marketing material making your final choice confusing.

The software should be used as a tool to help you make trading decisions and not as a decision maker itself. After numerous tests we have not found an automated Forex software trading system that is able to produce consistent profits for extended periods. That does not mean those systems should not be considered. All of the automated trading systems allow the automatic trading to be turned off and trading be done manually. What these systems do exceptionally well is gather data, determine what information is significant and send a signal based on its preprogrammed algorithm of what is important and what is not essential. One special point of emphasis which is, if you have not taken your time to learn Forex trading from the basics to the advanced stages these systems are going to be of little value to you.

COST: This is totally not a consideration which should be used. Most of these products are priced in the same range and are very inexpensive to boot. With one single successful trade the cost of the systems is usually recouped.

LONGEVITY: A very important aspect to think about is how long a product has been on the market. The longer the software has been on the market the more customers it has and the more feedback the developers have received. More than likely these systems have gone through numerous updates, refinements and upgrades. Even Microsoft which spends billions on software development always has issues when a new product is first introduced and the bugs are worked out in latter versions.

FREE UPDATES: This is a controversial issue. Most of the systems offer free updates. I would prefer that charged a nominal fee for these as it would increase there cash flow and provide them funds to continue to make the products better.

SYSTEM CATERGORY: Essentially Forex trading systems fall into three distinct categories. They are trend, signal and formula based software. Make sure you aware of exactly what your favorite trading method will be when examining the different types of product.

Regardless of what Top 10 Forex trading system you purchase you can be sure that is has be tried, tested, updated and upgraded and you will be getting a pretty good product. Be sure to understand that these systems can make you huge amounts of money if you know what you're doing. But, it you have not take time to learn currency trading online then they will be of little use and more than likely you will not be a profitable trader.

วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 13 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2551

Automated Forex Trading System - A Free System For Big Consistent Gains!

Automated Forex Trading System - A Free System For Big Consistent Gains!

There are a lot of automated forex trading systems to choose from and here we are you going to give you a simple free robot that has made millions over the years for disciplined savvy traders and you can use it too...

Firstly, most of the automated forex trading systems you see heavily promoted on line are junk - they come with paper, back tested simulations and have never even been traded. They rely on hyped clever marketing to get sales but they don't work and the trader loses his equity.

The one we are going to look at here is very simple but that doesn't mean it doesn't make big gains, it does and it will continue to do so.

Before we look at why it works, lets just look at the rule of the system and it only has one - making it one of the simplest automated forex trading systems you can get.

Buy a new 4 week calendar high is price then, look to sell a new 4 calendar low, then do the same in reverse i.e. buy the next 4 week high and maintain a position in the market at all times.

That's it - and while it's simple (you can do the calculation in your head - it works. So why is it so effective?

- It's a breakout system and most major moves start from new highs or lows, so this system will get you in on all the big trends.

- It will get you in on all the major trends and a glance at a forex chart, will show you the big trends last for many weeks, months or years

- The rule is objective and you can simply follow it, you dont need to think its automatic.

Another great advantage of this forex robot is it takes very little time to operate, just 15 minutes a day.

It was actually devised in the late seventies, by well known trader Richard Donchian and has been used by traders all around the world ever since.

Many traders though wont use it despite the fact it's so profitable and here are the main reasons:

- For some reason traders think complex systems work better but they don't, simple systems are more robust and the above is simplicity itself.

- It's not a flavour of the month method, like a system based on Chaos theory or artificial intelligence.

- Its not fussy about picking tops and bottoms - you cant predict these of course but traders like to try and lose.

- Its not mystical, people love ridiculous theories such as Gann, Elliot Wave and Fibonacci despite the fact they have not found the order in the market they claim.

A Quick Way to Seek Big Gains

In forex trading to make money you don't need to be complicated and you don't need to put in lots of time, this is a myth. The effort you put into your forex trading strategy has no influence on the amount of money you will make.

A System Which Works and Will Continue to Work

The aim of trading for the serious trader is based upon the money he puts in his pocket. If you are serious about making money this system is simple, logical, is easy to understand, works and will continue to work, as long as markets trend and I don't think that's ever going to change!

