Currency traders make profits over the small fluctuations in exchange rates. In the Forex market, you can buy or sell one currency for another. When you buy a currency, you are said to be "long" when you sell a currency, you are said to be "short". For example, in the GBP/USD pair. When you go "long", mean you buy GBP and sell USD, when you go short, you sell GBP and buy USD. As the value of one currency rises or falls relative to another, trader's investments increase or decrease in value accordingly.
The Seven Most Traded Currencies in FOREX
Currencies are traded in dollar amounts called “lots”. One lot is equal to $1,000, which controls $100,000 in currency. This is what is known as the "margin". You can control $100,000 worth of currency for only 1,000 dollars. This is what is called “High Leverage”.
Currencies are always traded in pairs in the FOREX. The pairs have a unique notation that expresses what currencies are being traded. The symbol for a currency pair will always be in the form ABC/DEF. ABC/DEF is not a real currency pair, it is an example of a symbol for a currency pair. In this example ABC is the symbol for one countries currency and DEF is the symbol for another countries currency.
Here are some of the common symbols used in the Forex:
USD - The US Dollar EUR - The currency of the European Union "EURO" GBP - The British Pound JPN - The Japanese Yen CHF - The Swiss Franc AUD - The Australian Dollar CAD - The Canadian Dollar
There are symbols for other currencies as well, but these are the most commonly traded ones.
A currency can never be traded by itself. So you can not ever trade a EUR by itself. You always need to compare one currency with another currency to make a trade possible.
Some of the common PAIRS are:
EUR/USD Euro / US Dollar "Euro"
USD/JPY US Dollar / Japanese Yen "Dollar Yen"
GBP/USD British Pound / US Dollar "Cable"
USD/CAD US Dollar / Canadian Dollar "Dollar Canada"
AUD/USD Australian Dollar/US Dollar "Aussie Dollar"
USD/CHF US Dollar / Swiss Franc "Swissy"
EUR/JPY Euro / Japanese Yen "Euro Yen"
The listed currency pairs above look like a fraction. The numerator (top of the fraction or "left" of the / however you want to SEE it) is called the base currency. The denominator (bottom of the fraction or "right" of the /however you want to SEE it) is called the counter currency. When you place an order to buy the EUR/USD, for instance, you are actually buying the EUR and selling the USD. If you were to sell the pair, you would be selling the EUR and buying the USD. So if you buy or sell a currency PAIR, you are buying/selling the base currency. You are always doing the opposite of what you did with to base currency with the counter currency.
If this seems confusing then you’re in luck. You can always get by with just thinking of the entire pair as one item. Then you are just buying or selling that one item. Thinking like this will still enable you to place trades. You only need to be aware of the base/counter concept for Fundamental Analysis issues.
So why is it important to know about the base/counter currency? The base/counter currency concept illustrates what is actually taking place in a Forex transaction. Some of you reading this, know that short-selling was restricted in the stock market *(Short-selling is where you sell a stock/currency/option/commodity first and then try to buy it back at a lower price later). But in the FOREX you are always buying one currency (base) and selling another (counter). If you sell the pair you are simply flipping which one you buy and which one you sell. The transaction is essentially the same. This allows you to short-sell with no restrictions.
You want to be able to short-sell with no restrictions so you can make money when the market drops as well as when it rises. The problem with traditional stock market trading is that the market has to go up for you to make money. With FOREX trading you can make money in all directions.
Placing a trade in the foreign exchange market is simple. What you need is to open a trading account with a reliable broker. You can start trading almost immediately after the account is up. Beginners are advisable to observe the traders' rules and read more books and articles from experienced traders before getting their hand wet.
Now, we have an bird-eye view of what Forex trading is. Next, we will move on to the introduction of forex market.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
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Forex chart
Forex Trading
Foreign Currency Exchange (Forex) Trading allows an investor to participate in profitable fluctuations of world currencies. Forex trading works by selecting pairs of currencies and then measuring profit or loss by the fluctuations of one one currency's market activity compared to the other. For example, fluctuations in the value of the $ U.S. Dollar are measured against another world currency such as the £ British Pound, € Eurodollar, ¥ Japanese Yen etc. Being able to discern price trends in market activity is the essence of all profitable trading and this is what makes foreign currencies so exciting, currencies are the world's 'best trending' market. This gives Forex investors a profit making edge that is unavailable in most other markets.Forex Trading is being called 'today's exciting new investment opportunity for the savvy investor'. The reason is that the Forex Trading Market only began to emerge in 1978, when worldwide currencies were allowed to 'float' according to supply and demand, 7 years after the Gold Standard was abandoned. Up until 1995 Forex Trading was only available to banks and large multinational corporations but today, thanks to the proliferation of the computer and a new era of internet-based communication technologies, this highly profitable market is open to everyone. The Forex Trading Market's growth has been unprecedented, explosive, and continues to be unequaled by any other trading market.Unlike traditional trading which brings buyers and sellers together in a central location (trading floors) in Forex Trading there is no need for a centralized location. Forex is a market where worldwide traders conduct business by high-speed Internet connections with the Interbank Foreign Currency Exchange via Forex Clearinghouses (also called Forex Brokerage Firms). Forex has not only become the fastest growing trading market, but also the most profitable trading marketplace in the world.Simply stated, Forex is the most profitable because it is the world's largest marketplace. The Foreign Currency market as a whole accounts for over 1.2 trillion dollars of trading per day (as determined by the fourth Central Bank Survey of Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Market Activity, 1998. This figure is understood to be significantly higher today). To put this into perspective, on any given day the Foreign Currency Exchange Market activity is vastly greater than the Stock Market. It is 75 times greater than the New York Stock Exchange where the average total daily value (using 1998 figures) of both foreign and domestic stocks is $16 billion, and much greater than the daily activity on the London Stock Exchange, with $11 billion.Furthermore, in addition to being the world's largest and most profitable market, The Foreign Currency Exchange Market is the world's most powerful and persistent trading market regardless of negative economic indicators. This is because currencies 'trend' better than every other market due to their macro-economic nature. Unlike many commodities whose supply and demand fundamentals can literally change overnight (as we found in the sudden dot com 'market adjustment' and even more abruptly on September 11, 2001), currency fundamentals are much less random, and far more predictable. This is well illustrated in the way interest rates are changed gradually and only in small increments.Other examples of fundamental predictability are illustrated by the following statistics. Of the $1.2 trillion day trading in Foreign Currency Exchange, 83% of spot foreign exchange activity and 95% of swap activity involves US Dollars. The Euro is the second most active currency at 37%. The Japanese Yen (24%) and the British Pound Sterling (10%) are ranked third and fourth. The Swiss Franc is 7%, and the Canadian and Australian Dollars account for 3%.Spot Forex is the type of forex trade in which self-traders concentrate most of their investment activity for reasons that are self-explanatory. By definition, a Spot Forex transaction is a currency trade transaction that has a settlement (liquidation) within a maximum of 2 working days following the closing of the trade. Therefore Spot Forex allows the self-trader high liquidity. Another popular feature for well-advised Spot Forex self-traders is the strong profit potential from continual market fluctuations by buying a specific currency when it is weaker and selling it when it is stronger, and the continual pairing of strong currencies against weak ones. This potential for profit or loss is amplified by the effect of leverage. Leverage is a term that describes what can be achieved when a smaller amount of money controls a much larger amount of money. With regards to Forex Trading for example, a leverage-factor of 100 can allow the trader to hold a 100,000 US Dollar position with a modest 1,000 US Dollar margin deposit. Online Forex day trading focuses its investment activity largely on Spot Forex because of the 'risk manageability' of in-and-out trading plus the potential to generate excellent and highly liquid profits."Few financial industries generate as much excitement and profit as currency exchange. Traders around the world enter trades for weeks, days or split seconds, generating explosive moves or steady flows, and money changes hands quickly at a staggering daily average of a trillion US dollars. Forex profitability is legendary. George Soros of Quantum Fund realized a profit in excess of 1 billion dollars for a couple of days work in September 1992. Hans Hufschmid of Soloman Brothers, Inc. netted $28 million for 1993. Even by Wall Street standards, these numbers are heartstoppers".*
Find the latest in the world of Foreign Exchange Markets both at TMB, Nationally and Internationally. Get the latest upto date news / report about the forex related information from us. Learn about the interest rate movements as and when they happen right here right now. This can be your one stop forex news point for the latest and upto date news about forex markets.
Forex Trading rules for Beginner, Things to take note before you get your hand wet.
Before we go any further we are going to be 100% honest with you and tell you the following before you consider trading currencies.
All Forex traders lose money on trades! Yes we mean " ALL "
Unless they follow the right money management rules and having right psychology mind set...
These few forex trading rules in the currency market will prepare you to the sucess forex trader. With the right psychology and trading habit and techniques, forex beginner can also consistently profitable month after month in the forex trading market.
1. Make sure you use only the money that you can afford to. Be sure that you can afford to lose all of them without having affect your daily life. - Forex trading rule 1. If you can not afford to lose this sum of money, you should not trade forex. This is the 1st and most important trading rule.
2. Never put emotional feeling in the game. Do not take revenge on the market in the event that you have make a lost. If your emotions rule you, you will never able to be a successful trader.
3. Keep discipline in mind. If you have a bad trade that day, you cut your loses and keep moving forward by following your trading plan. Lack of discipline is the biggest reason that trader don't find success.
4. Make full use of all your charts. You should read all your yearly, monthly and weekly charts to help identify the support and resistance line. We will cover it the later chapter, move on..
5. Keep your trading system simple. The more complicated a trading system is, the harder it is to trade with. Simple trading rule will helps you make better trading decision.
6. Test out the demo version. Go live only when you acquire enough skill.
7. Good trading is all about knowledge, do not rely too much on news. Technical chart indicator gives you simple way to process data into useful information.
So, What is Forex? Forex is the short form of foreign exchange. ( Currency exchange )
An introduction of Forex market.
What is Forex? Forex market is the market where one currency is trade for another, it is a largest market in the world with an average of US$3 Trillion dollars changing hand each day. The main centers for trading are Sydney, Tokyo, London, Frankfurt and New York. As such, forex market is a 24-hour market.
Currency trading is always trade in a currency pair, for instant, the Euro/US dollar, or the GB pound/Japanese yen. The most commonly traded currencies are EUR/ USD, USD/JPY, USD/CHF and GBP/USD.
