It's possible to trade profitably on the Forex, the nearly $2 trillion worldwide currency exchange market. But the odds are against you, even more so if you don't prepare and plan your trades. According to a 2014 Bloomberg report, several analyses of retail Forex trading, including one by the National Futures Association (NFA), the industry's regulatory body, concluded that more than two out of three Forex traders lose money.
This suggests that self-education and caution are recommended. Here are some approaches that may improve your odds of taking a profit.
Prepare Before You Begin Trading
Because the Forex market is highly leveraged -- as much as 50 to 1 -- it can have the same appeal as buying a lottery ticket: some small chance of making a killing. This, however, isn't trading; it's gambling, with the odds long against you.
A better way of entering the Forex market is to carefully prepare. Beginning with a practice account is helpful and risk-free. While you're trading in your practice account, read the most frequently recommended Forex trading books, among them
Currency Forecasting: A Guide to Fundamental and Technical Models of Exchange Rate Determination, by Michael R. Rosenberg is short, not too sweet and highly admired introduction to the Forex market.
Forex Strategies: Best Forex Strategies for High Profits and Reduced Risk, by Matthew Maybury is an excellent introduction to Forex trading.
The Little Book of Currency Trading: How to Make Big Profits in the World of Forex, by Kathy Lien is another concise introduction that has stood the test of time.
All three are available on Amazon. Rosenberg's book, unfortunately, is pricey, but it's widely available in public libraries. "Trading in the Zone: Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline and a Winning Attitude," by Mark Douglas is another good book that's available on Amazon, and, again, somewhat pricey, although the Kindle edition is not.
Use the information gained from your reading to plan your trades before plunging in. The more you change your plan, the more you end up in trouble and the less likely that elusive forex profit will end up in your pocket.
Diversify and Limit Your Risks
Two strategies that belong in every trader's arsenal are:
Diversification: Traders who execute many small traders, particularly in different markets where the correlation between markets is low, have a better chance of making a profit. Putting all your money in one big trade is always a bad idea.
Familiarize yourself with ways guaranteeing a profit on an already profitable order, such as a trailing stop, and of limiting losses using stop and limit orders. These strategies and more are covered in the recommended books. Novice traders often make the mistake of concentrating on how to win; it's even more important to understand how to limit your losses.
Be Patient
Forex traders, particularly beginners, are prone to getting nervous if a trade does not go their way immediately, or if the trade goes into a little profit they get itchy to pull the plug and walk away with a small profit that could have been a significant profit with little downside risk using appropriate risk reduction strategies.
In "On Any Given Sunday," Al Pacino reminds us that "football is a game of inches." That's a winning attitude in the Forex market as well. Remember that you are going to win some trades and lose others. Take satisfaction in the accumulation of a few more wins than losses. Over time, that could make you rich!
CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKES RECIPE
Get the goodness of chocolate covered strawberries in a glass! Dark Cocoa Candy Melts blend perfectly with strawberry ice cream. Top it all off with sparkling sugar, a mini chocolate doughnut and a chocolate covered strawberry, of course.
Step 1
INGREDIENTS:
- Milkshake Garnishes
- 1 cup Wilton Dark Cocoa Candy Melts Candy
- 1/3 cup Wilton Pink Sparkling Sugar
- 4 large strawberries
- Baked Chocolate Mini Doughnuts (recipe follows)
- Milkshake
- 1 container (1-1/2 quarts) strawberry ice cream
- 2 cups milk
- 3/4 cup Wilton Dark Cocoa Candy Melts Candy, finely chopped
- Whipped cream, to serve
- Step 2
- To prepare milkshake glasses, melt dark cocoa Candy Melts Candy according to package directions. Dip rims of 4 pint glasses in melted candy, then in pink sparkling sugar. Set aside until candy has set. With remaining candy, dip strawberries. Refrigerate until candy has set.
- Step 3
- For milkshakes: combine ice cream and milk in a blender; process until smooth. Stir in chopped candy. Divide mixture evenly among prepared glasses; top with whipped cream. Add candy-covered strawberries and mini doughnuts. Serve immediately.
- Makes 4 milkshakes.
- Step 4
- Baked Mini Chocolate Doughnuts Ingredients:
Doughnuts
- 1/4 cup cake flour, sifted
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Glaze
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 1 drop Wilton Pink Color Right Base Color
- Wilton White Nonpareils Sprinkles (optional)
Step 5
For doughnuts: Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare Mini Doughnut Pan with vegetable pan spray.
Step 6
In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add milk, egg, and butter; stir until just combined. Divide doughnut batter evenly among pan cavities. Spread batter around center post to edges of cup.
Step 7
Bake 6-7 minutes or until the top of the doughnuts spring back when touched. Cool in pan 3 minutes; remove to cooling grid and cool completely.
Step 8
For glaze: In small bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, corn syrup, milk and color until smooth. Dip tops of doughnuts in glaze; sprinkle with sprinkles, if using.
Makes about 1 dozen mini doughnuts.
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