If you want to make money take a look at this free automated forex trading system and you will be surprised at just how much money it can make you in around 15 minutes day.

Simple absolutely - but it makes big long term gains and if that appeals to you, check this forex robot out and you maybe glad you did.

Best Forex Automated Systems - This One is Free and Made Millions in Profit!

Best Forex Automated Systems - This One is Free and Made Millions in Profit!

When looking for the best automated Forex trading systems, a strong contender is the one enclosed and don't think because its free it doesn't work - it does and has for over 20 years...

There is no question Forex trading systems have a bad reputation and this is down to the numerous junk robots that are sold with track records that are simply back tests and not proven. The system we are going to look at here on the other hand has been used by savvy traders around the world for years and works.

The system we are going to look at is the 4 Week Rule and it was devised by one of the great traders Richard Donchian and since the late seventies it's been at the heart of some of the top traders systems - even trading legend Richard Dennis was a fan so you know your in good company.

The system is incredibly simple and you don't even need a computer to run it - it has one simple rule, so lets look at it.

Buy a new 4 week high and reverse the position when a new 4 week low is hit - keep buying the 4 week high and selling the 4 week low and always maintain a position in the market.

You can't get much more simple than that and but if you think about the logic it's soundly based.

1. it's a very simple breakout system and it's a fact that most major trends start from breaks to new market highs or lows.

2. By its very nature its long term and if you look at a Forex chart, you will see the big trends can last many months or longer.

3. This system as it is always in the market so is guaranteed to put you on the side of every big trend.

It's also got some other great advantages, it's quick to implement about 15 minutes a day max and gives you a set trading signal with no subjective judgement needed.

Despite the fact it works and will continue to work most traders won't bother with it and here are the reasons why.

1. They think its to simple despite the fact it works

2. They want to buy tops and bottoms exactly, despite the fact you can't do this

3. Its to long term and traders always like action and lack the discipline to hold long term trends

4. It's not complex - traders think this increases chances of success but of course the opposite is true - simple systems are more robust.

5. It's not based on fancy theories chaos, neural networks, artificial intelligence etc - these theories don't work in Forex but again traders love them.

6. There is no fancy packaging or a ridiculous name that insinuates taking on and beating the market.

Most traders pick junk robots with simulated track records and fall for the hype. This automated Forex trading system has no hype but plenty of profits and I know which system I would rather have!

The system works and will continue to work and if you are interested in long term profits take a look at it and it can increase your chances of forex trading success.

Foreign Exchange (Forex) Risk Management

Foreign Exchange (Forex) Risk Management

The foreign exchange or forex market is one of the largest and most liquid financial markets in the world with a daily transaction of almost 1.5 trillion U.S. dollars. Banks, financial institutions and individual investors, therefore, have huge potential of economic gain as well as losses.

Foreign exchange risk is a potential gain or loss that occurs as a result of a change in exchange rate. In order to minimize the possibility of financial loss, every investor needs to adopt some forex risk management measures.

For minimizing forex risk, one must remember few basic points: (1) value of a currency changes frequently affecting firms and individuals engaged in international transactions; (2) assets, liabilities, and cash flows are affected through changes in the exchange rates.

So the forex market presents risks involving accounting and translation exposure, economic exposure, transaction exposure and real operating exposure.

Transactional exposures involve quite high risk for foreign exchange. Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on present cash flows, export and import, borrowing and lending in foreign currency, all can cause fluctuation in currency rates which should be considered while developing risk management features.

In most currencies there are futures or forward exchange contracts whose prices give indication on expected market prices of the currencies. These contracts can lock in the anticipated change. So the foreign exchange risk arises due to unanticipated exchange rate changes.

Foreign currency risk management involves managing two types of risk: systematic and unsystematic risk. Systematic risk affects all investments, such as the market risk, inflation risk and interest rate risk. Unsystematic risk relates to individual events that affect a particular investment, such as the business risk and financial risk. Unsystematic risk can be hedged.

If you are a trader or an investor engaged in day or intra-day trading, you must have a trading strategy at place. Your online broker or trading platform should incorporate risk management features in their trading strategies.