US Dollar
USD
British Pound
GBP
Euro
EUR
Japanese Yen
JPY
Swiss Franc
CHF
Canadian Dollar
CAD
Australian Dollar
AUD
New Zealand
NZD
What is forex trading? Introduction of Forex Currency symbols
Forex Trading
Foreign Currency Exchange (Forex) Trading allows an investor to participate in profitable fluctuations of world currencies. Forex trading works by selecting pairs of currencies and then measuring profit or loss by the fluctuations of one one currency's market activity compared to the other. For example, fluctuations in the value of the $ U.S. Dollar are measured against another world currency such as the £ British Pound, € Eurodollar, ¥ Japanese Yen etc. Being able to discern price trends in market activity is the essence of all profitable trading and this is what makes foreign currencies so exciting, currencies are the world's 'best trending' market. This gives Forex investors a profit making edge that is unavailable in most other markets.Forex Trading is being called 'today's exciting new investment opportunity for the savvy investor'. The reason is that the Forex Trading Market only began to emerge in 1978, when worldwide currencies were allowed to 'float' according to supply and demand, 7 years after the Gold Standard was abandoned. Up until 1995 Forex Trading was only available to banks and large multinational corporations but today, thanks to the proliferation of the computer and a new era of internet-based communication technologies, this highly profitable market is open to everyone. The Forex Trading Market's growth has been unprecedented, explosive, and continues to be unequaled by any other trading market.Unlike traditional trading which brings buyers and sellers together in a central location (trading floors) in Forex Trading there is no need for a centralized location. Forex is a market where worldwide traders conduct business by high-speed Internet connections with the Interbank Foreign Currency Exchange via Forex Clearinghouses (also called Forex Brokerage Firms). Forex has not only become the fastest growing trading market, but also the most profitable trading marketplace in the world.Simply stated, Forex is the most profitable because it is the world's largest marketplace. The Foreign Currency market as a whole accounts for over 1.2 trillion dollars of trading per day (as determined by the fourth Central Bank Survey of Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Market Activity, 1998. This figure is understood to be significantly higher today). To put this into perspective, on any given day the Foreign Currency Exchange Market activity is vastly greater than the Stock Market. It is 75 times greater than the New York Stock Exchange where the average total daily value (using 1998 figures) of both foreign and domestic stocks is $16 billion, and much greater than the daily activity on the London Stock Exchange, with $11 billion.Furthermore, in addition to being the world's largest and most profitable market, The Foreign Currency Exchange Market is the world's most powerful and persistent trading market regardless of negative economic indicators. This is because currencies 'trend' better than every other market due to their macro-economic nature. Unlike many commodities whose supply and demand fundamentals can literally change overnight (as we found in the sudden dot com 'market adjustment' and even more abruptly on September 11, 2001), currency fundamentals are much less random, and far more predictable. This is well illustrated in the way interest rates are changed gradually and only in small increments.Other examples of fundamental predictability are illustrated by the following statistics. Of the $1.2 trillion day trading in Foreign Currency Exchange, 83% of spot foreign exchange activity and 95% of swap activity involves US Dollars. The Euro is the second most active currency at 37%. The Japanese Yen (24%) and the British Pound Sterling (10%) are ranked third and fourth. The Swiss Franc is 7%, and the Canadian and Australian Dollars account for 3%.Spot Forex is the type of forex trade in which self-traders concentrate most of their investment activity for reasons that are self-explanatory. By definition, a Spot Forex transaction is a currency trade transaction that has a settlement (liquidation) within a maximum of 2 working days following the closing of the trade. Therefore Spot Forex allows the self-trader high liquidity. Another popular feature for well-advised Spot Forex self-traders is the strong profit potential from continual market fluctuations by buying a specific currency when it is weaker and selling it when it is stronger, and the continual pairing of strong currencies against weak ones. This potential for profit or loss is amplified by the effect of leverage. Leverage is a term that describes what can be achieved when a smaller amount of money controls a much larger amount of money. With regards to Forex Trading for example, a leverage-factor of 100 can allow the trader to hold a 100,000 US Dollar position with a modest 1,000 US Dollar margin deposit. Online Forex day trading focuses its investment activity largely on Spot Forex because of the 'risk manageability' of in-and-out trading plus the potential to generate excellent and highly liquid profits."Few financial industries generate as much excitement and profit as currency exchange. Traders around the world enter trades for weeks, days or split seconds, generating explosive moves or steady flows, and money changes hands quickly at a staggering daily average of a trillion US dollars. Forex profitability is legendary. George Soros of Quantum Fund realized a profit in excess of 1 billion dollars for a couple of days work in September 1992. Hans Hufschmid of Soloman Brothers, Inc. netted $28 million for 1993. Even by Wall Street standards, these numbers are heartstoppers".*
Find the latest in the world of Foreign Exchange Markets both at TMB, Nationally and Internationally. Get the latest upto date news / report about the forex related information from us. Learn about the interest rate movements as and when they happen right here right now. This can be your one stop forex news point for the latest and upto date news about forex markets.
Forex Trading rules for Beginner, Things to take note before you get your hand wet.
Before we go any further we are going to be 100% honest with you and tell you the following before you consider trading currencies.
All Forex traders lose money on trades! Yes we mean " ALL "
Unless they follow the right money management rules and having right psychology mind set...
These few forex trading rules in the currency market will prepare you to the sucess forex trader. With the right psychology and trading habit and techniques, forex beginner can also consistently profitable month after month in the forex trading market.
1. Make sure you use only the money that you can afford to. Be sure that you can afford to lose all of them without having affect your daily life. - Forex trading rule 1. If you can not afford to lose this sum of money, you should not trade forex. This is the 1st and most important trading rule.
2. Never put emotional feeling in the game. Do not take revenge on the market in the event that you have make a lost. If your emotions rule you, you will never able to be a successful trader.
3. Keep discipline in mind. If you have a bad trade that day, you cut your loses and keep moving forward by following your trading plan. Lack of discipline is the biggest reason that trader don't find success.
4. Make full use of all your charts. You should read all your yearly, monthly and weekly charts to help identify the support and resistance line. We will cover it the later chapter, move on..
5. Keep your trading system simple. The more complicated a trading system is, the harder it is to trade with. Simple trading rule will helps you make better trading decision.
6. Test out the demo version. Go live only when you acquire enough skill.
7. Good trading is all about knowledge, do not rely too much on news. Technical chart indicator gives you simple way to process data into useful information.
So, What is Forex? Forex is the short form of foreign exchange. ( Currency exchange )
An introduction of Forex market.
What is Forex? Forex market is the market where one currency is trade for another, it is a largest market in the world with an average of US$3 Trillion dollars changing hand each day. The main centers for trading are Sydney, Tokyo, London, Frankfurt and New York. As such, forex market is a 24-hour market.
Currency trading is always trade in a currency pair, for instant, the Euro/US dollar, or the GB pound/Japanese yen. The most commonly traded currencies are EUR/ USD, USD/JPY, USD/CHF and GBP/USD.
US Dollar
USD
British Pound
GBP
Euro
EUR
Japanese Yen
JPY
Swiss Franc
CHF
Canadian Dollar
CAD
Australian Dollar
AUD
New Zealand
NZD
What is forex trading? Introduction of Forex Currency symbols
business of forexx
FOREX RATES
Remittance Buying Selling ChangeUS Dollar TT 72.1 72.5 0US Dollar DD 72.1 72.5 0Currency NotesCanadian Dollar 69.7 70.1 0Euro 112.6 113.6 0Saudi Riyal 19.12 19.22 0U.A.E Dirham 19.55 19.65 0UK Pound Sterling 142.6 143.6 0US Dollar 72.1 72.4 0Forex MarketFor an introduction to the foreign exchange market and online currency trading, see the forex market snapshot. For the basic concepts and terminology used in forex trading, see forex basics , or for a selection of informative
Introduction to Fibonacci trading techniques.
First, a few words about Fibonacci himself…
Leonardo Pisano (nickname Fibonacci) was a mathematician, born in 1170, in Pisa (now Italy). His father was Guilielmo, of the Bonacci family. His father was a diplomat, as a result Fibonacci was educated in North Africa, where he learned "accounting" and "mathematics".
Fibonacci also contributed to the science of numbers, and introduced the "Fibonacci sequence"
The Fibonacci sequence is the sequence 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, introduced in his work "Liber abaci" in a problem involving the growth of a population of rabbits.
Aside from this sequence of number where every next number is the sum of the proceeding two, 0, 1 (0+1), 2 (1+1), 3 (2+1), 5 (3+2), 8 (5+3), 13 (8+5), etc.
There are the "Fibonacci ratios".. By comparing the relationship between each number, and each alternate number, and even each number to the one four places to the right, we arrive at some fairly consistent ratios.. The important ones are .236, 50, .382, .618, .764, 1.382, 1.618, 2.618, 4.236, and for good measure we include 1.00 ..
The down move was $29.78 (59.97-30.19), quite a substantial amount.
Projecting from that low in May, and using a Fibonacci ratio, we can calculate 29.78*.382=$11.37 . So 38.2% of 29.78 is 11.37 . If MSFT were to rally 38.2% of the down-move it would reach $41.57 (11.37+30.20). I’m using rounded numbers in my calculations, the chart above calculates it to be $41.564, we don’t need that degree of accuracy!
Several weeks later, MSFT rallied and resisted right near that .382 Fibonacci level !!
So we were able to predict a future probable turning point (after the low of May 2000), using the Fibonacci ratio of .382!! If only it were always so easy.
The steps involved are:
Calculate the total value of a significant price-move (high to low, or vice-versa).
Calculate a Fibonacci retracement (in this case .382) of the prior move.
Look for price to confirm, by resisting (or support in an up-move) near that predicted retracement area.
Fibonacci example - Microsoft Daily chart.
This chart shows how a different Fibonacci level (61.8%) predicted resistance and a market turn.
Notice how the market behaved at the .382 level (30.80 area). Initially the market spiked through, then fell back to that level (late October). We cannot expect a chart to retrace at every Fib level. We can expect some support/resistance as buyers/sellers enter the market at these levels, but we can’t always predict whether the market will actually turn at any particular level. Fibonacci techniques are used to alert you to a possible trade, if that price level does cause support or resistance. These techniques are not used as a trigger for entry. Other indicators are used in conjunction with Fibonacci studies to provide higher-probability entries..
It turns out that the ratios are mathematical principles prevalent in nature around us, and is also in man-made objects. There are many interesting, entertaining, and poetic observations about Fibonacci numbers and ratios in the universe (see the reference section below). Fibonacci numbers appear in ancient buildings, in plants, planets, molecules, the dimensions of human bodies, and of course snails… But of what use is all that to the lowly trader?
What really interests you, the application of Fibonacci techniques in the trading environment..
Traders usually study charts! Fibonacci ratios may be applied to the Price scale, and also to the time scale of charts. I study the price scale. My focus here will be on the price scale for now, perhaps in the future I’ll add some time-scale studies.
Prices never move in a straight line. Look at any chart, you will see many wiggles, as price advances and retraces.. Stocks, Futures, Forex, all instruments which are liquid, will often retrace in Fibonacci proportions, and advance in Fibonacci proportions. Not always, and not precisely to the penny. But very often, and reasonably close! This happens often enough that profitable trades can result. I will show you some examples below.
I used Fibonacci ratios with a few simple indicators to help determine probable price turning points, optimum entry, exit and stop-loss levels. My complete techniques are available in on-line video seminars, in-person seminars, and via my real-time on-line chat facility. For more details, see the this web page
The application of Fibonacci to trading can be very complex, and take much time and experience to perfect. Many traders enjoy making the process as difficult and as complex as they can tolerate.. I do the opposite, I try to simplify, try to bring clarity.
Fibonacci example - Microsoft Weekly chart.
This lesson demonstrates a very basic way to use Fibonacci levels. You just read about Fibonacci ratios. We will use just one of those ratios for now, the .382 Fibonacci ratio. In this chart MSFT made a high of (approximately) $59.97 in December of 1999. After that, it moved down to make a low of $30.19 in May of 2000.
Foreign Exchange Market
The foreign exchange (currency or FX) market is where currency trading takes place. FX transactions typically involve one party purchasing a quantity of one currency in exchange for paying a quantity of another. The foreign exchange market that we see today started evolving during the 1970s when worldover countries gradually switched to floating exchange rate from their erstwhile exchange rate regime, which remained fixed as per the Bretton Woods system till 1971.Today, the FX market is one of the largest and most liquid financial markets in the world, and includes trading between large banks, central banks, currency speculators, corporations, governments, and other institutions. The average daily volume in the global foreign exchange and related markets is continuously growing. Traditional daily turnover was reported to be over US$3.2 trillion in April 2007 by the Bank for International Settlements.[1] Since then, the market has continued to grow. According to Euromoney's annual FX Poll, volumes grew a further 41% between 2007 and 2008.[2]The purpose of FX market is to facilitate trade and investment. The need for a foreign exchange market arises because of the presence of multifarious international currencies such as US Dollar, Pound Sterling, etc., and the need for trading in such currencies.
