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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 18:04:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aster MacInnerney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Be careful when you buy your own best Forex trading software because there are so many of them available nowadays in the market. In any case that you will be offered to avail of such soft ware for only about $5, think twice before you finally plunge into buying it. Take note that what you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Be careful when you buy your own <a target="_blank" href="http://www.forexautopilots.net/best-forex-trading-software.php">best Forex trading software</a> because there are so many of them available nowadays in the market. In any case that you will be offered to avail of such soft ware for only about $5, think twice before you finally plunge into buying it. Take note that what you must buy is the one that can be used for a long time. And of course, to guarantee that you will not waste your time trading, make it a point to find yourself a truly dependable software. Here are some of the tips to help you when planning to shell out some investments in Forex trading.</p>
<p> Tailor-Fit Your Needs With A Specific Forex Software</p>
<p> Before anything else, make sure you have defined what you need to look for in a software. Check the Internet for some thoughts on how a certain Forex software can guide you in your trading activities. Some systems can even provide you with updates, analyses, as well as forecasts.</p>
<p> Yet, the final decision will be coming from you. It will also do you good to have a good look at the systems which will automatically do the trading for you. And when deciding on it, take into consideration the kind of life you live, your time available, as well as your personality.</p>
<p> Choose 3 Applications For Short-listing</p>
<p> Get a minimum of three options to compare. Then make sure to study each of the features, as well as the advantages you can possibly get from using the system. Try browsing online to see the forums, feedbacks, ratings and costs for each of the application. Eliminate each of the system based on their advantages and disadvantages to finally get the best Forex trading software.</p>
<p> Ensure You Have Chosen The Best Option</p>
<p> Check whether the program you have selected is really the one that can help you win in your trading activities. Check once more the features, as well as the comments and ratings from the Internet.</p>
<p> When you feel that you are already 100% sure about the application you have chosen, then it is time for you to do your purchase. Check also if the Forex system you have chosen has scam reports or none; and if it comes with a 60-day refund guaranteeafter purchase. That way, you can protect yourself from the possibility of getting a product that might displease you when you are finally using it already.</p>
<p> FAP Turbo Forex System</p>
<p> It would really be great if you could take in into your listing the FAP Turbo which is accepted in the industry as the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.forexautopilots.net/best-forex-trading-software.php">best Forex trading software</a>. Truth is, there are more and more traders starting to consider the said application already. Look for the ratings as well as the available reviews in the Internet and you might be surprised when you find out how popular FAP Turbo has become across nations. Moreover, you are guaranteed to get your money returned 60 days after you have bought it.</p>

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		<title>Choosing Your Broker – Top 5 Brokers Reviewed</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 18:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aster MacInnerney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[No two stock brokers are the same and there are quite a few choices for you to look at.  You should look at features like commission on stock and option trades, customer service, trade tools and research, trading community and trading options, to name a few considerations.
 You must also take note that each online [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No two stock brokers are the same and there are quite a few choices for you to look at.  You should look at features like commission on stock and option trades, customer service, trade tools and research, trading community and trading options, to name a few considerations.</p>
<p> You must also take note that each online stockbroker has specializations or niches.  For example, TradeKing is best for online traders while Scottrade offers the option of local offices.</p>
<p> Your choice depends on your trading needs, not anybody else&#8217;s wants. Of course, you can keep accounts with different brokers to satisfy your different trading needs!</p>
<p> <strong>TradeKing</strong></p>
<p> When it comes to TradeKing, there is no minimum balance requirement.  The $4.95 lowest transaction fee is very reasonable although it must be emphasized that an additional fee of 0.01per share is imposed on stocks valued under a dollar.</p>
<p> On the bright side, TradeKing does give you the option of broker-assisted trades for $4.95 for every trade executed.The savings due to no extra inactivity fees will be to your liking.<br /> <strong><br /> Scottrade</strong></p>
<p> As previously mentioned, Scottrade are for traders who want the option of local offices for personalized service.  Its lowest transaction fee of $7 is offset by the fact that a $500 minimum deposit is required.</p>
<p> This brokerage deals with Pink Sheets too but the trades need to be executed with the help of a broker and the fees would be greater if the stock price is under $1.IVR Touchstone trades are charged at $17/transaction.Thank goodness, there arent extra fees levied.</p>
<p> <strong>Charles Schwab</strong></p>
<p> Considered the granddaddy of discount brokerage houses, Charles Schwab firm is surprisingly on the expensive side.Though TradeKing and Zecco let you get away with a no minimums, this broker requires a $2500 or $2000 balance for IRAs.</p>
<p> Extra fees of $12 will also be charged.50 per quarter on accounts that fall below the minimum.  Indeed, when you start to compare stock brokers, keep in mind that Charles Schwab brokerage takes plenty of money to use.<br /> <strong><br /> TDAmeritrade</strong></p>
<p> A top-rated online stockbroker for many industry organizations, TD Ameritrade firm requires a minimum deposit of $2,000 although IRA accounts require half of that amount.  There is no catch to the minimum deposit although telephone IVR trades are charged a flat fee of $34.99 per trade.</p>
<p> Its $44.$99 fees on broker-assited trades is definitely on the higher side in the world of brokerages.Additional charges on statements and trade confirmations in the US will be billed at $2-5 each.<br /> <strong><br /> Zecco</strong></p>
<p> If you are an infrequent long-term trader, then Zecco is the right choice.With the broker Tradking, you dont have to maintain a minimum balance and there are transactions that dont have any fees associated with them.</p>
<p> Dont forget,.There is a minimum trade volume of 25 monthly, out of which the first 10 are free.Once you have used up your free trade options, you will be charged a flat rate of $4.50 per trade is imposed.  This is equally true if you maintain a $25,000 balance.</p>
