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!
Gluten-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies {Clean Eating}
These gluten-free chocolate peanut butter cookies have a chocolate brownie cookie base, a peanut butter filling and easy chocolate topping. They are inspired by buckeye brownies and the peanut butter chocolate bars I had for school lunch in elementary school. Oh! Those were SO good!
I think I have found my new favorite cookie – I know, I know I say that every time I post a new cookie recipe. I can’t help it, I love cookies, and I think they are all my favorite. Christmas is a dangerous and delicious time of year. There are cookies – EVERYWHERE! I love it and hate it at the same time.
These gluten-free chocolate peanut butter cookies have a rich chocolatey, fudgy, brownie-deliciousness base. Seriously, if you were feeling lazy, you could just make the cookie base and be completely satisfied with life…but the peanut butter and chocolate topping take these cookies to the next level of WOW!
Plus, the filling and chocolate topping is super-easy. One idea is to serve them on the side and let people choose how much, if any, of each topping they want. Plus, they are a lot easier to store that way. . . It’s no secret that I love chocolate and peanut butter together – really I love anything that has peanut butter or chocolate it in, but together is the best!
These gluten-free chocolate peanut butter cookies have an almond flour chocolate cookie base, peanut butter filling and chocolate topping. They are a healthy way to enjoy the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup arrowroot powder
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Real Salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 4 oz goat cheese softened (cream cheese maybe substituted)
- 1 egg
For the Peanut Butter Filling
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1-2 Tbsp coconut flour
For the Chocolate Topping
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Combine all of the ingredients for the base together in one large bowl
- Roll the dough into 20 individual sized balls, place on a cookie sheet, and slightly flatten with the palm or your hand or back of a spoon
- Bake 12-15 minutes
- While the cookies are baking combine the ingredients for the peanut butter filling. (Note: natural peanut butter is not created equal, so add the coconut flour 1/2 Tbsp at a time until a slightly sticky "dough" is formed. 1 Tbsp of coconut flour worked perfect for me)
- Once the cookies are done baking, roll the peanut butter into small balls and gently press into the middle of the warm cookies
- Melt together the chocolate chips and coconut oil and spoon over the cookies
- Allow to cool and serve
- Store in the fridge or freezer
Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies {Clean Eating}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 124mg5%
Potassium 110mg3%
Total Carbohydrates 13g4%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 5g
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A1.4%
Calcium6%
Iron5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
0 Response to "Gluten-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies {Clean Eating}"
Posting Komentar