As mentioned before, there are several Fib levels, .236, 50, .382, .618, .764, 1.382, 1.618, 2.618, 4.236, and 1.00 .. So there are several places to look for a market turn. They can be calculated in advance, but trading blindly at a fib level can be dangerous, because you never know for certain (in advance) whether the market will turn at any particular Fib level. I use other indicators to help overcome that problem, click here to learn how to determine which Fib ratio is likely to be strong enough to turn the market.
Important notes from this lesson:
There are several Fib levels.
It takes some skill to determine which Fib level is likely to cause the market to turn.
There are some techniques to help you determine where a market is more likely to turn.
Do not blindly anticipate a market turn at a Fib level.
More Fibonacci examples.
Remittance Buying Selling ChangeUS Dollar TT 72.1 72.5 0US Dollar DD 72.1 72.5 0Currency NotesCanadian Dollar 69.7 70.1 0Euro 112.6 113.6 0Saudi Riyal 19.12 19.22 0U.A.E Dirham 19.55 19.65 0UK Pound Sterling 142.6 143.6 0US Dollar 72.1 72.4 0Forex MarketFor an introduction to the foreign exchange market and online currency trading, see the forex market snapshot. For the basic concepts and terminology used in forex trading, see forex basics , or for a selection of informative
Introduction to Fibonacci trading techniques.
First, a few words about Fibonacci himself…
Leonardo Pisano (nickname Fibonacci) was a mathematician, born in 1170, in Pisa (now Italy). His father was Guilielmo, of the Bonacci family. His father was a diplomat, as a result Fibonacci was educated in North Africa, where he learned "accounting" and "mathematics".
Fibonacci also contributed to the science of numbers, and introduced the "Fibonacci sequence"
The Fibonacci sequence is the sequence 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, introduced in his work "Liber abaci" in a problem involving the growth of a population of rabbits.
Aside from this sequence of number where every next number is the sum of the proceeding two, 0, 1 (0+1), 2 (1+1), 3 (2+1), 5 (3+2), 8 (5+3), 13 (8+5), etc.
There are the "Fibonacci ratios".. By comparing the relationship between each number, and each alternate number, and even each number to the one four places to the right, we arrive at some fairly consistent ratios.. The important ones are .236, 50, .382, .618, .764, 1.382, 1.618, 2.618, 4.236, and for good measure we include 1.00 ..
The down move was $29.78 (59.97-30.19), quite a substantial amount.
Projecting from that low in May, and using a Fibonacci ratio, we can calculate 29.78*.382=$11.37 . So 38.2% of 29.78 is 11.37 . If MSFT were to rally 38.2% of the down-move it would reach $41.57 (11.37+30.20). I’m using rounded numbers in my calculations, the chart above calculates it to be $41.564, we don’t need that degree of accuracy!
Several weeks later, MSFT rallied and resisted right near that .382 Fibonacci level !!
So we were able to predict a future probable turning point (after the low of May 2000), using the Fibonacci ratio of .382!! If only it were always so easy.
The steps involved are:
Calculate the total value of a significant price-move (high to low, or vice-versa).
Calculate a Fibonacci retracement (in this case .382) of the prior move.
Look for price to confirm, by resisting (or support in an up-move) near that predicted retracement area.
Fibonacci example - Microsoft Daily chart.
This chart shows how a different Fibonacci level (61.8%) predicted resistance and a market turn.
Notice how the market behaved at the .382 level (30.80 area). Initially the market spiked through, then fell back to that level (late October). We cannot expect a chart to retrace at every Fib level. We can expect some support/resistance as buyers/sellers enter the market at these levels, but we can’t always predict whether the market will actually turn at any particular level. Fibonacci techniques are used to alert you to a possible trade, if that price level does cause support or resistance. These techniques are not used as a trigger for entry. Other indicators are used in conjunction with Fibonacci studies to provide higher-probability entries..
It turns out that the ratios are mathematical principles prevalent in nature around us, and is also in man-made objects. There are many interesting, entertaining, and poetic observations about Fibonacci numbers and ratios in the universe (see the reference section below). Fibonacci numbers appear in ancient buildings, in plants, planets, molecules, the dimensions of human bodies, and of course snails… But of what use is all that to the lowly trader?
What really interests you, the application of Fibonacci techniques in the trading environment..
Traders usually study charts! Fibonacci ratios may be applied to the Price scale, and also to the time scale of charts. I study the price scale. My focus here will be on the price scale for now, perhaps in the future I’ll add some time-scale studies.
Prices never move in a straight line. Look at any chart, you will see many wiggles, as price advances and retraces.. Stocks, Futures, Forex, all instruments which are liquid, will often retrace in Fibonacci proportions, and advance in Fibonacci proportions. Not always, and not precisely to the penny. But very often, and reasonably close! This happens often enough that profitable trades can result. I will show you some examples below.
I used Fibonacci ratios with a few simple indicators to help determine probable price turning points, optimum entry, exit and stop-loss levels. My complete techniques are available in on-line video seminars, in-person seminars, and via my real-time on-line chat facility. For more details, see the this web page
The application of Fibonacci to trading can be very complex, and take much time and experience to perfect. Many traders enjoy making the process as difficult and as complex as they can tolerate.. I do the opposite, I try to simplify, try to bring clarity.
Fibonacci example - Microsoft Weekly chart.
This lesson demonstrates a very basic way to use Fibonacci levels. You just read about Fibonacci ratios. We will use just one of those ratios for now, the .382 Fibonacci ratio. In this chart MSFT made a high of (approximately) $59.97 in December of 1999. After that, it moved down to make a low of $30.19 in May of 2000.
Foreign Exchange Market
The foreign exchange (currency or FX) market is where currency trading takes place. FX transactions typically involve one party purchasing a quantity of one currency in exchange for paying a quantity of another. The foreign exchange market that we see today started evolving during the 1970s when worldover countries gradually switched to floating exchange rate from their erstwhile exchange rate regime, which remained fixed as per the Bretton Woods system till 1971.Today, the FX market is one of the largest and most liquid financial markets in the world, and includes trading between large banks, central banks, currency speculators, corporations, governments, and other institutions. The average daily volume in the global foreign exchange and related markets is continuously growing. Traditional daily turnover was reported to be over US$3.2 trillion in April 2007 by the Bank for International Settlements.[1] Since then, the market has continued to grow. According to Euromoney's annual FX Poll, volumes grew a further 41% between 2007 and 2008.[2]The purpose of FX market is to facilitate trade and investment. The need for a foreign exchange market arises because of the presence of multifarious international currencies such as US Dollar, Pound Sterling, etc., and the need for trading in such currencies.
As mentioned before, there are several Fib levels, .236, 50, .382, .618, .764, 1.382, 1.618, 2.618, 4.236, and 1.00 .. So there are several places to look for a market turn. They can be calculated in advance, but trading blindly at a fib level can be dangerous, because you never know for certain (in advance) whether the market will turn at any particular Fib level. I use other indicators to help overcome that problem, click here to learn how to determine which Fib ratio is likely to be strong enough to turn the market.
Important notes from this lesson:
There are several Fib levels.
It takes some skill to determine which Fib level is likely to cause the market to turn.
There are some techniques to help you determine where a market is more likely to turn.
Do not blindly anticipate a market turn at a Fib level.
More Fibonacci examples.
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The next step in this Forex guide is specially designed to deal with emotions and to confirm the results obtained in the prior step (consistent results in a demo account.) At this step you need to trade in a real account with limited funds. Some brokers offer fractional lot trading. Meaning you are able to trade any desired amount (even cents.) The important thing here is that these emotions we’ve been talking about are present only when there is real money at risk. At this stage, you are going to see if you are really comfortable trading your system and if you are able to trade with such system, remember different systems produce different emotions. If you are able to produce similar results than those obtained in a demo account, then ready for the next step. If you didn’t, then you might need to create another system, there is chance your system never fit you. If you created consistent profitable results on this stage, you have a chance to produce similar results in the next one, on the other hand, if you didn’t produce good results in this stage, you will not be able to make on the next stage. Remember, you need to do things right, and be honest to yourself.
The last stage is trading in a real account with sufficient funds. If you are at this stage, and have passed successfully every prior stage, then you have a chance to make it, go ahead and try it, you need to be confident in yourself and in your system, your strategy have already produced consistent profitable results, there are reasons to believe you are going to make it. Very few traders fail at this stage (if passed successfully prior stages.)
Trading successfully is no easy task, it requires a lot of work, patience, discipline, and education. By completing the steps outlined in this Forex course, you have a chance to produce profitable results. I repeat it again, you need to be honest to yourself about the results obtained in every stage. Some times you might need expert guidance regarding your system development strategies.
Tips for Good Forex Trading
Do you want a very good career that has a potential to make you earn a lot of money? Do you want to enter a particular financial market but don't know which one to choose?If you answered yes to either of these questions, then the Forex market is right for you. If you want to make a lot of money, the Forex market can provide for you.You have to realize that the Forex market is the largest and the most liquid financial institution in the world. With trades that go on for 24 hours a day, you will have an opportunity to make money any time of day you wish to. It is also a fact that the Forex market generates currency exchanges that amounts up to trillions of dollars each day.With these kinds of feature, who wouldn't want to trade in this very large financial market?Forex trading is not as complicated as it may sound. With the right knowledge and skills, you can instantly trade Forex for a minimum of 500 dollars in a mini-Forex account. The Forex trading system is very simple.Basically, Forex is the exchange of currencies of the world. You should realize that all the currency of the world is involved in the Forex market. It may be confusing to choose which one to trade but all you need is to know the major currencies that are frequently traded. Here are the major currencies that you can choose from to trade:• US Dollar (USD)• Japanese Yen (JPY)• British Pound (GBP)• Swiss Franc (CHF)• European Union Euro (EUR)• Australian Dollar (AUD)• New Zealand Dollar (NZD)• Canadian Dollar (CAD)These are the major currencies that you should consider trading. With these trades, you can be sure that you can maximize your money making potential.The basic thing that you need to know when trading in the Forex market is that you should buy low and sell high. And, since you will be trading with different countries currency, the economy and the government stability of a particular country can literally affect the value of the particular currency.The next thing you need to know is that Forex trades are done by trading currency pairs. Currency pairs are the simultaneous buying one currency and selling the currency of another. So, basically, Forex is in fact trading.Aside from knowing how to trade currencies of the world or at least the major currencies, you also have to know about the different strategies used when trading in the Forex market. You have to realize the fact that knowing how to trade in the Forex market isn't enough to get you that money. You also need to know the different strategies that are used in the Forex market.An example of a Forex trading strategy that is used in this market is the leverage strategy. This will enable you to trade 100 times the amount of money you deposited in your Forex account. This means that you can earn a potential of 100 times more. With this kind of strategy, you can really maximize your income opportunity.You should also consider the stop loss order strategy. This strategy minimizes the risk of losing money. The stop loss order works when you choose to stop trading at a specific price. If the currency reaches that point, you will automatically stop trading.There are other strategies that you can use in the Forex market that you should be aware of. If you want to be successful in the Forex market, you also have to realize and accept the fact that you will lose money in the first few months when you trade in Forex. This is why it is also important to remember that you should invest what you can afford to lose in the Forex market. If you can't afford to lose the money you plan on investing in the Forex market, then it is recommended that you should never trade in this very large and very risky market.Now that you know how to trade in the Forex market, all you need to do now is decide whether you really want to trade in this trillion dollar industry. If you do decide that you want to trade, then all you have to do is open an account with Forex brokerage companies and start using their Forex trading software to trade.
