Calculating Pivot Points

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

There are several ways to arrive to the Pivot point. The method we found to have the most accurate results is calculated by taking the average of the high, low and close of a previous period (or session).

Pivot point (PP) = (High + Low + Close) / 3
Take for instance the following EUR/USD information from the previous session:
Open: 1.2386
High: 1.2474
Low: 1.2376
Close: 1.2458
The PP would be,
PP = (1.2474 + 1.2376 + 1.2458) / 3 = 1.2439

What does this number tell us?
It simply tells us that if the market is trading above 1.2439, Bulls are winning the battle pushing the prices higher. And if the market is trading below this 1.2439 the bears are winning the battle pulling prices lower. On both cases this condition is likely to sustain until the next session.
Since the Forex market is a 24hr market (no close or open from day to day) there is a eternal battle on deciding at what time we should take the open, close, high and low from each session. From our point of view, the times that produce more accurate predictions is taking the open at 00:00 GMT and the close at 23:59 GMT.

Besides the calculation of the PP, there are other support and resistance levels that are calculated taking the PP as a reference.
Support 1 (S1) = (PP * 2) - H
Resistance 1 (R1) = (PP * 2) - L
Support 2 (S2) = PP - (R1 - S1)
Resistance 2 (R2) = PP + (R1 - S1)
Where , H is the High of the previous period and L is the low of the previous period
Continuing with the example above, PP = 1.2439
S1 = (1.2439 * 2) - 1.2474 = 1.2404
R1 = (1.2439 * 2) - 1.2376 = 1.2502
R2 = 1.2439 + (1.2636 - 1.2537) = 1.2537
S2 = 1.2439 - (1.2636 - 1.2537) = 1.2537

These levels are supposed to mark support and resistance levels for the current session.
On the example above, the PP was calculated using information of the previous session (previous day.) This way we could see possible intraday resistance and support levels. But it can also be calculated using the previous weekly or monthly data to determine such levels.

By doing so we are able to see the sentiment over longer periods of time. Also we can see possible levels that might offer support and resistance throughout the week or month. Calculating the Pivot point in a weekly or monthly basis is mostly used by long term traders, but it can also be used by short time traders, it gives us a good idea about the longer term trend.

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Why Demo Account Performance Is Often Better Than Real Account Performance?

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Over the past several years, the popularity of online currency trading has grown substantially. Each day, online FX brokerage firms attract new investors - each of them lining up with a glint in their eye, lured in by promises of easy money. Most of these companies allow you to sign up for a free demo account which lets you place mock trades using their trading platform to get a feel for the excitement of currency trading
Since most new traders lose money - perhaps the more appropriate question to ask is, "What is the key factor to trading failure?"

Greed and Fear
Trading is an atmosphere rich in the porous emotions of greed and fear. The current price of a given security or financial instrument at any point in time can be thought of as the confluence of greed (bulls) and fear (bears). These two emotions make up the core of humanity itself. When market information is released, trading can be a high intensity experience.
The Thrill of Greed
The first time you try FX trading - you will feel the thrill of greed. It is an ecstatic experience, your brain flush with neurotransmitters and your mind giddy with visions of untold riches about to be reaped. Greed is bold, aggressive and incredibly exciting. It can take hold of you both mentally and physically. Just imagine the possibilities.

The Fear of Losing
Fear can be equally as dangerous. The most potent and easily manipulated form of fear is your fear of admitting that you are wrong. Fear of having your precious ego bruised. This fear can cause people to do incredibly stupid things.

Demo Trading
Demo trading is a great way to get started in foreign exchange trading. It is identical to real trading, except that you're using "pretend" money. Demo trading allows you to get a taste for what type of events move markets and how they move. It encourages you to learn more about geopolitics, macroeconomics and global finance and these are all incredibly positive things.

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Forex Trading Information

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

forex trading and currencies has become a popular choice for day traders with the introduction of online forex trading platforms and brokers to the internet during the 1990's. the Forex market is by far the most liquid worldwide market and is open 24 hours a day (Mon-Fri) for trading in all time-zones.

Day traders tend to prefer the forex trading for online trading due to its volatile reaction to news, market data, and because of its trending nature. Forex is the simultaneous buying of one currency and selling of another as forex is traded in what is known as "cross pairs" for example GBP/USD (?/$) or EUR/USD (Euro/$).
Brokers will typically quote a price with a spread between the bid and offer, usually of around 3-5 pips, from which you can buy or sell the pair then profit from closing the position with a trade in the opposite direction.

