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!
Strawberry Mousse & Lime Jello Dessert Cups
Oh my goodness, our guests RAVED about these easy strawberry mousse dessert cups! With their cute watermelon look, they’re perfect for any summer party, pot luck or picnic. They would also be a great addition to a birthday party or baby shower.
I made these for my sister’s baby shower and everyone loved them so much I made them again for Father’s Day! The best part is that they are SO EASY. They are no-bake, so they come together quickly.
For this simple strawberry mousse recipe, you actually use real strawberries, which adds a ton of flavor. Basically, you make lime jello for the bottom or the watermelon rind. On top you add the no-bake strawberry mousse. It is an easy but incredibly good recipe!
But of course, no watermelon dessert is complete without seeds! So we added chocolate chips to the top.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 – 3 oz package lime jello
- 2 – 3 oz. pkg Strawberry Jello
- 1 c. cold water
- 1 – 8 oz. pkg cream cheese
- 2 c. rough cut, cleaned strawberries
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 c. Cool Whip
- 1/2 c. Chocolate Chips
INTRUCTIONS :
- STEP 1: Prepare lime jello according to package directions. Set out plastic cups and pour jello into the bottom of each cup to desired height. You may have some left over. Let cool and set for two hours in fridge.
- STEP 2: Once the lime jello has set, dissolve contents of strawberry jello with 1 cup boiling water. Then add jello mixture, cold water, vanilla, strawberries and cream cheese to a blender. Mix well until all ingredients are blended smooth. Transfer to a bowl and gently fold in cool whip (or generic whipped topping…that’s what we used!) until mixed. Next, pour into your dessert cups. Let set an additional two hours in the fridge.
- STEP 3: Place chocolate chips on top to look like watermelon seeds.
- STEP 4: Wow your guests with this fun and refreshing treat, perfect on a hot summer day!
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