Forex Trading Education
Forex Trading EducationForex or Foreign Exchange is the most liquid and the largest financial market in the world. Unlike other financial market, the Forex market doesn't have a centralized location. Exchanges are done through electronic network and the whole world participates in the trade.Forex trading involves buying and selling of different currencies. As with most trades, to make a profit in Forex, you need to buy low and sell high. Forex isn't really complicated. However, there are things that you need to consider in order to successfully make some profit out of this very liquid financial market.Forex trading can really give you a chance to earn large amounts of money. In fact, people who traded in Forex became instant millionaires almost overnight. However, you need to realize the fact that aside from the earning potential you can get when trading Forex, there are also risks involved and many people suffered huge financial losses trading in Forex.This is why it is important for you to get an education on Forex trading. You have to get a proper education and not just a crash-course-read-articles kind of education.In most business schools in the United States, there are courses that specialize in trading in the financial market such as Forex. These schools can really give you that proper skills and knowledge you need in order for you to successfully trade in the Forex market. Not only that. Getting a proper education from good business schools about Forex prepare you when you enter the Forex market to trade.A good Forex trading school will educate you on how to read charts effectively and how to spot trends. Since knowing how to read the Forex market charts can give you an idea on where a particular currency is heading, you will have an idea on which currency you want to buy and sell. Knowing how to read the charts is one of the most important skills you need to have when you enter the Forex market. This skill will substantially minimize the risk of losing money and maximize the chances of earning.As much as possible, you should look for a school that offer real-time trading with dummy accounts and real accounts. Since the best teacher is experience, schools should require you, as their students, to set up dummy accounts for practice and also real funded accounts to trade currencies in the actual Forex market. However, the real funded accounts should be in mini Forex accounts to avoid risking and losing a lot of money in case you made a mistake in the trades.Another benefit that you can gain if you trade in real or dummy accounts for practice is experience. Once you enter the Forex market, you will have a better idea on how Forex markets work. The school should also have different trading systems to allow you to choose which trading system you are most comfortable with. Also, you will get a first hand feel on how to use these systems and avoid making mistakes in the real world.Since trading Forex today is widely available for all kinds of people with a computer and an active internet connection. Most people don't realize that Forex requires you to have skills and considerably, a high amount of money to invest. Forex doesn't guarantee that everyone will win; you should know that Forex is a very risky financial market to invest in and having the proper knowledge and skills is essential for your success in trading in the Forex market.You should know about the risks involved in Forex and you should also know that many people have suffered financially because they entered the Forex market without having the knowledge and skills required to be successful. Therefore, it is very important for you to get the proper education first before you enter the Forex market.Always remember, with the proper knowledge about trading Forex, the better your chances will be to profit in this financial market.There are different schools available that teaches all about the basics in Forex and allow you to experience trading in Forex with a trial account. Look for the things mentioned above and you can be sure that you will obtain all the things you need in order to start trading in the Forex market.
Forex trading Strageticies
By far regarded as the largest and the busiest market, the Forex market has tremendous profit potential. The Forex currency market is a lot different from the stock market and you need to have a very good understanding about the way this market functions. Its not surprising that there's a lot being said and written about Forex currency trading. In fact, those who are keen on mastering Forex trading skills can actually take up a Forex trading course and get formal Forex education. Before you set out to trade in the Forex market or the Foreign Currency Exchange Market, you must make sure that you have done plenty of research, studied historical trends, analyzed existing trends, and worked out profitable Forex trading strategies that can boost your Forex trade.There is no standard strategy that can be safely applied when it comes to Forex currency trading. Basically, what may work for one may not necessarily fit your trading needs and you must therefore devise your own strategies that can guarantee success in the long run. You need to first analyze the market using a technical analysis approach or the fundamental analysis approach to plan your moves. While technical analysis refers to forecasting future movement based on past performance, fundamental analysis refers to studying current accounts and impact of imports and exports on currency flow.Understanding how volatile this market is, every experienced trader understands that it is not practically possible to generate profits from every trade. However, as you study this market closely, you will be able to work out better strategies that can minimize your risk levels.Use surplus money for tradingThis market is speculative and "timing a trade' is crucial. Even a slightest mistake can cost you a lot of money. So, make sure that you use only surplus money in order to save yourself from financial wreck. One of the biggest mistakes many traders do is staking all their money in a single trade. If you are not sure, go for margin trading to enjoy more leverage.Do some market researchConsult your financial advisor or a Forex broker who can tell you the exact status of the Forex market. You need to understand whether current trend is upwards or downwards, is it strong or weak, and how long has this trend been going on or is a new trend in the making. A trade without prior market research can lead to financial disasters.Decide the time frame for tradingAs a smart Forex trader, you must have a time frame in mind beyond which you wont like to trade and also decide an approximate exit price. This gives you a proper perspective and helps you to plan your Forex trade more efficiently. You need to therefore decide whether you would like to go for long term trading or intra-day trading. This will help you to determine which approach you must adopt for research and analysis. For instance, for someone trading several times a day, a daily graph analysis will be useless and the trader will require thirty minute or hour graphs to plan his exit. Another important factor that you need to take into account is the time periods when different financial companies enter and exit the foreign exchange market in order to study the market trends.Choosing the right time to trade Timing is everything when it comes to Forex trading and once you have understood the market trends you need to immediately plan an entry. Rely on technical analysis to time your move and predict market movements.If you are not sure about which Forex trading strategy to use, find a good Forex broker who can handle your financial portfolio for you
Right Forex Trading
Many people have made a lot of money through Forex trading. Forex trading may appear complicated initially, however once you know the rules of the game it would be become easier to plan your trades. Basically a foreign exchange market is where currencies are traded, Forex has become an important investment vehicle for most people. The internet has made it easy for online communities to make profits through global Forex trading. Being the busiest market, money moves at the speed of light here with more than US$2 trillion worth traded each day. With so much money at stake, prices are not affected by one single investor. Unlike a stock market, it takes just a few seconds for Forex trade to open and close. As a Forex trader, you need to have a Forex account followed by effective Forex trading strategies to be successful. You need not have formal Forex trading education for trading however, it helps to seek guidance from someone who has been trading for a while. When it comes to implementing a forex trading strategy, don't expect that what may have worked for someone may work for you as well. Find one that fits your Forex investment style and needs. To begin with, you may require Forex trading software if you are planning to trade Forex. A good software program is typically required to compile information about market prices and you may choose between a web based or a client based Forex trading software.In order to make good trades in a high paced market such as Forex, you must also have a high-speed Internet connection so that you have the right information at your fingertips. You need to understand what your software program can do for you so that you can make the right choice. If you are planning to download client based software, in most cases it can only be accessed from the computer on which it is installed. Besides, this may cause security concerns that you cannot afford to overlook. On the other hand, web based software is far more convenient and can be accessed from any computer. All you need to do is login with an Internet connection from anywhere and start trading. In addition, this type of software is less susceptible to viruses and not very easy to hack due to the stringent security standards being implemented. No matter what software you choose to use for your Forex trading needs, you must ensure that the software satisfies two main purposes; providing real time quotes and the means to trade quickly in the Forex market. While the web based software is more user-friendly, many prefer the client based one, as it updates you about the changes that take place so often.For security reasons, brokers store client information on two servers at two different locations and in case of power failure at one of the servers; data is instantly and automatically transferred to the other server. As a result, you get a steady supply of information without even realizing that there was any form of interruption in data transmission. Besides, brokers also have a back up system so that data is not lost under any circumstances.Now that you have all the necessary information regarding Forex trading software, all you need to do is have a proper Forex trading system in place and prepare yourself for online trading. You can make plenty of money using a Forex trading platform and if you are willing to take a little risk, you can surely make it big in the Forex market. There are also risks involved too, so learn all you can before trading real money and start using a free demo account until you feel comfortable trading.
Forex Trading Secret Exposed
Almost 90% of the part time traders that I know of want to become full time forex traders in the near future. And they hope to be professional traders one day. That is the dream for most forex traders. What about you?In order to survive in the forex trading world and make lots of money from the forex market consistently, being a normal forex trader is not good enough - you'll need to become a professional forex trader. So just what are the secrets that professional forex traders have that enables them to make lots of money trading forex? I once had a conversation with a friend of mine, who is a professional trader. And he shared with me the 3 secrets that make professional traders like him so rich:Secret #1 - Professional Traders are NOT Geniuses- They Simply Follow a SIMPLE Forex Trading System.You see it correctly, they are not any smarter than you nor do they possess of any god-like foresight in forex trading. I dare to say this because I know of some professional forex traders who seem to know nothing in this world and clumsy in doing other stuffs but can be a professional forex trader. Why is that so?It's simply because they have a successful forex trading system which gives good forex trading signals to help them trade consistently. And what they have to do is to repeat the consistency just by following the trading system. That's all! And let me leak a little more secret, professional traders use simple forex trading systems instead of what most people thought to be complicated.Secret #2 - Learn and Work Smart, NOT HARD.Do you think that you should learn how to trade forex the hard way and gain all the knowledge before you can be successful? Do you think you can master the forex market if you combine all the strategies taught by every forex trading expert? If your answer is yes, you are WRONG! In other businesses, you may get rewarded for all the efforts and time you have put into.But in forex trading, it's the right forex trading tutorials and education that counts and you are rewarded for being accurate and not for efforts. You will be surprised that successful traders only follow a winning trading system blindly to build up their trading capital.Secret #3 - They possess Determination, Discipline, Money Management and Mindset for SuccessMy professional forex trader friend told me that he would swipe everything aside just to concentrate on his forex trading. It's his determination to succeed made him overcome small losses and steep learning curves that he had experienced in the beginning. He emphasized on a huge mistake that a lot of people make is that they are too eager to trade, too eager to make money fast from the forex market.You need to have discipline to follow the rules of your forex trading system. Huge capital gains in forex are piled up over years of consistency and not days, there is no shortcut to riches. He manages his money so well that even 2 or 3 losses in a row can't affect his profitability much. 1% or even 0.5% of his capital margin per trade is what he is only willing to risk.Not everyone can be a professional trader in a short period of time as you need huge capital, but anyone can become successful in forex trading if you learn how to trade forex the professional way. I'm happy to be your forex trading guide and what you have to do is to download my FREE ebook with contains forex tips, forex trading systems etc that professional forex traders use in their trading.