One of the best methods to avoid unnecessary risks is avoid fraud dealer.
Forex is a special trading business with no centralized market. Thus, unlike regulated futures exchanges, there is no central market place for Forex buyers or sellers therefore the price offered by different Forex dealers may vary a lot. When you are trading in Forex market, you are totally relying on the dealer’s integrity for a fair deal.
Further more, you need to select a right Forex dealer to avoid scams. There may be Forex dealers that are not regulated legally and there maybe investment scams, especially on the Internet. Be very careful on who you are dealing with in Forex and always check cautiously on the investment offer.
Stop loss order
Since forex trading became popular there has been an huge influx of forex trading and trading platforms to the web. Finding your way through them all is a daunting task for most newcomers to forex trading. It is always best to open an account with an established broker with a good online trading platform.

The Forex market could move against you. No one can predict with certainty which way exchange rates will go, and the Forex market is volatile. Fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate between the time you place the trade and the time you attempt to liquidate it will affect the price of your Forex contract and the potential profit and losses relating to it. To avoid losing all of your investment capital, you should have a pre-arrangement on your risk profile. A solid risk profile will limit the Forex dealer not to overtake risk that you cannot handle. For example, if you have 100,000 to invest, you can say that you are willing to risk 10,000 of that capital with the potential to gain another 100,000. This can be easily implemented by a fund manager, so your losses can be limited to 10% or 5% of invested capital.

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U.S. Treasury Capital Purchase Program Approval

Monday, December 15, 2008

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. Receives Preliminary Approval to Participate in U.S. Treasury Capital Purchase Program

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTBI - News) announced today that it has received preliminary approval from the U. S. Department of Treasury to receive additional capital by participating in the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program. The Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program is a voluntary program designed to help healthy institutions build capital to support the U. S. economy. As a participant in the program, Community Trust could issue up to $68 million in senior preferred shares and warrants to purchase Community Trust common stock in an amount equal to 15% of the senior preferred to the U. S. Treasury. Receipt of the funding is subject to Community Trust’s determination to proceed, acceptance of the terms of the securities purchase agreement and related documents and satisfaction of certain closing conditions.

Community Trust maintains a significantly higher level of capital than required by regulatory authorities to be designated as well-capitalized. On September 30, 2008, Community Trust’s Tier 1 Leverage Ratio of 10.45% was 545 basis points higher than the 5.00% required, Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio of 13.11% was 711 basis points higher than the required 6.00%, and Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio of 14.36% was 436 basis points higher than the 10.00% regulatory requirement for this designation.

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTBI - News) has 71 banking locations across eastern, central, south central, and northeast Kentucky, 6 banking locations in southern West Virginia, and 5 trust offices across Kentucky.

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Chart of The Day: EUR/USD

Friday, December 12, 2008

I would not consider this a trend change just yet, but we have been seeing some EUR strength as of late.

I would think that while the USD's recent strength was based on "flight to quality" buying interest as much as any other factor, the EUR is now seeing some of the same interest. The weaker currencies still appear to be the GBP and the CHF which are not part of the Eurozone and are falling as EUR is rising. The current uptrends in the EUR/GBP and the EUR/CHF may continue as long as the financial markets around the world remain on edge.

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US, China Pledge to Jointly Tackle Global Crisis

Friday, December 5, 2008

US, China promise to work together against global crisis, pledge $20 billion to finance trade


The United States and China pledged Friday to work together to tackle global financial turmoil as they wrapped up economic talks but left open whether the high-level dialogue will continue under President-elect Barack Obama.

Ending the fifth meeting of the two-year-old Strategic Economic Dialogue, the two sides promised $20 billion to finance imports by developing countries and cooperation on regulating financial risks. Beijing said it would let local subsidiaries of foreign banks trade stocks in its market and Washington promised to speed up licensing of Chinese banks.

"China and the United States make clear their steadfast determination to jointly face the international financial crisis," the chief Chinese envoy, Vice Premier Wang Qishan, said at a closing ceremony, flanked by U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson.

The two days of talks were marked by a pointed Chinese appeal to Washington to stabilize its economy and rein in debt-fueled spending that Beijing's central bank chief said Thursday was to blame for the financial crisis. The appeal reflected Beijing's growing assertiveness and its close links with the United States, where it is a major investor in U.S. Treasury debt that finances the government budget deficit.

