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Monday, August 22, 2011

Tips to Help You to Succeed in Currency Trading

So many people fail in trading Forex. But you don’t have to. Some people ask me if there any rules to become a successful trader. When I think about my trading I clearly see 20 rules that if followed can make you consistently profitable trader. Some of them you probably know. The only thing is left is to implement them in your trading.

1. Plan your trades and trade your plan.
It is absolutely necessary to have a plan so you know what you will do in such and such market situation. In fact the lack of planning ahead probably the biggest reason of failure of most traders.

2. Fear and hope are the two worst enemies for trader.
You need learn to control your emotions. Not to get rid of them. They are actually engines that keep you going. However engines that go out of control are very dangerous.


3. Always keep the records of the results for your trading.
If you want to repeat your successful trades over and over, if you want to avoid failure you went through, then you need to keep track of your decisions and actions. That’s why you need to record all your trading results.

4. Keep the positive attitude regardless of the results of your trading.
Result of a single trade mean very little. The long term result is what you are looking at. Therefore keeping the positive attitude no matter what the result of a current single trade will help you to move over it to the next more profitable one.

5. Think about Forex only when you are trading.
In order to succeed in Forex you need to learn to focus. Whatever you do focus on it. That means if you are not trading focus on whatever you do and forget about the market.

6. Stop-loss is the key to your success in trading. Always cut your losses.
The golden rule of traders states: never-ever trade without stop loss orders. If you do it’s a surest way to lose your trading account entirely.

7. Always devote your time to study the market.
Set up aside certain amount of time to go through the price charts and economic news to better understand the price movement.

8. Always set your profit limit in each trade.
The same as with stop loss orders you need to know your profit target for each trade. I had so many potentially winning trades that turned into a losers just because I didn’t have a clear plan for taking profit.

9. Trust your own opinion before entering the market.
Facts are priceless. Opinions are worthless. Those who follow so called “gurus” in trading will never be able to make a significant profit. Take the full responsibility for your actions don’t hunt for opinions just because you are afraid to act upon your own opinion.

10. Keep your stop losses untouched during the trade.
It comes back to the rule number one. Once you have planned your potential risk and placed the stop loss don’t touch it until price reaches the profit target or stop loss. By moving the stop loss your are changing a significant parameter of your trading system. That is the way to turn a winning into a losing one.
Everyone knows that currency trading is a good opportunity to make significant amount of money. At the same time it is the best opportunity to lose even bigger amount of money. I hope the above tips will help you to preserve your trading capital and gradually to grow it.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Knowing How to Trade in Forex

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.

 

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Insurance Company: Must have

Choosing the insurance company to serve your insurance needs is something not too many Americans relish doing, except when they want to make sure that they pay the lowest premium.
This is fine. The amount of insurance premium involved is a key consideration in the choice of an insurance company to take care of your needs. But it is certainly not just the only one.
Most Americans take their insurance needs for granted, oftentimes doing it simply to comply with a government law or a bank requirement. These are their compelling reasons to take out an insurance policy, not as a hedge against possible life and non-life losses.
When a real disaster or accident happens and insurance claims have to be made, only then do they realize the importance of having chosen a reliable insurance company to serve their needs. When that time comes, a good insurance company should be able to readily process your legitimate claim and pay you for your losses. After all, you buy insurance policies not only to comply with certain regulatory requirements, but to protect you financially and provide you with peace of mind.
There are a good number of insurance companies out there, so a good choice should be made according to the following considerations:
• Deal only with an insurance company that is licensed to operate in your state. If anything happens, you can count on your state insurance department to help settle certain dispute between you and your insurer.
• Get more than one quotation from different brokers and insurance companies. Insurance companies are known to offer similar products at different prices. Study each quote before you start your premium payment.
• Buy only from reputable insurance companies with a history of financial soundness over the years by using ratings from reliable rating firms, like Standard and Poor, Moody’s and A.M. Best. A rating of “A” is your best guarantee of a financially stable insurance company.
• An insurance company and its representative should handle claims fairly and quickly. Talk to other customers who have experienced dealing with a particularly insurance company or agent. You can likewise check internet forums and national claims database to check complaints against a particular insurance firm.
• You should feel at ease with your insurance purchase by making sure that the agent or company will be easy to reach in case you have a question or a need to file a claim.
If you’re like most people, chances are you’ve been using the same insurance company for years. It’s not even a surprise if your current auto and home insurance policies are from the same insurance firm that your parents had. Nothing wrong with that – except when something goes wrong. And when it comes to insurance, it can’t be any worse when something goes wrong at the time you file for an insurance claim.
So for your own peace of mind, it is a good idea to review your present insurance policy, or one being offered to you, using the above checklist. If it passes the test, which it should considering the length of time your insurance company has been in existence, then well and good. Otherwise, it may be time for you to consider another insurance provider.