Successful Forex Trading Operation
Take your time to read these few lines, as I am going to provide you with some essential forex trading info.First thing you should know is that the forex market is very profitable, because you can make money every time it moves, and believe me, it never stops moving.However, as any other trading operation, forex trading will involve a risk, so you need to make sure that you reduce it as much as you can. To do this you need to find reliable forex trading info focused precisely on showing you ways to ensure a high performance within the market.But what forex trading info should you look for in order to achieve that goal?Well, simply look for forex trading info about educational products and other forex trading tools designed to put you on the right track..I cannot tell you enough how important this is, because when I first started with forex trading I decided to read a little bit here and there, and settled for some forex trading info provided by friends already in the market, I thought I was invincible.As it turns out, I did not do so well. Thankfully I did not lose much money and I managed to make a profit, but not nearly as much as what my friends were making.That obviously meant that I was doing something wrong, so to turn things around and start making it right, I knew I had to go out and find reliable forex trading info about educational products or forex trading tools that would allow me to enhance my performance fast.I knew that would not come without a cost, but before I payed a dime to anyone I did some insane research, and I found several places dedicated to providing forex trading info. Most of the websites I found where not very insightful, and some of them were too sale oriented. However, I kept gathering information and getting an idea of which way to go.After visiting tons forex trading info sites, I concluded that you can improve your forex trading performance in basically three ways:1) By taking a forex trading course, which involves purchasing a good and easy to swallow e-book about forex.2) By getting a forex trading assistant, which involves purchasing a good software or system designed to provide you with reliable signals to enter and exit the forex market at the right time for a profit.3) By getting an automated forex trading system, which involves purchasing a good software designed to place trades and close them automatically for a profit.When confronted with these alternatives, I simply did not know where to start because you see, to me any of these options were good choices.Indeed, you can never go wrong with the first option, because knowledge is always a good thing, but if you can not -or do not want to- put the right amount of effort into the learning process, you can end up losing money instead of making a profit.The second option sounded even better to me because I would not have to make much decisions, since I simply would be pointed out the right moment to place my orders and close them for profits. However I would have to be attentive of the market movements during the day.Being lazy as a I am, I decided to start by taking the third option, because with this one I would not need to dedicate a lot of time in order to profit from the market (although after a few months with automated trading I decided to invest in a forex trading course too). Indeed, the automated forex trading system did all the work, including placing and closing the trade orders, and up so far with over 90% success rate.So as you can see, I ultimately improved my performance as I wanted, but not before I did my homework searching for good forex trading info.As I told you before, forex trading is a very profitable business, but you need to understand that you rely on market movements to make money, so if you are not in the right place at the right time, you could miss a lot of profitable entry points. By having the right tool you will never have to go through that.So before you put a dime on forex trading, start by getting some good forex trading info about educational products and forex tools that will allow you to become a successful trader from the very start. Avoid wasting time and money like I did and make money from day one.
The last stage is trading in a real account with sufficient funds. If you are at this stage, and have passed successfully every prior stage, then you have a chance to make it, go ahead and try it, you need to be confident in yourself and in your system, your strategy have already produced consistent profitable results, there are reasons to believe you are going to make it. Very few traders fail at this stage (if passed successfully prior stages.)
Trading successfully is no easy task, it requires a lot of work, patience, discipline, and education. By completing the steps outlined in this Forex course, you have a chance to produce profitable results. I repeat it again, you need to be honest to yourself about the results obtained in every stage. Some times you might need expert guidance regarding your system development strategies.
Tips for Good Forex Trading
Do you want a very good career that has a potential to make you earn a lot of money? Do you want to enter a particular financial market but don't know which one to choose?If you answered yes to either of these questions, then the Forex market is right for you. If you want to make a lot of money, the Forex market can provide for you.You have to realize that the Forex market is the largest and the most liquid financial institution in the world. With trades that go on for 24 hours a day, you will have an opportunity to make money any time of day you wish to. It is also a fact that the Forex market generates currency exchanges that amounts up to trillions of dollars each day.With these kinds of feature, who wouldn't want to trade in this very large financial market?Forex trading is not as complicated as it may sound. With the right knowledge and skills, you can instantly trade Forex for a minimum of 500 dollars in a mini-Forex account. The Forex trading system is very simple.Basically, Forex is the exchange of currencies of the world. You should realize that all the currency of the world is involved in the Forex market. It may be confusing to choose which one to trade but all you need is to know the major currencies that are frequently traded. Here are the major currencies that you can choose from to trade:• US Dollar (USD)• Japanese Yen (JPY)• British Pound (GBP)• Swiss Franc (CHF)• European Union Euro (EUR)• Australian Dollar (AUD)• New Zealand Dollar (NZD)• Canadian Dollar (CAD)These are the major currencies that you should consider trading. With these trades, you can be sure that you can maximize your money making potential.The basic thing that you need to know when trading in the Forex market is that you should buy low and sell high. And, since you will be trading with different countries currency, the economy and the government stability of a particular country can literally affect the value of the particular currency.The next thing you need to know is that Forex trades are done by trading currency pairs. Currency pairs are the simultaneous buying one currency and selling the currency of another. So, basically, Forex is in fact trading.Aside from knowing how to trade currencies of the world or at least the major currencies, you also have to know about the different strategies used when trading in the Forex market. You have to realize the fact that knowing how to trade in the Forex market isn't enough to get you that money. You also need to know the different strategies that are used in the Forex market.An example of a Forex trading strategy that is used in this market is the leverage strategy. This will enable you to trade 100 times the amount of money you deposited in your Forex account. This means that you can earn a potential of 100 times more. With this kind of strategy, you can really maximize your income opportunity.You should also consider the stop loss order strategy. This strategy minimizes the risk of losing money. The stop loss order works when you choose to stop trading at a specific price. If the currency reaches that point, you will automatically stop trading.There are other strategies that you can use in the Forex market that you should be aware of. If you want to be successful in the Forex market, you also have to realize and accept the fact that you will lose money in the first few months when you trade in Forex. This is why it is also important to remember that you should invest what you can afford to lose in the Forex market. If you can't afford to lose the money you plan on investing in the Forex market, then it is recommended that you should never trade in this very large and very risky market.Now that you know how to trade in the Forex market, all you need to do now is decide whether you really want to trade in this trillion dollar industry. If you do decide that you want to trade, then all you have to do is open an account with Forex brokerage companies and start using their Forex trading software to trade.
Forex Trading Education
Forex Trading EducationForex or Foreign Exchange is the most liquid and the largest financial market in the world. Unlike other financial market, the Forex market doesn't have a centralized location. Exchanges are done through electronic network and the whole world participates in the trade.Forex trading involves buying and selling of different currencies. As with most trades, to make a profit in Forex, you need to buy low and sell high. Forex isn't really complicated. However, there are things that you need to consider in order to successfully make some profit out of this very liquid financial market.Forex trading can really give you a chance to earn large amounts of money. In fact, people who traded in Forex became instant millionaires almost overnight. However, you need to realize the fact that aside from the earning potential you can get when trading Forex, there are also risks involved and many people suffered huge financial losses trading in Forex.This is why it is important for you to get an education on Forex trading. You have to get a proper education and not just a crash-course-read-articles kind of education.In most business schools in the United States, there are courses that specialize in trading in the financial market such as Forex. These schools can really give you that proper skills and knowledge you need in order for you to successfully trade in the Forex market. Not only that. Getting a proper education from good business schools about Forex prepare you when you enter the Forex market to trade.A good Forex trading school will educate you on how to read charts effectively and how to spot trends. Since knowing how to read the Forex market charts can give you an idea on where a particular currency is heading, you will have an idea on which currency you want to buy and sell. Knowing how to read the charts is one of the most important skills you need to have when you enter the Forex market. This skill will substantially minimize the risk of losing money and maximize the chances of earning.As much as possible, you should look for a school that offer real-time trading with dummy accounts and real accounts. Since the best teacher is experience, schools should require you, as their students, to set up dummy accounts for practice and also real funded accounts to trade currencies in the actual Forex market. However, the real funded accounts should be in mini Forex accounts to avoid risking and losing a lot of money in case you made a mistake in the trades.Another benefit that you can gain if you trade in real or dummy accounts for practice is experience. Once you enter the Forex market, you will have a better idea on how Forex markets work. The school should also have different trading systems to allow you to choose which trading system you are most comfortable with. Also, you will get a first hand feel on how to use these systems and avoid making mistakes in the real world.Since trading Forex today is widely available for all kinds of people with a computer and an active internet connection. Most people don't realize that Forex requires you to have skills and considerably, a high amount of money to invest. Forex doesn't guarantee that everyone will win; you should know that Forex is a very risky financial market to invest in and having the proper knowledge and skills is essential for your success in trading in the Forex market.You should know about the risks involved in Forex and you should also know that many people have suffered financially because they entered the Forex market without having the knowledge and skills required to be successful. Therefore, it is very important for you to get the proper education first before you enter the Forex market.Always remember, with the proper knowledge about trading Forex, the better your chances will be to profit in this financial market.There are different schools available that teaches all about the basics in Forex and allow you to experience trading in Forex with a trial account. Look for the things mentioned above and you can be sure that you will obtain all the things you need in order to start trading in the Forex market.
Forex trading Strageticies
By far regarded as the largest and the busiest market, the Forex market has tremendous profit potential. The Forex currency market is a lot different from the stock market and you need to have a very good understanding about the way this market functions. Its not surprising that there's a lot being said and written about Forex currency trading. In fact, those who are keen on mastering Forex trading skills can actually take up a Forex trading course and get formal Forex education. Before you set out to trade in the Forex market or the Foreign Currency Exchange Market, you must make sure that you have done plenty of research, studied historical trends, analyzed existing trends, and worked out profitable Forex trading strategies that can boost your Forex trade.There is no standard strategy that can be safely applied when it comes to Forex currency trading. Basically, what may work for one may not necessarily fit your trading needs and you must therefore devise your own strategies that can guarantee success in the long run. You need to first analyze the market using a technical analysis approach or the fundamental analysis approach to plan your moves. While technical analysis refers to forecasting future movement based on past performance, fundamental analysis refers to studying current accounts and impact of imports and exports on currency flow.Understanding how volatile this market is, every experienced trader understands that it is not practically possible to generate profits from every trade. However, as you study this market closely, you will be able to work out better strategies that can minimize your risk levels.Use surplus money for tradingThis market is speculative and "timing a trade' is crucial. Even a slightest mistake can cost you a lot of money. So, make sure that you use only surplus money in order to save yourself from financial wreck. One of the biggest mistakes many traders do is staking all their money in a single trade. If you are not sure, go for margin trading to enjoy more leverage.Do some market researchConsult your financial advisor or a Forex broker who can tell you the exact status of the Forex market. You need to understand whether current trend is upwards or downwards, is it strong or weak, and how long has this trend been going on or is a new trend in the making. A trade without prior market research can lead to financial disasters.Decide the time frame for tradingAs a smart Forex trader, you must have a time frame in mind beyond which you wont like to trade and also decide an approximate exit price. This gives you a proper perspective and helps you to plan your Forex trade more efficiently. You need to therefore decide whether you would like to go for long term trading or intra-day trading. This will help you to determine which approach you must adopt for research and analysis. For instance, for someone trading several times a day, a daily graph analysis will be useless and the trader will require thirty minute or hour graphs to plan his exit. Another important factor that you need to take into account is the time periods when different financial companies enter and exit the foreign exchange market in order to study the market trends.Choosing the right time to trade Timing is everything when it comes to Forex trading and once you have understood the market trends you need to immediately plan an entry. Rely on technical analysis to time your move and predict market movements.If you are not sure about which Forex trading strategy to use, find a good Forex broker who can handle your financial portfolio for you
Right Forex Trading
Many people have made a lot of money through Forex trading. Forex trading may appear complicated initially, however once you know the rules of the game it would be become easier to plan your trades. Basically a foreign exchange market is where currencies are traded, Forex has become an important investment vehicle for most people. The internet has made it easy for online communities to make profits through global Forex trading. Being the busiest market, money moves at the speed of light here with more than US$2 trillion worth traded each day. With so much money at stake, prices are not affected by one single investor. Unlike a stock market, it takes just a few seconds for Forex trade to open and close. As a Forex trader, you need to have a Forex account followed by effective Forex trading strategies to be successful. You need not have formal Forex trading education for trading however, it helps to seek guidance from someone who has been trading for a while. When it comes to implementing a forex trading strategy, don't expect that what may have worked for someone may work for you as well. Find one that fits your Forex investment style and needs. To begin with, you may require Forex trading software if you are planning to trade Forex. A good software program is typically required to compile information about market prices and you may choose between a web based or a client based Forex trading software.In order to make good trades in a high paced market such as Forex, you must also have a high-speed Internet connection so that you have the right information at your fingertips. You need to understand what your software program can do for you so that you can make the right choice. If you are planning to download client based software, in most cases it can only be accessed from the computer on which it is installed. Besides, this may cause security concerns that you cannot afford to overlook. On the other hand, web based software is far more convenient and can be accessed from any computer. All you need to do is login with an Internet connection from anywhere and start trading. In addition, this type of software is less susceptible to viruses and not very easy to hack due to the stringent security standards being implemented. No matter what software you choose to use for your Forex trading needs, you must ensure that the software satisfies two main purposes; providing real time quotes and the means to trade quickly in the Forex market. While the web based software is more user-friendly, many prefer the client based one, as it updates you about the changes that take place so often.For security reasons, brokers store client information on two servers at two different locations and in case of power failure at one of the servers; data is instantly and automatically transferred to the other server. As a result, you get a steady supply of information without even realizing that there was any form of interruption in data transmission. Besides, brokers also have a back up system so that data is not lost under any circumstances.Now that you have all the necessary information regarding Forex trading software, all you need to do is have a proper Forex trading system in place and prepare yourself for online trading. You can make plenty of money using a Forex trading platform and if you are willing to take a little risk, you can surely make it big in the Forex market. There are also risks involved too, so learn all you can before trading real money and start using a free demo account until you feel comfortable trading.