The signals and indicator to be generated must be based on risk analysis. You can join some professional workshop or course on foreign exchange risk management where you can learn the basics. The course should be interactive and customized where you can get your specific queries answered.

It is important that foreign currency risk management begins before the risk exposures and not after it has developed. The risk management course should include practical examples from real life incidents on basis of which you can learn the techniques of decision-making.

For calculating foreign exchange risk factors, you can find many advanced project management software that has integrated risk analysis. You can seek help from financial advisers who monitor, assess and hedge the risk in particular investments and in overall portfolios, depending on the investment objectives of the investor.

The foreign exchange risk management should use market indexes and averages in market analysis. It should consider theories of forex market behavior, including technical fundamental analysis. The risk management methods should periodically review investment objectives like safety, growth, speculation, and should always inform the investor about his or her investments.

Forex Scalping Methods for Big Consistent Profits

Forex Scalping Methods for Big Consistent Profits

Here we are going to look at Forex Scalping methods and how they aim to achieve big consistent profits from day trading regularly and looking to accumulate small profits each day to build huge profits overtime. Let’s look at forex scalping in more detail.

Forex scalping is more popular than ever and there are numerous forex trading systems and e-books, which claim it works but none of them work, (we will return to this in a minute) as the logic behind forex scalping is totally incorrect.

Why Forex Scalping Can NEVER work longer term

The reason it doesn’t work and never can is simple to understand if you think about it – you need valid data!

Consider this:

Each day trillions of dollars are traded by millions of forex traders and the total of all these opinions come together and give us the price.

The thought that you can tell what all these millions of people will do, in just a few hours is laughable.

You can’t!

Volatility can and does take prices anywhere in short time periods and support and resistance levels are meaningless. If you have no valid data, you will lose and that’s EXACTLY what happens to people who try forex scalping or day trading.

You may be saying:

I have seen the proof it works and seen track records presented by forex scalpers and yes you have – but their NOT real!

See the standard CFTC disclaimer below and you will see why these track records cannot be trusted:

“Hypothetical or simulated performance results have certain limitations. Unlike an actual performance record, simulated results do not represent actual trading. Also, since the trades have not been executed, the results may have under-or-over compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profit or losses similar to those show”.

So you simulate a track record, knowing the closing prices – how hard is that?

Anyone can do that even a child.

The problem of course is:

We don’t have the luxury of knowing the prices when we trade (shame but that’s life!) so doing it in the real world is a lot harder and for people forex scalping it’s impossible.

That’s why you never see a real track record but a hypothetical one which is simply not worth the paper it’s written on and in most cases is simply made up by the vendors.

Where Are The Real Track Records?

Don’t be fooled advertising copy with statements such as:

“Pick tops and bottoms scientific accuracy” make “50 pips a day” or “trade with 80% accuracy” – this is just ad copy and has no back up.

If you don’t believe me ask for a forex scalping real time track record and you won’t get one - try it and see.

Forex scalping and day trading is a good story, but that’s all it is and try it and you will lose - as you can never get the odds in your favor.

Keep in Mind

Forex trading is a great way to make money but its not easy and a lot of the people who sell the courses and e-books on forex scalping try and make it appear so.

Traders who believe the above need to get in the real world.

How to Win

To win, you need to do your homework and get a forex trading system that gets the odds on your side. This means avoiding forex scalping and day trading and trading data that covers longer time frames that’s valid and allows you to get the odds in your favor.

Online Forex Trading - Beginners Guide

Online Forex Trading - Beginners Guide

When it comes to forex trading, understanding the terminology and the forex trading strategies before you begin is vital. There are many web based companies that provide online forex trading tutorials that revolve around real time forex trading. Using a forex tutorial will give you the beginner knowledge you need to take part in trading forex.

After you have completed your forex tutorial there are some basic forex trading tips that all beginners will find useful. The most important thing to remember when trading forex and the most important forex trading strategy is to remember to always place stop loss orders. Using this strategy in your online forex trading will help to prevent and limit your losses.