A key issue for Washington is China's currency controls, and U.S. officials said Beijing promised to continue reforms that have let its yuan rise against the dollar. Washington and other trading partners say the yuan is kept undervalued, giving China's exporters an unfair price advantage and adding to its trade surplus.

Paulson declined to say whether the dialogue might continue after Obama takes office in January but said both sides regard it as a great success.

"China looks forward to continuing candid and pragmatic talks with the new U.S. administration," Wang said.

Obama has yet to say whether he will continue the dialogue, which was begun to address trade issues and mollify American lawmakers who want to punish Beijing over its swollen trade surplus and currency controls. Some analysts say the new president and the Democrat-dominated U.S. Congress might take a harder line on China.

The chairman of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, Max Baucus, appealed to Obama to continue the dialogue.

"At this time of unpredictability in our world, high-level engagement with China must be a constant," Baucus, a Democrat from Montana, said in a statement.

The American Chamber of Commerce in China issued a similar appeal.

The trade credits will be provided by Chinese and U.S. government export-import banks to finance purchases of goods from the two countries by developing economies where lending has dried up as global turmoil spread. Officials said the $20 billion would support $38 billion in annual trade as short-term loans were repaid and the money lent out again.

"Some of the distortions in credit markets are making it difficult for some developing nations to participate in trade," Paulson said.

Beijing also said it would increase the amount of money local subsidiaries of foreign banks have available for lending by allowing them to obtain loans from affiliates abroad.

That would help to expand the pool of credit to finance a 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) government stimulus package to shield China from the global downturn by boosting economic growth through extra spending construction and other projects.

China's economic growth is expected to slow this year to about 9 percent, down from last year's 11.9 percent. Communist leaders worry about rising job losses, especially in export industries that have been hit by the global slowdown, and possible unrest.

The two sides also agreed to jointly combat possible pressure for trade protectionism as economic conditions worsen. Paulson said some in China will blame hard times facing its exporters on Beijing's decision to let the yuan rise against the dollar and agitate for that to be reversed.

"I think the Chinese recognize, as we do, how important currency reform will be to rebalancing growth," Paulson said, referring to Beijing's effort to boost domestic consumer spending and reduce reliance on exports.

The yuan has risen 20 percent against the dollar since Beijing cut its peg to the dollar in July 2005. But it has fallen this week in government-controlled trading -- including a nearly 1 percent decline Monday, its biggest one-day drop in three years -- in what analysts suggested was a message from Beijing to go easy on the issue.

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ForexGen News | Euro falls against dollar to $1.2593

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Euro falls against dollar to $1.2593 as investors expect ECB rate cut


The euro fell against the dollar Tuesday on increasing expectations of steep European rate cuts later this week and as poor economic data from the U.S. prompted investors to move their money from equities into the safety of assets such as U.S. Treasuries.

The 15-nation euro traded at $1.2593 in early European trading, down from the $1.2672 in late New York trading Monday.

The rise came after Monday's sharp drop in American stocks after manufacturing and construction data added to concerns about the holiday shopping season.

The dollar has tended to benefit from falling stock markets as investors seek safety in assets such as dollar-denominated U.S. Treasuries.

At the same time, reports out of Europe and Britain on Monday also revealed the toll the global crisis was taking on their economies.

A leading housing report from Hometrack Ltd. in Britain said home prices fell to their lowest level in nearly three years in November, while a survey of manufacturing activity showed a record pace of contraction in November. In the euro zone, retail sales in Germany fell 1.5 percent in October from the year before.

Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of England are expected to cut their interest rates Thursday this week to support their slumping economies.

While many observers think the ECB will reduce its benchmark rate by half a percentage point to 2.75 percent -- with some thinking it may cut it by three quarters of a point-- the Bank of England is expected by many to lower its rate by a whole percentage point to 2.00 percent, which would be equal to its lowest level since the bank was founded in 1694.

Though lower interest rates can spark a nation's economy, they often weigh on its currency as traders transfer funds to countries where they can earn higher returns.

In other currency trading, the British pound fell to $1.4821 Tuesday from $1.4910, while the dollar bought 92.92 Japanese yen, down from the 93.40 yen it bought late Monday in New York.

