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!
Healthy One-Pot Enchilada Pasta
This is the part where you’d wondering how on Earth I made that work, eh? It was easy thanks to my newest pasta obsession: Chickapea Pasta!
Organic, and 100% sketch-free… this legume-based pasta is made of just two ingredients: chickpeas and lentils. Seriously! Thats it! Put ’em together and the result is a gloriously gluten-free pasta packing 27 grams of protein and 13 grams of heart-healthy fiber in each serving. While the stats had me completely sold, the taste is what keeps me coming back for more. It’s tender with an addictive chewiness, perfectly al-dente, and has a subtle nuttiness that pairs great with just about everything under the sun.
So far I’ve had it with a homemade bolognese, pesto, and enchilada-style and I can’t get enough! After inhaling my first box, I jumped at the opportunity to join the Chickapea Pasta team and can’t wait to share this deliciousness with your face!
This healthy one pot pasta makes an easy + delicious dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) box Chickapea Pasta
- 2 + 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2-1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup frozen corn (canned works too!) extra if desired
- 1-2 cups black beans, to taste (drained + rinsed)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 oz grated cheese (I used sharp cheddar + havarti)
- TOP WITH...
- Plain Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
- Fresh Cilantro and/or Green Onion
- Chopped Tomato
- Finely Diced Jalapeño
- Serve with lime wedges for a burst of citrus flavor!
Instructions
- If you plan on popping this bad boy in the oven to melt the cheese, use an oven-safe pot/pan and pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees F. Prefer to stir the cheese into the pasta? Skip ze oven.
- First combine your enchilada sauce and refried beans and whisk together to mix well. This unsuspecting combo amps up the flavor, adds luscious thickness, and boosts the protein/fiber content of your zest red enchilada sauce.
- In a large skillet over high heat, add half of the bean-spiked enchilada sauce, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and chickapea pasta.
- Bring to a boil, then add corn and black beans (as much as you'd like!) and season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and reduce heat to low/simmer, allowing the pasta approx. 20 minutes to cook or until your perfect level of al-dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once ready, add any additional enchilada sauce to taste. I like to save some to pour over my pasta when reheating leftovers, as the pasta tends to soak up some of the sauce in the fridge (hello flavor infusion!)
- Add your cheese. You can swirl it into the pasta or sprinkle on top and use an oven mit to transfer pot to oven, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until hot and melty!
- Top with all your favorite toppings and enjoy! This delish dish tastes great the first day and equally awesome the next.
Notes
Vegan? Let's do this! To veganize this veg-tastic dish simply omit the cheese and skip any dairy-based toppings entirely! Plant-based shredded cheese makes a lovely addition as does vegan sour cream as a topping if you'd like! You can even add some fresh guacamole on top, YUM!
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