The next important step for online forex trading is to take profit orders at the same time as placing your stop loss orders. This is done by using the OCO order function that is available with most online forex trading systems. Take profit orders work on the same basis as the stop loss orders and help to eliminate the risk of locking into a profit too early.

Another beginner’s tip is to use a positive risk/reward ratio. This means that you should choose the amount you are willing to make on your forex trade beforehand and it should be more than or equal to the amount that you are willing to loose. This tip is essential if you want to be successful in your forex trading.

It is important for any forex trading beginner to note that successful online forex trading takes patience and is a long term investment. It takes controlled forex trading along with discipline and patience to make your forex trading profitable. Continued research and forex tutorials and guides will help you to learn more and remember as with all successful ventures; knowledge equals power.

วันอังคารที่ 11 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2551

Finding a Reliable Currency Broker from Forex Review Site

Finding a Reliable Currency Broker from Forex Review Site

Finding a currency broker nowadays can be very simple. What you need to do is to find a Forex review website that provides a deep database of Forex currency brokers. You can use your favorite search engine to look for a website that provides a comprehensive comparison of different Forex brokers. Here are the attributes of a good Forex website you can trust to provide a reliable listing of different Forex currency brokers.

The first thing you have to look for in a Forex review website is the number of brokers available on its database. A good website should have more than a hundred Forex currency brokers on its database. The more brokers you can find on a website, your choices therefore would be wider and more varied. You will be able to compare different currency brokers and choose wisely which among them could become your reliable financial and trading partner.

Another good attribute of a good Forex review website is the existence of live support from its administrators. Even if such site provides free comparison and assistance, it is still a good attribute for them to have live support. This site functionality could be in the form of on-site chat services or Internet call services. It should also have a secure contact page where you can send your queries and concerns via email of through an online web form.

If you find a lively community forum on a Forex review website, then such site could certainly help you in your search for an online Forex currency broker. You can read valuable information from traders and brokers in an online forum. There are also guides and broker list in these forums. So to help refine your search for finding a reliable currency broker, make use of the forum provided by the Forex review site. Don’t forget though to sign up to such site in order to utilize its online forum.

It is also important to find a master list of online Forex currency brokers on the review website. There should be an advanced web form where you can search for brokers using different parameters. These parameters may include location of brokers, trading platforms used, pip spread, leveraging values, and other specific search identifiers. Such advanced features can surely help you in refining your search for a reliable Forex currency broker.

Lastly, a Forex broker review and comparison website should provide you with recommended brokers to trust. It should be displayed prominently on its home page so you can easily find the featured broker listing. The review website should also provide a rating for each broker. These indicators can surely help you in deciding which among the thousands of Forex currency brokers can really provide superior services.

In order to avoid spending too much time searching for a reliable currency broker, simply utilize the services of a Forex review website. It can surely provide valuable assistance to you in refining your search for a trusted Forex broker.

Forex Trading - The Vital Ingredient For Success All Traders Need!

Forex Trading - The Vital Ingredient For Success All Traders Need!

If you want to win at Forex trading you need the vital ingredient we are going to discuss in this article and most traders never stop to think they need it despite the fact that 95% of traders lose! Do you have the vital ingredient? Answer the question enclosed and find out...

The question you need to answer is:

What is your trading edge (defined exactly) which you have confidence in and will allow you to enter the elite 5% of winners.

What separates you from the losing 95% which is a HUGE percentage?

The Following are NOT trading edges!

Most traders either don't think about the fact that only a small minority win and they need an edge - or their naïve and give the following answers, none of which are an edge! Here they are:

- I am going to follow a forex robot or expert advisor with back tested track record and win

- Forex scalping and day trading works and I have a system to win

- I work hard so will be rewarded for my efforts

- I am clever so I can win

- I follow a guru he knows best and can give me success

- I follow a scientific theory of market movement

- I like to predict tops and bottoms in advance

- I trade breaking news and I am on top of the action

All the above are answers given by naïve amateurs, who have no idea what it takes to succeed in currency trading and believe me, I teach forex trading for a living and hear those dumb answers over and over again.

The problem is most new traders, fall for the hype they read from so called expert advisors (most who have never traded in their lives) that forex is a walk in the park and of course its not! 95% of traders lose!