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ForexGen News | The Trend of Day: EUR/USD

Keep in mind that long wicks (along with other candle formations) signal the possiblity that an event might occur. A long wick might indicate a change in direction whereas an all-out trend change would not be occurring until we see the pair, if it had been in a downtrend, start to make higher highs and higher lows and begin to take out previous levels of resistance.

The most key factor a trader can look at to determine which way a pair is likely to move is the direction of the trend on the Daily chart. Since this EURUSD pair is still in a downtrend, we would only be looking for trades in that direction.

A trader can also check a lower time frame chart...1 hour or 4 hour...to see how price action is behaving in a faster time frame.


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ForexGen | Guide to Forex Trading

Monday, December 1, 2008

This pip spread on every trade is a commission. That’s what it is. Despite what the broker might claim. And that pip spread is not cheap. 1 pip is $10 on a just one full sized pair. Try $50 on a 5 pip spread you still see as commonplace.
You have a trade where you are targeting 25 pip spreads and risking 25 pip spreads. As you’ll learn below, that trade actually has to go 28 pip spreads or more to hit your target of 25 pip spreads and you’ll actually be risking 28 pip spreads or more – but for this example we won’t get hung up on that. We’ll solve that later.

Spreads

Find a broker that does not charge high pip spreads. Sure, you need a broker who provides a stable platform, which provides good customer service, which is regulated (important!), that has account insurance/guarantees, and so on. But realize these brokers make money many different ways. They make pip spread money, they make money by laying off orders on other banks, they make money
on stop running. Did I say that? Guess it’s too late to take it back.

There is simply no reason to pay more than 1 pips spreads on the EURUSD. And really, you should be paying 2 pips spread. On the GBPUSD and USDCHF why are you paying 5 pip spread? Sorry, it’s not going to a charitable cause – your broker’s bank account isn’t a non-profit. Those pip spreads are crazy. You should pay 3 pip spreads, maybe 4 pip spreads at most on the other majors.

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ForexGen | Margin Forex Trading

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

In margin forex trading, there are two prices for each currency pair, a "bid" (or sell) price and an "ask" (or buy) price. The bid price is the rate at which traders can sell to the executing firm, while the ask price is the rate at which traders can buy from the executing firm.

For example, when you see the price quote of EUR/USD is 1.2881/1.2884 as in the above picture, the bid is 1.2881 whereas the ask is 1.2884. That means traders looking to sell must do so at 1.2881, those looking to buy must do so at 1.2884.

The difference between the bid and ask price is the spread, which constitutes the cost of the trade. In fact, all traded instruments - stocks, futures, currencies, bonds, etc. - have spread. If a trader buys at 1.2884 and then sells immediately, there is a 3-point loss incurred. The trader will need to wait for the market to move 3 points in favour of his/her position in order to break even. If the market moves 4 points in your favour, he/she starts to profit.

Many online trading firms like to promote margin forex trading as an almost cost-free instrument - commission free, no service charge, no hidden cost, etc. Traders should know that spread is the cost of trading, and in fact, it also represents the main source of revenue for the market maker, i.e. the forex trading company. The spread may appear to be a minuscule expense, but once you add up the cost of all of the trades, you will find it can eat away quite a portion of your account or your profit. If you check the price tag of a T-shirt before you buy it, do the same thing when you trade forex, look into the spread before you decide to trade. Your trade needs to surmount the spread (the cost) before it profits.

Know your expense: the spread

Spread is the cost to a trader. On the other hand, it is a revenue source of the firm who executes the trade. In the foreign exchange market, the spread can vary a lot depending on the executing firm and the parties involve. Inter-bank foreign exchange can have spread as tight as 2-1 pips, while the bank can widen the spread to 30-40 pips when dealing with individual customers. If you check out the spread of those small exchange shops nearby the tourists' sights, you may find the spread can go up to 400 to 600 pips.

Thanks to keen market competition, the spread of online forex trading is getting tighter in the past few years. For major online forex companies, their spreads are essentially the same. The table shows the typical spread of four major currencies of online forex trading at the time being:
Pair Spread
EUR/USD 2-3 pips USD/JPY 3-4 pips USD/CHF 5 pips GBP/USD 5 pips
It is important for a trader to find the tightest spread as possible, but anything that is far lower than the typical spread is skeptical. The spread is the main source of revenue of a forex trading firm, if the firm cannot earn enough from the spread, there maybe some other hidden cost in the transaction.

