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!
How to make a Blackberry Mojito
Growing up on a farm meant my list of chores included helping pick blackberries. These juicy morsels of sour deliciousness meant we were going to be enjoying homemade fresh blackberry pie, cobbler, and jam. I could try to describe just how amazing these desserts and jam were, but there really are no words.
Last night I asked my mother what variety of blackberries she planted on the farm. She said that she didn’t remember the name, however, the plants she planted were a thornless variety. That makes sense because I don’t remember ever getting stuck by thorns when picking blackberries.
Ingredients
- 5 - 6 fresh blackberries
- 4 fresh mint leaves
- 1 1/2 ounces simple syrup or blackberry syrup (GF Option: purchase gluten free syrup or make your own)
- 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup club soda, chilled (GF Option: use gluten free club soda)
- 1 to 1 1/2 ounces white rum (GF Option: use gluten free brand of rum or use a gluten-free rum substitute)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Garnish with fresh sprigs of mint and fresh whole blackberries
Instructions
- Rinse blackberries and mint leaves under cool tap water. Gently pat dry with paper towels.
- Place blackberries, mint leaves, simple or blackberry syrup and lime juice into a small bowl.
- Gently mash the mixture with a muddler. Do not shred the mint leaves, rather simply bruise them to release the essential oils.
- Stir in club soda and rum.
- Strain to remove the blackberry seeds and remnants of the mint leaves.
- Pour into chilled stemware.
- Add ice and garnish with fresh sprigs of mint and several fresh whole blackberries.
- Serve.
Notes
Adjust amounts of ingredients to suit your individual taste. Double the recipe to make 2 mojitos
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