Traders who think they are going to walk in to the Forex game and win without the right education, proper mindset and a defined trading edge, they can apply, are going to get taught some manners by the market.

If you take forex trading seriously and view it as a business and prepare yourself, you can be on the way to a great second or even life changing income.

Why Reading Forex Review is Important for Novice Traders

Why Reading Forex Review is Important for Novice Traders

If you’re planning to start a career in online Forex trading, it is essential to learn how the international currency market works. You also need to know the basic tools and platforms to use in online Forex. A Forex review can guide you on how to choose the best Forex products and point you to the right broker who will handle your trades. It is very important therefore to read several Forex reviews to ensure your success at the Forex market.

A Forex review on broker services is the most common type of review you can find. That’s because you cannot start trading at the Forex market without a broker. In effect, you need a broker to handle your trades. And to find the best broker, you have to read a reliable Forex review about its services. If a website can provide numerous reviews of different broker services, then you can trust it to give you a comprehensive comparison of different online Forex broker services.

Another mark of a reliable Forex review is the amount of detail provided to describe the services of Forex brokers. The review should take into account the support capability of the broker, the study resources available on it site, and the tools and platforms used by the broker in trading. These things are very important in your online Forex trading venture so it is a must to include such aspects in the review. Knowing the detailed services of a broker could help you in making the right decision.

It is also important to find a technical description of the trading platform utilized by the broker. In online Forex, you will use software called trading platform to initiate and close your transactions. A Forex review therefore should carefully describe to you the important functionalities and tools of the broker’s platform. The descriptions can help you determine if the online Forex platform of the broker would be suitable for you. The review may not be too technical but it should have enough details to visualize the platform.

You also need to search for reviews about current Forex trading systems, techniques and strategies. Knowing the current systems being practiced at the online Forex market will give you an edge over other traders. The reviews can also help you in understanding which Forex systems have succeeded and which ended in failure. It is easy to find this kind of Forex review. Websites that provide Forex broker comparisons also publish Forex systems reviews and articles about Forex strategies.

Online Forex trading is a learning process. There are new concepts and technologies you need to understand to succeed in this market. To thoroughly understand the complexities of the currency market and how to successfully trade in it, you have to read lots of reliable Forex reviews. A reliable Forex review can be your trusted guide in choosing a broker, Forex platform, and Forex trading system. Your success in online Forex can be influenced by the information you get from a reliable Forex review.

วันเสาร์ที่ 8 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2551

Forex forecaster- Can he make a difference in Forex Trading?

Forex forecaster- Can he make a difference in Forex Trading?

by Sunny John


Forex or foreign exchange market is the busiest financial market with a whopping $1.5 trillion dealings per day. You can operate in this market through a wide network of banks as well as incorporates. Forex market is also the most volatile market than and it depends merely on speculations. For those who understand the tricks of the trade and who are willing to put on long hours in the market study and research, Forex trading is quite lucrative.

If you are a Forex trader, you must have Forex forecasts from an authority source. Needless to say, one of the most important things of Forex trading is forecasting. If there is a reliable Forex forecaster of the market trends, he is one who can avoid you from encountering financial disasters.

Forex prediction needs so much expertise, as you have to go into numerous details including past or historical trends, market movements and previous performances. An expert Forex forecaster will base his forecasts on the analyses of technical and fundamental aspects of Forex trading and he's got a grasp of the current trends to predict future trends. Such an expert uses the existing data and facts to forecast the economical trends and stock market and also studies the impact of economic movements and stock market on individual securities.

Technical and fundamental analyses are the common methods used to understand the operation of Forex market. These methods are also used to know the influence of slightest fluctuations in currency rates and then the whole currency trade. Both technical analysis and fundamental analysis are different from each another serving same purpose of Forex trade forecasting.

Technical analysis depends on the previous performance which are shown through charts and graphs gathered according to the past movement in Forex markets. Forex traders and brokers who are experienced normally rely on technical analysis as it's taken from the actual figures and trends in the market. Fundamental analysis is based on the news events that have not happened yet.