<p> When you compare stock brokers, you will begin to see small and large differences in the fees, services and fine print by all these firms.Make it a point to check the differences to get the best bang for your buck.  In the end, you want an ally in your side when building your wealth as a stock trader and investor.</p>
<p> Whether you are looking for <a target="_blank" href="http://compareonlinestockbrokers.com/discount-stock-brokers-how-to-pick-the-best-broker-without-losing-your-shirt/">discount stock brokers</a> or want to invest for a slightly longer period, it all starts with the best <a target="_blank" href="http://compareonlinestockbrokers.com/penny-stock-brokers-not-all-brokers-are-built-the-same/">penny stock broker</a>.</p>

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		<title>How To Start Your Career In Forex</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 18:17:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aster MacInnerney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Creating a mini forex trading is a great and successful way in beginning your career in the foreign exchange market.A demo account involves only virtual money while a mini forex trading account involves minimal money in investment.
 Beginners will learn trading more efficiently with the use of a mini forex account.The idea of investment can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Creating a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.forexexpertadvisor.net/mini-forex-trading.php">mini forex trading</a> is a great and successful way in beginning your career in the foreign exchange market.A demo account involves only virtual money while a mini forex trading account involves minimal money in investment.</p>
<p> Beginners will learn trading more efficiently with the use of a mini forex account.The idea of investment can still be followed by beginners without thinking of the amount that they would lose.</p>
<p> A person could also access sites providing forex quotes, news and charts which comes with the mini foreign exchange platform.Bogus money is used in trading different currencies when using a demo account.Once you think you gain enough faith to try out the real thing, a real account can be created and start making trades with the mini forex platform.</p>
<p> Experienced traders only use mini foreign exchange platforms to study how gainful a forex trading platform is.This allows you credible judgment and successful decision making with little risks involved.</p>
<p> To start a mini forex account, some websites need minimum amount.This allows you to control $10,000 from the $50 that is deposited into your mini foreign exchange account.You can even trade without considering of the commissions you are obliged to give to trade brokers.</p>
<p> The perfect platform of mini forex for beginners are those that can be easily navigated and the user is allowed to customize the page layout and contents to satisfy the user&#8217;s needs. The perfect mini foreign exchange platform include of considering the function and interface of the website.</p>
<p> Trades and placing orders in the foreign exchange market should be done in real time for fast business transactions.Upon reaching the value specified, the user must be able to start and stop an order.</p>
<p> Another feature one must look for in a mini foreign exchange account is that it can give a record of business transactions done both in the past and in the present. Users can manipulate orders and manage positions of the transactions with respect to the margin account.</p>
<p> Mini foreign exchange platforms bring lots of advantages especially for the beginners.These accounts are not the only means of learning the basics in trading.How ell you do or how effective you are as a trader is not determined by these accounts.</p>
<p> The experts are the best resource of advices on how to do effective trading.Investing could also mean that hazards are involved.The important in successful trading take time to learn. Yes, indeed, there are many things to learn more about <a target="_blank" href="http://www.forexexpertadvisor.net/mini-forex-trading.php">mini forex trading</a>.</p>

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		<title>How To Find A Currency Trading Broker That Can Make You Money</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 18:17:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aster MacInnerney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you plan to trade in foreign currencies you will require services offered by a currency trading broker. To find the correct broker to suit your needs there are a number of different aspects that will need to be considered. Certain brokers will ask for a commission whereas others will use what is called a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you plan to trade in foreign currencies you will require services offered by a currency trading broker. To find the correct broker to suit your needs there are a number of different aspects that will need to be considered. Certain brokers will ask for a commission whereas others will use what is called a spread. A spread is the difference in the value between the asking price and bidding price. Currency trading is not uncommon from other services in that it always makes sense to understand exactly what you&#8217;ll get for your money.</p>
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<p>It is useful when comparing the charges and costs of various currency trading brokers to understand how they make profit from you. When it comes to the spreads, they will pay you a &#8220;bid&#8221; for your currency and charge you an &#8220;asking price&#8221; to purchase currency. The amount or difference between the two is expressed as a price interest point or PIP. An example of this would be if the dollar/pound price is 1. 5800/1. 5803, the cost to the trader would be 2 pips. It is always preferential to use a broker that has the smallest spread.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>If you are new to currency trading that makes sense to use a broker that is recommended from a friend or colleague. Also the broker should be able to transfer money rapidly and accurately. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>You should always choose a currency trading broker that is regulated through a well known agency. Today there are countless individuals and companies operating as brokers so you need to do a decent amount of research before choosing the right one. It is possible to get cheated so do you homework and examine all the angles.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>If a broker wants to help you to make money then they will also be able to make money through your currency trading. It is best to find one that links together trades from buyers and sellers and who is not trading against you. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>There are many trusted brokers available through the internet.</p>
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		<title>Forex Signals For Technical And Fundamental Analysis</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:39:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you&#8217;re looking at forex signals, one of the most vital questions is whether they are based on technical or fundamental research. Some providers may say that they use both but they will generally be basing their forex alerts on one kind of research and then cross checking against the other.