Another point to note is that many market makers often widen the spread when market conditions become more volatile, thus increasing the cost of trading. For instance, if an economic number comes out that is off expectations, thereby creating a flood of buyers or sellers, the market maker may often widen the spread to restore the balance between buyers and sellers. As a result, traders should inquire about the execution practices of their clearing firm; firms with poor execution of orders and a tendency to widen spreads will ultimately result in higher trading costs for the end user.

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ForexGen Currency Trading Basics

Friday, November 21, 2008

What are the best currencies to trade? Here we will answer this question and also look at a few over looked currencies and in particular one of the best for novice traders.

Here we are going to look at the best currencies against the US Dollar.

Perhaps the most important consideration is turnover and liquidity of the currency traded. and these currencies also offer the tightest pip spreads which reduce your cost of doing business. You can trade the majors for just 2 or 1 pip spreads and the currencies with the highest volume against the dollar are.

- The Euro - The Japanese Yen - The British Pound - The Swiss Franc
Any trader should consider the above 4 and the euro and the yen are favorites for most traders and will work well for swing traders or trend followers.

I trade the euro, yen and Pound but not the Swiss Franc - nothing against it, it's a great trending currency but it tracks the euro to a degree now as the country has become more integrated with Europe so I have picked the euro.

Two other great currencies to trade are, the Australian and Canadian Dollar.

They don't have the volume of the big 4 and spreads are a little wider but for trend followers they offer some excellent trends and with both being commodity currencies, they have given some great trends over the last few years with the recent surge in commodity prices.

If I was to pick a currency that is good for novices, it wouldn't be the euro or the yen - but the Canadian dollar.

It works well on any technical system and offers reliable trends and the major advantage is it lacks the frequent volatility spikes you see in the big two

Of course any list of best currencies to trade is going to be subjective but if you are a novice trader or trading the majors and want a change, check out the Canadian dollar - it really is a great currency to trade.

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Thursday, November 13, 2008

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online Forex Trading Strategies

Monday, July 21, 2008

Forex trading strategies are the key to successful forex trading or online currency trading. A knowledge of these forex trading strategies can mean the difference between a profit and a loss and it is therefore imperative that you fully understand the strategies used in forex trading.
Forex trading is very different from trading in stocks and using forex trading strategies will give you more advantages and help you realize even greater profits in the short term. There are a wide range of forex trading strategies available to investors and one of the most useful of these forex trading strategies is a strategy known as leverage.for more informations....
This forex trading strategy is designed to allow online currency traders to avail of more funds than are deposited and by using this forex trading strategy you can maximize the forex trading benefits. Using this strategy you can actually utilize as much as 100 times the amount in your deposit account against any forex trade which will make backing higher yielding transactions even easier and therefore allowing better results in your forex trading
The leverage forex trading strategy is used on a regular basis and allows investors to take advantage of short term fluctuations in the forex market.
Another commonly used forex trading strategy is known as the stop loss order. This forex trading strategy is used to protect investors and it creates a predetermined point at which the investor will not trade. Using this forex trading strategy allows investors to minimize losses. This strategy can however, backfire and the investor can run the risk of stopping their forex trading which could actually go higher and it really is up to the individual trader to choose whether or not to use this forex trading strategy.learn more.....
An automatic entry order is another of the forex trading strategies that is commonly used and this strategy is used to allow investors to enter into forex trading when the price is right for them. The price is predetermined and once reached the investor will automatically enter into the trading.
All these forex trading strategies are designed to help investors get the most from their forex trading and help to minimize their losses. As mentioned earlier knowledge of these forex trading strategies is vital if you wish to be successful in forex trading.read more.....

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Forexgen Fundamental Analysis

Most FOREX traders rely on analysis to make plan their trading strategy. This article will discuss fundamental analysis. The other common form of analysis is technical analysis. After reading this article you should have a better understanding of fundamental analysis and how to use it as part of your FOREX strategy.read more......

Political and economic changes are the basis of fundamental analysis. These can frequently affect currency prices. Traders that take advantage of fundamental analysis will gather their information from a variety of news sources. They are looking for information about unemployment forecasts, political ideologies, economic policies, inflation and growth rates.

Fundamental analysis will provide you with an overview of currency movements and a broad picture of the economic conditions. Most traders then will combine their fundamental analysis with technical analysis to plot actual entrance and exit points as well as confirming the information provided by their fundamental analysis.for more informations...

