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!
Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe
This spicy Thai cucumber salad has a classic Asian flavour, with a touch of sweetness and a hint of spiciness. I love Thai food, but I don’t usually know where to start when it comes to getting those amazing flavours. This recipe uses simple ingredients that you should be able to find on the shelves at your regular grocery store. It’s not overpoweringly spicy, just enough to give it a small kick and to take things up a notch! It tastes amazing and totally reminds me of the food served at my favourite Thai restaurant!
When we were in University, my sister and I joined the “Fine Dining Club”, which kind of sounds ridiculous now looking back, but it was a fantastic way for us to try out a bunch of the awesome little restaurants in our city that we never would have found. There was a group of about 8 of us, all studying different things in school, and we would meet at different restaurants and try adventurous new foods. We were students and none of us had a whole lot of money, so we couldn’t really afford the “gourmet” restaurants. So we went for international foods instead.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 Seedless Cucumbers
- 2 Large Carrots
- 3 Green Onions
- ¼ cup Peanuts
For the Dressing:
- ⅓ cup Rice Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (1/4 teaspoon if you want it less spicy)
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Spiralize the cucumbers. Cut the carrots into thin julienne strips. Thinnly slice the green onions. Chop the peanuts.
- Mix the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl, and whisk until well combined.
- Add the chopped vegetables to a large salad bowl. (Save some green onions and peanuts for garnish.)
- Pour the dressing over top and toss to combine.
- Garnish with extra chopped peanuts and green onions.
- Serve immediately.
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