Forex Trading Secret Exposed
Almost 90% of the part time traders that I know of want to become full time forex traders in the near future. And they hope to be professional traders one day. That is the dream for most forex traders. What about you?In order to survive in the forex trading world and make lots of money from the forex market consistently, being a normal forex trader is not good enough - you'll need to become a professional forex trader. So just what are the secrets that professional forex traders have that enables them to make lots of money trading forex? I once had a conversation with a friend of mine, who is a professional trader. And he shared with me the 3 secrets that make professional traders like him so rich:Secret #1 - Professional Traders are NOT Geniuses- They Simply Follow a SIMPLE Forex Trading System.You see it correctly, they are not any smarter than you nor do they possess of any god-like foresight in forex trading. I dare to say this because I know of some professional forex traders who seem to know nothing in this world and clumsy in doing other stuffs but can be a professional forex trader. Why is that so?It's simply because they have a successful forex trading system which gives good forex trading signals to help them trade consistently. And what they have to do is to repeat the consistency just by following the trading system. That's all! And let me leak a little more secret, professional traders use simple forex trading systems instead of what most people thought to be complicated.Secret #2 - Learn and Work Smart, NOT HARD.Do you think that you should learn how to trade forex the hard way and gain all the knowledge before you can be successful? Do you think you can master the forex market if you combine all the strategies taught by every forex trading expert? If your answer is yes, you are WRONG! In other businesses, you may get rewarded for all the efforts and time you have put into.But in forex trading, it's the right forex trading tutorials and education that counts and you are rewarded for being accurate and not for efforts. You will be surprised that successful traders only follow a winning trading system blindly to build up their trading capital.Secret #3 - They possess Determination, Discipline, Money Management and Mindset for SuccessMy professional forex trader friend told me that he would swipe everything aside just to concentrate on his forex trading. It's his determination to succeed made him overcome small losses and steep learning curves that he had experienced in the beginning. He emphasized on a huge mistake that a lot of people make is that they are too eager to trade, too eager to make money fast from the forex market.You need to have discipline to follow the rules of your forex trading system. Huge capital gains in forex are piled up over years of consistency and not days, there is no shortcut to riches. He manages his money so well that even 2 or 3 losses in a row can't affect his profitability much. 1% or even 0.5% of his capital margin per trade is what he is only willing to risk.Not everyone can be a professional trader in a short period of time as you need huge capital, but anyone can become successful in forex trading if you learn how to trade forex the professional way. I'm happy to be your forex trading guide and what you have to do is to download my FREE ebook with contains forex tips, forex trading systems etc that professional forex traders use in their trading.
Successful Forex Trading Operation
Take your time to read these few lines, as I am going to provide you with some essential forex trading info.First thing you should know is that the forex market is very profitable, because you can make money every time it moves, and believe me, it never stops moving.However, as any other trading operation, forex trading will involve a risk, so you need to make sure that you reduce it as much as you can. To do this you need to find reliable forex trading info focused precisely on showing you ways to ensure a high performance within the market.But what forex trading info should you look for in order to achieve that goal?Well, simply look for forex trading info about educational products and other forex trading tools designed to put you on the right track..I cannot tell you enough how important this is, because when I first started with forex trading I decided to read a little bit here and there, and settled for some forex trading info provided by friends already in the market, I thought I was invincible.As it turns out, I did not do so well. Thankfully I did not lose much money and I managed to make a profit, but not nearly as much as what my friends were making.That obviously meant that I was doing something wrong, so to turn things around and start making it right, I knew I had to go out and find reliable forex trading info about educational products or forex trading tools that would allow me to enhance my performance fast.I knew that would not come without a cost, but before I payed a dime to anyone I did some insane research, and I found several places dedicated to providing forex trading info. Most of the websites I found where not very insightful, and some of them were too sale oriented. However, I kept gathering information and getting an idea of which way to go.After visiting tons forex trading info sites, I concluded that you can improve your forex trading performance in basically three ways:1) By taking a forex trading course, which involves purchasing a good and easy to swallow e-book about forex.2) By getting a forex trading assistant, which involves purchasing a good software or system designed to provide you with reliable signals to enter and exit the forex market at the right time for a profit.3) By getting an automated forex trading system, which involves purchasing a good software designed to place trades and close them automatically for a profit.When confronted with these alternatives, I simply did not know where to start because you see, to me any of these options were good choices.Indeed, you can never go wrong with the first option, because knowledge is always a good thing, but if you can not -or do not want to- put the right amount of effort into the learning process, you can end up losing money instead of making a profit.The second option sounded even better to me because I would not have to make much decisions, since I simply would be pointed out the right moment to place my orders and close them for profits. However I would have to be attentive of the market movements during the day.Being lazy as a I am, I decided to start by taking the third option, because with this one I would not need to dedicate a lot of time in order to profit from the market (although after a few months with automated trading I decided to invest in a forex trading course too). Indeed, the automated forex trading system did all the work, including placing and closing the trade orders, and up so far with over 90% success rate.So as you can see, I ultimately improved my performance as I wanted, but not before I did my homework searching for good forex trading info.As I told you before, forex trading is a very profitable business, but you need to understand that you rely on market movements to make money, so if you are not in the right place at the right time, you could miss a lot of profitable entry points. By having the right tool you will never have to go through that.So before you put a dime on forex trading, start by getting some good forex trading info about educational products and forex tools that will allow you to become a successful trader from the very start. Avoid wasting time and money like I did and make money from day one.
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IBFXU Course Index
The off-exchange retail foreign currency market ("forex") describes the purchase of a particular currency from an individual or institution and the simultaneous sale of another currency at the equivalent value or current exchange rate. Essentially, the process of exchanging one currency for another is a trade based on the current rates of the two currencies involved. * 1010 - Intro to Forex * 1011 - Forex Prices * 1012 - Forex vs. Equities * 1013 - Forex vs. Futures * 1014 - Understanding Currency Pairs * 1015 - Understanding Margin * 1020 - Contract Sizes & Margin Call * 1030 - Majors, Cross & PipsTechnical Analysis“Technical analysis” is an industry term that more often than not sounds much more complicated than the actual process is. Really, it ought to be referred to as “price analysis”, as this would be a more accurate description. Through the use of charted data traders around the world analyze their market of choice. The objective: attempt to determine future price movement. The means: understanding price movement patterns of the past. * 1010 - Intro to Technical Analysis * 1015 - Basic Concepts * 1020 - Pattern Recognition * 1030 - Support & Resistance * 1040 - Moving Averages * 1050 - Trading with 2 Moving Averages * 1060 - MACDFundamental AnalysisFundamental analysis is the study of the core underlying elements that influence the economy of a particular currency. This method of study attempts to predict price action and market trends by analyzing economic indicators, government policy and societal factors. Imagine financial markets as a large clock, the gears inside this clock that move the hands, or drive the clock would be these "fundamentals". * 1010 - Intro to Fundamental Analysis * 1015 - Central Banks * 1020 - Economic Indicators by Currency or Region * 1022 - Major US Fundamental Indicators * 1023 - (US) Gross Domestic Product * 1024 - (US) Indicators List * 1025 - (US) The Employment Situation * 1026 - (US) Industrial Production & Capacity Utilization * 1027 - (US) Institute for Supply Management Indicies * 1028 - (US) Manufacturers Shipments, Inventories & Orders * 1029 - (US) Manufacturing & Trade, Inventory Sales * 1030 - (US) New Residential Construction * 1031 - (US) Consumer Confidence & Sentiment Indicies * 1032 - (US) Advance Monthly Sales for Retail Trade & Food Services * 1033 - (US) Personal Income Outlays * 1034 - (US) Consumer & Producer Price Indicies * 1035 - Economics of the USD cont. * 1036 - Economics of the GBP * 1037 - Economics of the JPY * 1038 - Economics of the EUR * 1039 - Economics of the CHF * 1040 - Economics of the NZD * 1041 - Economics of the AUD * 1042 - Economics of the CADTrading StrategiesLearning your own style, or in other words trading method(s) that work for you, is an essential part of Forex trading. There is no correct approach that everyone should learn. However, every trader needs to assess how much risk they can comfortably handle. It is the single most important investment issue for a Forex trader to consider. * 1001 - Learning Your Risk Tolerance * 1002 - Diversification * 1003 - Pivot Points Background * 1004 - Ideas on Trading the News * 1005 - How to Trade Breakouts * 1010 - The Foundations of Gann Theory * 1011 - What is the Elliot Wave TheoryMT4 PlatformMT4 PLATFORM * 7010 - Beginner Charts * 7015 - Beginner Market Watch Window * 7020 - Terminal Window * 7025 - Beginner Toolbars * 7030 - Chart Background Colors * 7035 - Advanced Templates * 7040 - Advanced Market Watch Window * 7045 - How to Delete Demos * 7050 - Advanced Toolbars * 7055 - Advanced Line Studies * 7060 - Advanced Arrows * 7065 - Advanced Auto Scroll * 7070 - Advanced Chart Shift * 7075 - Advanced Window ArrangementProgrammingThis is not intended to be a full fledge introduction to programming, but we will cover a lot useful information that you will need for the more specific classes. Please make sure you spend more time trying to understand and follow the logic than try to get the right answer. The truth is, in programming, there is not just one right solution. * 1010 - Intro to Programming * 1020 - Intro to MT4 Programming * 1030 - Writing Basic MT4 IndicatorsTaxesTaxation of forex is confusing and uncertain in the tax code and that makes tax filings difficult for forex traders. The tax-problem is that some types of forex are treated as IRC 1256 contracts with lower 60/40 tax treatment and other types of forex are treated as IRC 988 foreign currency transactions with ordinary gain or loss treatment. Plus IRC 1256 and IRC 988 are dueling and conflicting tax code sections. * 1010 - How Forex is Taxed * 1020 - Special Tax RulesMarket AnalysisMA Video Archive | Market Analysis with Todd Crosland * Video ArchiveGuest CoursesCourses written by guests.