Just like most markets the FOREX market is controlled by supply and demand. Many economic factors can affect the supply and demand but the two most critical ones are interest rates and the strength of the economy. The over all strength of the economy is affected by changes in the GDP, trade balances and the amount of foreign investment.

There are many economic indicators released by government and academic sources. These indicators are usually released on a monthly basis but will sometimes be released weekly. These are pretty reliable measures of economic health and are closely followed by all traders.

There are many indicators that are released but some of the most important and commonly followed are : interest rates, international trade, CPI, durable goods orders, PPI, PMI and retail orders.for more informations....
Interest Rates - can cause a currency to either strengthen or weaken depending on the direction of movement. In some cases high interest rates will attract foreign money, however high interest rates will frequently cause stock market investors to sell of their portfolios. They do this believing that the higher cost of borrowing money will adversely affect many companies. If enough investors sell of their holdings in can cause a downturn in the market and negatively affect the economy.

Which of these two affects will take place depends on many complex factors, but there is usually an agreement among economic observers as to how the current change in interest rates will affect the general economy and the price of the currency.

International Trade - If there is a trade deficit (more items imported than exported) it is usually considered a negative indicator. When there is a trade deficit it means that more money is leaving the country to buy foreign goods than is entering the country and this can have a devaluing effect on the currency. Usually though trade imbalances are already factored into the market consideration. If a country normally operates with a trade deficit then there should not be an affect on the currency price. The currency price will normally only be effected by trade differences when the deficit is greater than the market expected.learn more....

The measurement of the cost of living (CPI) and the cost of producing goods (PPI) are a couple of other important indicators. You should also watch the GDP which measures the value of all the goods produced in a country and the M2 Money Supply which measures the total amount of currency for a country.
In the US alone there are 28 major indicators, these can have a strong effect on the financial market and should be closely watched. This information can be found many places on the internet and is provided by many brokers.read more...

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Currency Trading Training With Forexgen

Currency trading training is not over when a trader finally sees the equity increasing in their account.

The Forex market is a very demanding environment and for a trader to maintain a success level, constant currency trading training is necessary.learn more.....

The following 7 favorite tips can be used as timely reminders and need to be read and absorbed on a regular basis:

#1 - Take Responsibility
"The buck stops here." Don't blame the markets, or a host of other factors for a losing trade. You entered it for whatever reasons you had at the time. Take responsibility for it.read more....

#2 - Use Each Losing Trade As A Stepping Stone
You lost a trade? Good. It will help you focus on a potential problem in your trading method. If after careful analysis you are satisfied you worked according to your plan, fine. Move on.

#3 - Never Become Impatient With The Market
New traders in the early stages of their currency trading training can be eaten alive by the market. During periods of consolidation with little liquidity the anxious impatient trader will force trading opportunities where there none. Learn to accept the fact that around 70% of the time price will be in a consolidation channel.for more informations....

#4 - Focus Daily On Improving Your Trading Skills
Currency trading training is an ongoing process. Day by day, step by step the trader improves. So rather than be preoccupied with profits and losses, concentrate on developing the skills. Your account will start to reflect your focus in time.

#5 - Be Pleased With Well Executed Trades Whatever The Outcome
Is this possible? Yes. You can feel well pleased even with a losing trade if you stuck to your methodology and executed the trade well. It is dangerous to feel good about a winning trade when you went against your trading method to achieve it. Your elation is likely to be short lived. Learn to execute the plan!.for more informations....

#6 - If In Doubt Stay Out
The feeling of regret can drain a person mentally and emotionally from entering a poorly considered trade. Once the trigger has been pulled and the trade starts going wrong, the agony of watching it inch towards your stop should renew in the trader the determination to stay out when in doubt!

#7 - Always Have A Good Reason
Currency trading training involves careful analysis of reasons for entering a trade. Just because price is high is not a reason to go short or long if price is low. Price will do what price wants to do so rather than trading from gut reaction, e.g. "Price can't go any higher (or lower)" learn to detach emotions and use pure technical analysis to establish a number of reasons why you should take a trade.learn more......

About Forexgen:

ForexGen is an online trading service provider supplying a unique and individualized service to Forex traders worldwide. We are dedicated to absolutely provide the best online trading services in the Forex market. ForexGen provides a unique online trading experience based on our intelligent online Forex trading package, the ForexGen Trading Station, including the best online trading system.ForexGen serves both private and institutional clients. We have a strong commitment to maintain a long term relationship with our clients.
Throughout our partnership with the industrial leaders, we are capable of delivering incomparable quality of online currency trading service.

