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!
Summer Berry Cheesecake
There’s never a bad reason to have cheesecake, and this Summer Berry Cheesecake is perfect any day of the year, but especially right now as you’re planning out your Memorial Day or fourth of July barbecues and picnics.
There’s never a bad reason to have cheesecake, and this Summer Berry Cheesecake is perfect any day of the year, but especially right now as you’re planning out your Memorial Day or fourth of July barbecues and picnics.
Ingredients
- CRUST:
- 3/4 cup salted butter, at room temperature, cubed
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- FILLING:
- 5 packages (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup strawberries, crushed
- 1 cup blueberries, crushed
- Fresh mixed berries for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly butter, or spray with a non stick vegetable spray, an 9 inch springform pan.
- In your food processor ( or bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment) place the butter, sugar, lemon zest, egg yolks, vanilla and process to combine. Add the flour and pulse until the pastry starts to come together and form clumps.
- Transfer the pastry to the prepared pan and, using your fingertips, evenly press the pastry onto the bottom and up (2-3 inch) the sides of the pan.
- Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- Reduce heat to 325 F. Wrap pan (sides and bottom) with foil.
- In a large mixer-bowl or bowl, beat the cream cheese until it is smooth and there are no lumps. Add the sugar, cream, eggs, egg yolk, flour, lemon zest and vanilla to the bowl and beat on medium-low speed until combined and creamy.
- Divide batter in half. Fold crushed strawberries and crushed blueberries into half of the batter. Pour into crust. Top with remaining batter.
- Place pan in a roasting pan large enough to prevent the sides from touching. Bring a few cups of water to a boil and pour into the roasting pan, being careful not to splash any water onto the cheesecake. Fill the pan to reach halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
- Bake at 325 F for 1 hour and 45-55 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the cheesecake cool slowly for 1 hour.
- Dry the bottom of the pan, cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- Carefully run a knife around the edges of the cheesecake, loosen sides and remove.
- Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries and blueberries.
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