Our Forex Advantages
FX direct S.A. offers the following advantages to its customers:FAVOURABLE TRADE TERMS# Minimum deposit from 10 USD.# Spread from 2 pip.# Leverage: from 1:20 to 1:400.# Spread from 0 pip (Institutional customers).# No commission in all transactions.# Narrow spreads for 25 currency pairs, gold and silver.# Automated dealings.# Direct access to "Interbank".SPECIAL MARGIN TERMS# Leverage from 1:400 to 2000,00 USD.# Leverage from 1:200 to 20.000,00 USD.# Leverage from 1:100 to 100.000,00 USD.# Leverage from 1:33 to 1000.000,00 USD.# Leverage from 1:20 from 1000.000,00 USD.BEST TERMS# An opportunity to carry out transactions 24 hours per day through Internet, or via telephone from 11 p.m. on Sunday, till 11 p.m. on Friday (GMT).# Our customers can have trading accounts in USD, EUR, CHF.# Multilingual and responsive team of the company.# Mobile trade which provides customers with an access to prices, schedules, and information about the account from a mobile phone and allows the customers to carry out transactions with the help of a palmtop computer.# We provide the best technologies and infrastructure available nowadays.# We comply with the highest international security standards and legal norms.# We provide a fully automated online system of customer management base.# We provide trading platforms with experienced traders.# We set new standards in brokerage services.
Forex Day Trading
Forex Day Trading offers some unique services to our investors and traders. Here are some:free forex trading training Free Forex Training - Live Online Register for a live, practical training session with a professional forex trader who shows you how to trade currencies using his proprietary trading strategy. You'll receive proprietary trading indicators when you attend.forex money management webinar Join our Managed Account Webinar Dec 3rd Learn about forex managed accounts from a professional money manager during our free, live webinar. Register and discover how he removes market risk from his program.free forex online trading ebooks Free Practical FX Trading Ebooks Open a mini account with $250 or more and receive our free mini trading e-book. Or open a standard account with $5,000 or more and receive our practical trading e-book designed by professionals.online forex robot Forex Trading Robot Trades your account during market hours using highly sophisticated algorithms constantly monitored by professional traders who designed and run it. Learn more about the robot.fx managed accounts Professionally Managed FX Accounts Might be appropriate for customers who don't have time to trade their own account or want to add diversification to their investment portfolios.Forex Trading AdvantagesDay trading the foreign exchange (forex or fx) market or the trading currencies has a number of advantages over stock and futures trading.forex trading goes on 24 hours a day Trading from Sunday to Friday From Sunday at 5:00 PM EST to Friday at 4:30 PM EST.start trading currencies with a lot less than trading stocks Low minimum investment Day trading currencies requires a lot less starting capital than day trading stocks. You can start with $250 or more.forex introducing broker Become an Introducing Broker (IB) An IB makes money by offering forex services to potential traders. Qualified individuals and institutions welcomed.forex 50 to 1 levearge 100:1 Leverage Forex trading offers greater buying power than day trading stocks, which offers 4:1 max leverage (see Benefits & Risks of Leverage*** on the sidebar).small forex spreads Small Trading Spreads - Generally 3 Pips Forex spreads as low as 3 pips on EURUSD.open an account and learn to trade with our free training Less Currencies to Trade There are only a few major currencies in forex, whereas in the equities market there are tens of thousands of possible stocks to trade.free online forex trading system Free trading program with real-time charts and news Free, online forex trading system with streaming, real-time charts, news and commentary relevant to the currency market.no commissions to trade the forex market No commission or transaction fees Forex Day Trading and the FCM get compensated from bid/ask spread.buy or sell foreign currencies short No trading restrictions in falling markets There are no restrictions to sell currencies short, unlike stocks which have to be sold short on an uptick rule. (see Profit and Loss Potential* on the sidebar).
About GCI Trading
Why trade with GCI? Our mission is to offer clients the best combination of advanced trading software, low costs and low margin requirements, efficient and secure back office fund administration, and a broad array of products with high profit potential. Advantages of opening a live account include:Zero commissions. Client trading performance is enhanced by eliminating all commissions and fees.Superior trading software. The GCI trading software provides real-time prices in all major currencies, market indices, shares, and commodities. Customers can choose from a Windows-based or Java-based version, and have access to mobile phone trading as well real-time charts and market news. Click here to download a free demo.Product Offerings. In addition to Forex, GCI offers trading in indices, shares, and commodity CFDs.Hedging Capability. Clients can open positions in the same instrument in opposite directions, without the positions offsetting and without using additional margin. Clients have complete control over whether they close or hedge their positions to reduce risk.Rapid and fair trade execution. Market orders are confirmed within seconds at prices clicked on or accepted by the client. GCI also has a "zero slippage guarantee" for all Forex Stop and Entry Stop orders.Low margin requirements. GCI provides access to Forex, share, and index trading with margin requirements of 0.5% on Forex, 1% on Share Indices, and 2% on individual shares.Safety of Funds. Client funds are insured and maintained in separate accounts. Furthermore, GCI is regulated by the International Financial Services Commission (IFSC) for trading in financial and commodity-based derivatives and other securities, including foreign exchange. Please see funds for further details.Client Service. GCI's professional staff is available 24 hours a day to answer questions and provide assistance. Our dealers can be accessed at all times via Live Chat, and our technical and administrative support is second to none.Fast and Efficient Back Office. GCI prides itself on speed and efficiency of both opening new accounts and processing client withdrawals. Accounts can be funded via bank wire transfer, major credit card, or PayPal. We have also established multiple global fax numbers for our clients' convenience and have a staff dedicated to making administration of your account fast, efficient, and secure.Risk is limited to deposited funds. GCI's sophisticated margin and dealing procedures mean that clients can never lose more than their funds on deposit.Tools for successful trading. GCI clients benefit from a wide array of resources to improve their trading results, including market analysis and research, real-time charts, and free Forex trading signals.Regulated broker. GCI is regulated by the International Financial Services Commission (IFSC). The IFSC's strict requirements include capital adequacy, reporting and record keeping, and proper disclosure and conduct with clients
Forex Free Demo Account
Receive a free demonstration version of our online trading software by submitting the form below. This software allows investors to trade and manage a demo account in real time over the internet. Since no money is actually at risk, this is an excellent way to evaluate our trading software and online execution. * Live prices in Forex, options, shares, indices, and commodities. Just click on the price to place a trade. * Easy-to-understand account statements, free real time Charts and News accessible from both Demo and Live accounts. * Instructions and your demo password will be sent to your e-mail address immediately. Demo accounts are valid for 30 days
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Trading the forex Market Through a expart Advisor
You would think the Forex market isnt for everyone. As the largest market of the world, with a value of over 2 trillion dollars it seems a big man game only. However, even students and housewives can trade the forex market through a expert advisor.Also known in the business world as EA, the forex expert advisor is an automated system software built by experts on the field of currency trading who have had the experience inside and out. From the name itself, individuals who make use of the EA are given the option to choose their trade parameters and are advised by the system which part of the trade would be beneficial and which could potentially make you lose your money.The tricks and expertise of the programmer, his strategies are embedded on the software. Since the trading itself is automatically executed by the system, it saves an individual a great deal from emotional stress and the physical strains of trading. After setting the needed parameters, you can minimize your acting on impulse and instinct, working mathematically. Although both impulse and instinct will allways remain factors.These forex expert advisor systems run on Meta Trade 4 platform which protects the individual with a highly developed security, interfaces that a user can customize and set the parameters with, flexibility, multilingual support and historical data. The last part refers to a previous success in the trading industry, that once the system detects the same winning condition, can send you an advice and make the trade.However, some may view the use of robots and forex expert advisors as ineffective. Since the foreign exchange is a fast moving market, the first reason why people doubt it is due to inability to point out new circumstances which arise from a combination of different elements. A new development in the market, which the program is not acquainted or programmed with, may throw off the system from considering other options and alternatives. This goes completely in contrast with the flexibility offered by the Meta Trade 4 platform. Another closely related to this are news releases. Changes in government policies, economy fluctuation and other such factors significantly affect the foreign currency trading market.Since these are conflicting advantages and disadvantages, individuals who wish to succeed in the business of trading should be careful and indentify the ratings objectively. Although the forex expert advisors may seem to do everything for you and help increase those dollar signs, a sound decision should come directly from you. If others deem that there are disadvantages against using these systems, then negate them by doing the actions yourself. Make sure the program you do buy is reviewed and has a good name in the field. Then, you can start experiencing the forex trad
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Find the latest in the world of Foreign Exchange Markets both at TMB, Nationally and Internationally. Get the latest upto date news / report about the forex related information from us. Learn about the interest rate movements as and when they happen right here right now. This can be your one stop forex news point for the latest and upto date news about forex markets.
Forigen Exchange market
The foreign exchange (currency or FX) market is where currency trading takes place. FX transactions typically involve one party purchasing a quantity of one currency in exchange for paying a quantity of another. The foreign exchange market that we see today started evolving during the 1970s when worldover countries gradually switched to floating exchange rate from their erstwhile exchange rate regime, which remained fixed as per the Bretton Woods system till 1971.Today, the FX market is one of the largest and most liquid financial markets in the world, and includes trading between large banks, central banks, currency speculators, corporations, governments, and other institutions. The average daily volume in the global foreign exchange and related markets is continuously growing. Traditional daily turnover was reported to be over US$3.2 trillion in April 2007 by the Bank for International Settlements.[1] Since then, the market has continued to grow. According to Euromoney's annual FX Poll, volumes grew a further 41% between 2007 and 2008.[2]The purpose of FX market is to facilitate trade and investment. The need for a foreign exchange market arises because of the presence of multifarious international currencies such as US Dollar, Pound Sterling, etc., and the need for trading in such currencies.
Advantages of Forex Trading
The off-exchange retail foreign currency market ("forex") describes the purchase of a particular currency from an individual or institution and the simultaneous sale of another currency at the equivalent value or current exchange rate. Essentially, the process of exchanging one currency for another is a trade based on the current rates of the two currencies involved. * 1010 - Intro to Forex * 1011 - Forex Prices * 1012 - Forex vs. Equities * 1013 - Forex vs. Futures * 1014 - Understanding Currency Pairs * 1015 - Understanding Margin * 1020 - Contract Sizes & Margin Call * 1030 - Majors, Cross & PipsTechnical Analysis“Technical analysis” is an industry term that more often than not sounds much more complicated than the actual process is. Really, it ought to be referred to as “price analysis”, as this would be a more accurate description. Through the use of charted data traders around the world analyze their market of choice. The objective: attempt to determine future price movement. The means: understanding price movement patterns of the past. * 1010 - Intro to Technical Analysis * 1015 - Basic Concepts * 1020 - Pattern Recognition * 1030 - Support & Resistance * 1040 - Moving Averages * 1050 - Trading with 2 Moving Averages * 1060 - MACDFundamental AnalysisFundamental analysis is the study of the core underlying elements that influence the economy of a particular currency. This method of study attempts to predict price action and market trends by analyzing economic indicators, government policy and societal factors. Imagine financial markets as a large clock, the gears inside this clock that move the hands, or drive the clock would be these "fundamentals". * 1010 - Intro to Fundamental Analysis * 1015 - Central Banks * 1020 - Economic Indicators by Currency or Region * 1022 - Major US Fundamental Indicators * 1023 - (US) Gross Domestic Product * 1024 - (US) Indicators List * 1025 - (US) The Employment Situation * 1026 - (US) Industrial Production & Capacity Utilization * 1027 - (US) Institute for Supply Management Indicies * 1028 - (US) Manufacturers Shipments, Inventories & Orders * 1029 - (US) Manufacturing & Trade, Inventory Sales * 1030 - (US) New Residential Construction * 1031 - (US) Consumer Confidence & Sentiment Indicies * 1032 - (US) Advance Monthly Sales for Retail Trade & Food Services * 1033 - (US) Personal Income Outlays * 1034 - (US) Consumer & Producer Price Indicies * 1035 - Economics of the USD cont. * 1036 - Economics of the GBP * 1037 - Economics of the JPY * 1038 - Economics of the EUR * 1039 - Economics of the CHF * 1040 - Economics of the NZD * 1041 - Economics of the AUD * 1042 - Economics of the CADTrading StrategiesLearning your own style, or in other words trading method(s) that work for you, is an essential part of Forex trading. There is no correct approach that everyone should learn. However, every trader needs to assess how much risk they can comfortably handle. It is the single most important investment issue for a Forex trader to consider. * 1001 - Learning Your Risk Tolerance * 1002 - Diversification * 1003 - Pivot Points Background * 1004 - Ideas on Trading the News * 1005 - How to Trade Breakouts * 1010 - The Foundations of Gann Theory * 1011 - What is the Elliot Wave TheoryMT4 PlatformMT4 PLATFORM * 7010 - Beginner Charts * 7015 - Beginner Market Watch Window * 7020 - Terminal Window * 7025 - Beginner Toolbars * 7030 - Chart Background Colors * 7035 - Advanced Templates * 7040 - Advanced Market Watch Window * 7045 - How to Delete Demos * 7050 - Advanced Toolbars * 7055 - Advanced Line Studies * 7060 - Advanced Arrows * 7065 - Advanced Auto Scroll * 7070 - Advanced Chart Shift * 7075 - Advanced Window ArrangementProgrammingThis is not intended to be a full fledge introduction to programming, but we will cover a lot useful information that you will need for the more specific classes. Please make sure you spend more time trying to understand and follow the logic than try to get the right answer. The truth is, in programming, there is not just one right solution. * 1010 - Intro to Programming * 1020 - Intro to MT4 Programming * 1030 - Writing Basic MT4 IndicatorsTaxesTaxation of forex is confusing and uncertain in the tax code and that makes tax filings difficult for forex traders. The tax-problem is that some types of forex are treated as IRC 1256 contracts with lower 60/40 tax treatment and other types of forex are treated as IRC 988 foreign currency transactions with ordinary gain or loss treatment. Plus IRC 1256 and IRC 988 are dueling and conflicting tax code sections. * 1010 - How Forex is Taxed * 1020 - Special Tax RulesMarket AnalysisMA Video Archive | Market Analysis with Todd Crosland * Video ArchiveGuest CoursesCourses written by guests.