The ForexGen services are all controlled by the international banking and financial regulatory standards. ForexGen is continuously providing the Forex market's safest trading terms & conditions. Providing professional currency trading services that meet our client's expectations is our first priority.

ForexGen principals:ForexGen customer satisfaction is our major objective. To reach our business goals, we strive to put our client's goals in focus. We highly value our clients and always aim to exceed their expectations and cross the limitations encountered by the sophistication of the Forex trading industry.

The ForexGen's provided services are all restricted and regulated by the international banking and financial regulatory standards. All our provided activities are supported by creativeness and modernization. Ambitious & motivated employees are working simultaneously to protect the customer's confidentiality. ForexGen is continuously providing the market's most competitive conditions. ForexGen complies with the trade commissions in the USA, EU and Australia. Being registered by the commercial authorities in 18+ countries, we adhere to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).
Profile regulatory information ForexGen is complying with all applicable international laws and all financial regulations and procedures governing its industry in order to sustain the security standards in the financial services world.According to the Federal Trading Commission (FTC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission, all financial institutions are obligated in conformity with the anti money laundering laws (AML) that control money laundering and maintain the integrity and security of the international banking and financial institutions.

ForexGen is regulated by the international authorities against money laundering and in full compliance with the International Laws.This is the reason why our customers have to provide us with identifying documentation and the documents proofing the origin of their funds in order to secure that the funds that ForexGen will receive are fully and legally originated according to the European Trading Commission and the European Anti-Fraud Office.As the international banking standards imply, we preserve all the customer's account information both personal and financial. Our target is to achieve our principal goal, which is gaining the customer's confidence and reach to the maximum satisfaction level. ForexGen state-of-the-art encryption and confirmation rules and certification ensure that every trader's contract is verified and secured.read more.....

What is forex?

Forex is the abbreviation for foreign exchange. It is also sometimes shortened again to just FX. Foreign exchange, forex, FX and currency all refer to the $1.6 trillion per day market where currencies are exchanged for each other. The forex market's size dwarfs all of the stock and commodity markets combined.learn more....

The forex markets are a true electronic or over-the-counter exchange. There is no physical or central forex exchange location. The forex market is comprised of a global network of banks, corporations and individuals who are buying and selling currencies 24 hours a day, except on weekends.for more informations.....

Forex trading follows the sun around the globe. The most active exchange centers are in Tokyo, Singapore, London and New York. When Asian trading session ends the European session begins and when the European session ends the North American session begins and so on.

The United States Dollar (USD) is the most actively traded currency. The (USD) is then followed by the Eurocurrency (EUR), the Japanese Yen (JPY), the British Sterling (GBP), and the Swiss Franc (CHF) and the Australian Dollar (AUD). The most actively traded currencies are often referred to as the majors.read more.....

The currencies are traded against each other in one simultaneous transaction. For instance, you may believe that the EUR will strengthen versus the USD over the next few days. You might place an order to Buy 1 EUR/USD. Buying one EUR/USD leverages $100,000 worth of currency. To exit this trade you would Sell 1 EUR/USD and your trade would realize a loss, gain or break even depending on the currencies' movements versus each other.for more informations...

Now let's presume that you believe that the JPY will strengthen against the USD. You might sell 1 USD/JPY which leverages $100,000 worth of currency. Please not that the most valuable currency is listed first in the trade first. In other words, you would not buy 1 JPY/USD to accomplish your speculation that the JPY will strengthen versus the USD. The first currency is referred to as the base currency and the latter is called the counter or quote currency.

The forex markets trade in pips. A pip is 1/100th of 1% or $10. Like all financial products, forex quotes include a "bid/ask" spread. The "bid" is the price at which the market maker is willing to buy (and you can sell) the base currency in exchange for the counter currency. The "ask" is the price at which the market maker is willing to sell (and you can buy) the base currency in exchange for the counter currency. The difference between the "bid/ask" spread is how the market maker and the broker are compensated for their services. For instance, if you bought 1 EUR/USD at 1.3000 and the "bid/ask" pip spread is 3 pips. That means that you will not be at break even until the spread goes to 1.3003. At 1.3004 you will have a profit of $10. If you sell for anything less than 1.3003 you will lose $10 per pip.read more....

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