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!
Grilled Cajun Chicken, a clean eating recipe
My family loves having a bit of heat to their food. So, you will find Cajun dishes on my menu often. We recently had a recipe for Cajun shrimp that was to die for. The whole meal was made on a large sheet pan and was so easy to clean up. I know it will be something we have again and again.
Removing the skin and the bone from the chicken thighs makes the chicken less fat and a healthier choice. We love chicken thighs because they are always so tender and moist. I realize they may contain a little more fat, but without the skin on the thigh, I don’t worry about it too much.
Ingredients
- Cajun Spice
- 3 TBL Paprika
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 TBL Butter
Instructions
- Mix all of the spices and herbs in a small bowl. Rub the chicken thighs with about 1/2 of the mixture. Place the chicken in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Heat the grill to about 300 Degrees.
- Melt the butter in a small microwavable dish. When the butter is melted, add the remaining spices.
- Place the chicken on the grill and brush some of the spicy butter on it. Grill for about 10 minutes and then flip the thigh. Brush on more of the cajun butter and cook another 10 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165.
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