Our Forex Advantages
FX direct S.A. offers the following advantages to its customers:FAVOURABLE TRADE TERMS# Minimum deposit from 10 USD.# Spread from 2 pip.# Leverage: from 1:20 to 1:400.# Spread from 0 pip (Institutional customers).# No commission in all transactions.# Narrow spreads for 25 currency pairs, gold and silver.# Automated dealings.# Direct access to "Interbank".SPECIAL MARGIN TERMS# Leverage from 1:400 to 2000,00 USD.# Leverage from 1:200 to 20.000,00 USD.# Leverage from 1:100 to 100.000,00 USD.# Leverage from 1:33 to 1000.000,00 USD.# Leverage from 1:20 from 1000.000,00 USD.BEST TERMS# An opportunity to carry out transactions 24 hours per day through Internet, or via telephone from 11 p.m. on Sunday, till 11 p.m. on Friday (GMT).# Our customers can have trading accounts in USD, EUR, CHF.# Multilingual and responsive team of the company.# Mobile trade which provides customers with an access to prices, schedules, and information about the account from a mobile phone and allows the customers to carry out transactions with the help of a palmtop computer.# We provide the best technologies and infrastructure available nowadays.# We comply with the highest international security standards and legal norms.# We provide a fully automated online system of customer management base.# We provide trading platforms with experienced traders.# We set new standards in brokerage services.
Forex Day Trading
Forex Day Trading offers some unique services to our investors and traders. Here are some:free forex trading training Free Forex Training - Live Online Register for a live, practical training session with a professional forex trader who shows you how to trade currencies using his proprietary trading strategy. You'll receive proprietary trading indicators when you attend.forex money management webinar Join our Managed Account Webinar Dec 3rd Learn about forex managed accounts from a professional money manager during our free, live webinar. Register and discover how he removes market risk from his program.free forex online trading ebooks Free Practical FX Trading Ebooks Open a mini account with $250 or more and receive our free mini trading e-book. Or open a standard account with $5,000 or more and receive our practical trading e-book designed by professionals.online forex robot Forex Trading Robot Trades your account during market hours using highly sophisticated algorithms constantly monitored by professional traders who designed and run it. Learn more about the robot.fx managed accounts Professionally Managed FX Accounts Might be appropriate for customers who don't have time to trade their own account or want to add diversification to their investment portfolios.Forex Trading AdvantagesDay trading the foreign exchange (forex or fx) market or the trading currencies has a number of advantages over stock and futures trading.forex trading goes on 24 hours a day Trading from Sunday to Friday From Sunday at 5:00 PM EST to Friday at 4:30 PM EST.start trading currencies with a lot less than trading stocks Low minimum investment Day trading currencies requires a lot less starting capital than day trading stocks. You can start with $250 or more.forex introducing broker Become an Introducing Broker (IB) An IB makes money by offering forex services to potential traders. Qualified individuals and institutions welcomed.forex 50 to 1 levearge 100:1 Leverage Forex trading offers greater buying power than day trading stocks, which offers 4:1 max leverage (see Benefits & Risks of Leverage*** on the sidebar).small forex spreads Small Trading Spreads - Generally 3 Pips Forex spreads as low as 3 pips on EURUSD.open an account and learn to trade with our free training Less Currencies to Trade There are only a few major currencies in forex, whereas in the equities market there are tens of thousands of possible stocks to trade.free online forex trading system Free trading program with real-time charts and news Free, online forex trading system with streaming, real-time charts, news and commentary relevant to the currency market.no commissions to trade the forex market No commission or transaction fees Forex Day Trading and the FCM get compensated from bid/ask spread.buy or sell foreign currencies short No trading restrictions in falling markets There are no restrictions to sell currencies short, unlike stocks which have to be sold short on an uptick rule. (see Profit and Loss Potential* on the sidebar).
About GCI Trading
Why trade with GCI? Our mission is to offer clients the best combination of advanced trading software, low costs and low margin requirements, efficient and secure back office fund administration, and a broad array of products with high profit potential. Advantages of opening a live account include:Zero commissions. Client trading performance is enhanced by eliminating all commissions and fees.Superior trading software. The GCI trading software provides real-time prices in all major currencies, market indices, shares, and commodities. Customers can choose from a Windows-based or Java-based version, and have access to mobile phone trading as well real-time charts and market news. Click here to download a free demo.Product Offerings. In addition to Forex, GCI offers trading in indices, shares, and commodity CFDs.Hedging Capability. Clients can open positions in the same instrument in opposite directions, without the positions offsetting and without using additional margin. Clients have complete control over whether they close or hedge their positions to reduce risk.Rapid and fair trade execution. Market orders are confirmed within seconds at prices clicked on or accepted by the client. GCI also has a "zero slippage guarantee" for all Forex Stop and Entry Stop orders.Low margin requirements. GCI provides access to Forex, share, and index trading with margin requirements of 0.5% on Forex, 1% on Share Indices, and 2% on individual shares.Safety of Funds. Client funds are insured and maintained in separate accounts. Furthermore, GCI is regulated by the International Financial Services Commission (IFSC) for trading in financial and commodity-based derivatives and other securities, including foreign exchange. Please see funds for further details.Client Service. GCI's professional staff is available 24 hours a day to answer questions and provide assistance. Our dealers can be accessed at all times via Live Chat, and our technical and administrative support is second to none.Fast and Efficient Back Office. GCI prides itself on speed and efficiency of both opening new accounts and processing client withdrawals. Accounts can be funded via bank wire transfer, major credit card, or PayPal. We have also established multiple global fax numbers for our clients' convenience and have a staff dedicated to making administration of your account fast, efficient, and secure.Risk is limited to deposited funds. GCI's sophisticated margin and dealing procedures mean that clients can never lose more than their funds on deposit.Tools for successful trading. GCI clients benefit from a wide array of resources to improve their trading results, including market analysis and research, real-time charts, and free Forex trading signals.Regulated broker. GCI is regulated by the International Financial Services Commission (IFSC). The IFSC's strict requirements include capital adequacy, reporting and record keeping, and proper disclosure and conduct with clients
Forex Free Demo Account
Receive a free demonstration version of our online trading software by submitting the form below. This software allows investors to trade and manage a demo account in real time over the internet. Since no money is actually at risk, this is an excellent way to evaluate our trading software and online execution. * Live prices in Forex, options, shares, indices, and commodities. Just click on the price to place a trade. * Easy-to-understand account statements, free real time Charts and News accessible from both Demo and Live accounts. * Instructions and your demo password will be sent to your e-mail address immediately. Demo accounts are valid for 30 days
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Trading the forex Market Through a expart Advisor
You would think the Forex market isnt for everyone. As the largest market of the world, with a value of over 2 trillion dollars it seems a big man game only. However, even students and housewives can trade the forex market through a expert advisor.Also known in the business world as EA, the forex expert advisor is an automated system software built by experts on the field of currency trading who have had the experience inside and out. From the name itself, individuals who make use of the EA are given the option to choose their trade parameters and are advised by the system which part of the trade would be beneficial and which could potentially make you lose your money.The tricks and expertise of the programmer, his strategies are embedded on the software. Since the trading itself is automatically executed by the system, it saves an individual a great deal from emotional stress and the physical strains of trading. After setting the needed parameters, you can minimize your acting on impulse and instinct, working mathematically. Although both impulse and instinct will allways remain factors.These forex expert advisor systems run on Meta Trade 4 platform which protects the individual with a highly developed security, interfaces that a user can customize and set the parameters with, flexibility, multilingual support and historical data. The last part refers to a previous success in the trading industry, that once the system detects the same winning condition, can send you an advice and make the trade.However, some may view the use of robots and forex expert advisors as ineffective. Since the foreign exchange is a fast moving market, the first reason why people doubt it is due to inability to point out new circumstances which arise from a combination of different elements. A new development in the market, which the program is not acquainted or programmed with, may throw off the system from considering other options and alternatives. This goes completely in contrast with the flexibility offered by the Meta Trade 4 platform. Another closely related to this are news releases. Changes in government policies, economy fluctuation and other such factors significantly affect the foreign currency trading market.Since these are conflicting advantages and disadvantages, individuals who wish to succeed in the business of trading should be careful and indentify the ratings objectively. Although the forex expert advisors may seem to do everything for you and help increase those dollar signs, a sound decision should come directly from you. If others deem that there are disadvantages against using these systems, then negate them by doing the actions yourself. Make sure the program you do buy is reviewed and has a good name in the field. Then, you can start experiencing the forex trad
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Forigen Exchange market
The foreign exchange (currency or FX) market is where currency trading takes place. FX transactions typically involve one party purchasing a quantity of one currency in exchange for paying a quantity of another. The foreign exchange market that we see today started evolving during the 1970s when worldover countries gradually switched to floating exchange rate from their erstwhile exchange rate regime, which remained fixed as per the Bretton Woods system till 1971.Today, the FX market is one of the largest and most liquid financial markets in the world, and includes trading between large banks, central banks, currency speculators, corporations, governments, and other institutions. The average daily volume in the global foreign exchange and related markets is continuously growing. Traditional daily turnover was reported to be over US$3.2 trillion in April 2007 by the Bank for International Settlements.[1] Since then, the market has continued to grow. According to Euromoney's annual FX Poll, volumes grew a further 41% between 2007 and 2008.[2]The purpose of FX market is to facilitate trade and investment. The need for a foreign exchange market arises because of the presence of multifarious international currencies such as US Dollar, Pound Sterling, etc., and the need for trading in such currencies.
Advantages of Forex Trading
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