The currency forecast depends on several factors including political turbulences, environmental disasters such as hurricanes and other miscellaneous disturbances. These affect the supply and demand of a market and in turn influence the currency rates. Forex forecaster experts have to combine both these analyses to forecast changes in the currency rate accurately. Accurate Forex trading signals can be generated through a perfect blend of fundamental and technical analyses.

Furthermore, a Fxforecaster uses the right trading tools and strategies and balances the equity management for trading. Only an expert Forex forecaster senses the slightest fluctuations in the market and signals his traders. He knows the rules of the game and so ensures a successful trade in the market.

Certain sites offer free forex signal service and free forex forecast. There are a few companies on forex trading offering Paid forex signal sent to your mobile phone or flashed to your mail inbox as forex alert. There are a few who offer currency signal and free forex prediction, but what if they are not expert Forex forecasters?

Which Automated Forex Trading System Allows me to play Golf all day and Come Home Rich?

Which Automated Forex Trading System Allows me to play Golf all day and Come Home Rich?

by William R. Alheim, Jr., CPA, MA


Let me see if I have this straight, your really lazy, don't want to learn anything, will not study, have never invested in yourself and want to become rich. Is that correct? You have heard that you can buy an automated Forex trading system for a $100 and go to the beach all day and then when you come home you will be rich. You are well aware that banks and brokerage firms have invested millions if not billions attempting to develop a system that works, but you think you can buy one for $100 and you will have more money than you ever dreamed of. I have a single question for you, have you lost your mind?

Really, Forex trading and making big money is so simple to begin with, after all a currency can only go up or down. How hard can it be to pick a winner? Not to hard is the answer. But, I am sorry to tell, the automated currency trading systems don't work and never will work. The reason for that is there are too many factors that need to be programmed in and weighted correctly for it to ever function properly. Not to mention, those factors not only are changing daily, in many cases they are changing hourly if not by the minute.

The Forex software trading systems are valuable tools to help you make decisions. That is all they are. They perform task that humans are not capable of. Such as collecting huge amounts of statistics, collating them and creating signals or recognizing trends based on the software's initial programming. That is all they can do. They are tools that you can not even think about trading currencies without.

If you take your time to learn Forex trading from the ground floor up and invest in your education then you will be fully prepared to make decisions for yourself. The next step is to acquire a few tools to help you do that. All automated Forex trading systems allow you to turn the automated trading off. What they do well, as I stated above is they collect date and send you that information in a time frame that you could never do yourself. If you really want to play golf all day and be rich, you can do that trading the currency markets. That is if you take your time to learn currency trading and acquire the tools you need to help you make the best Forex trading decisions.

Five Guidelines To Choose The Best Forex Trading Software

Five Guidelines To Choose The Best Forex Trading Software

by David Gregson


How can you select the best forex software to make you succeed as a forex trader and create a full-time salary? There are a number of things available that claim the ability to help you do this, but how to separate the good from the bad from the scams?

Follow these points to aid you in selecting the best forex trading software.

1. Take note of the payment processor. This is the first step as it will let you know if it's legit. If the company that the software publisher uses to process your transaction is an honest provider with a transparent history then you are okay in that respect. Decent processors cannot afford to have scammers use their services. Anything that is sold via Clickbank can be relied on and gets covered by their 8-week guarantee policy.

2. Check their results. Look for and check genuine trading results from the sales page. Account screenshots and jpegs of entry and exit points of winning trades are helpful. Videos of the program in real time usage with the Metatrader 4 platform are particularly helpful. Note the real time price movements as although not impossible, they will be hard to fake.

3. Check out user comments. As well as the testimonials on the product's website also check out user opinions from independent sources.

4. Check out the price. The competition from software publishers has increased a lot recently and has created downward pressure on the end price. It's still possible to fork out thousands of dollars for software but most of the packages in the $100 price region work just as well.

5. Check out the usability. Check the product's specs and its changeable settings. Even though you'll be able to keep it on standard settings on any good software, it's better to have the option to change things as you want. You'll also want to use your own settings as you mature as a trader and develop your own style.

This should help you pick the best automated forex trading software.

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