Both techniques have their advantages [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you&#8217;re looking at forex signals, one of the most vital questions is whether they are based on technical or fundamental research. Some providers may say that they use both but they will generally be basing their forex alerts on one kind of research and then cross checking against the other.<span id="more-323"></span></p>
<p>Both techniques have their advantages  but as a trader you are probably going to prefer one or the other. If your signals provider isn&#8217;t working on the proposition that you like, it is possible that you&#8217;ll distrust the alerts that you are receiving and not use them in the simplest way. That&#8217;s why this is crucial.</p>
<p>Let us look now at these two very different techniques of analyzing the currency market, and also at one signals provider <a title="Forex Mutant" href="http://www.forexmachines.com/reviews/forex-mutant/" target="_blank">Forex Mutant</a>.</p>
<p>Technical analysis</p>
<p>This first technique is popular with a larger number of traders. It does not require any special understanding of the economic or political forces that underpin the global currency trading markets, so it is simpler for noobs to pick up.</p>
<p>All you need to do is understand the charts and indicators that are provided by the currency exchange software that you are using, and apply them to the market to make profit-making trading choices. Well okay it may not be quite as straightforward as that to make money, but it is within the grasp of any person with a logical or analytical turn of mind, and that is generally the kind of person who is attracted to something similar to currency trading.</p>
<p>Fundamental analysis</p>
<p>Fans of fundamental analysis tend to claim that what truly drives the foreign exchange market is world economics and therefore it is crazy to make trading decisions based on anything else. They point out that charts and indicators ( particularly lagging indicators based primarily on moving averages ) are giving you a picture of the past, not the future. It could be the recent past but still, the time has passed.</p>
<p>They would say that it doesn&#8217;t seem sensible to trade on the presumption of what the market was doing five mins or an hour back. You need to know what is going to happen next. However , this can be hard to do if you&#8217;re not working in the thick of the financial world. So perhaps it would be helpful to receive signals that would advise you of these forex market movements.</p>
<p>We previously said that it can be a distraction to get forex alerts that don&#8217;t suit your trading style. However, these 2 systems of analysis can complement each other very well, so provided you are mindful of what is happening, in a few cases it can be particularly helpful to just do that and order forex signals that are based on a technique that you would not use yourself.</p>
<p>That way, you can cover both of the bases while only needing to defeat one yourself. You could rely on the signals to warn you of important developments in the other methodology, and then check them against your own way of working. This is something to take into account when picking a currency exchange signals provider.</p>

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		<title>Review of Easy Forex Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:39:16 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>This Easy Forex review takes a detailed look at the brokerage services offered by this popular Europe-based broker.<span id="more-322"></span></p>
<p>Let us take the small print first because when you are considering signing up with a broker, your first task must be to test how long they&#8217;ve been established and whether they hold membership of any regulatory bodies. The majority of our information comes from the company&#8217;s internet site but we have checked up on some info independently. However , changes may happen without warning and you must always do your due groundwork before investing with any money service.</p>
<p><a title="Easy Forex" href="http://www.forexmachines.com/brokers/easy-forex/" target="_blank">Easy Forex</a> is an international broker with separate internet sites for traders in USA, UK, Australia and rest of the world. The company operates as a currency market maker offering trading services to residents over 150 countries. They have been in business since 2003 and have offices in 9 states including the States, UK and Australia.</p>
<p>the corporation&#8217;s registered address is in Cyprus, which is a member of the ECU, but as forex brokers they are controlled in many different countries. They are registered with the CCFC and NFA in the usa, the Cyprus securities &amp; Exchange Commission to cover the EU, and they hold an Australian Financial Services Licence with the Australian securities &amp; Investments Commission. So this is a well established international broker.</p>
<p>Thanks to the high level of regulation in countries like the US and EU with stern financial services legislation, they do require evidence of identity before you can withdraw. To avoid delays when you desire your cash, get the paperwork fixed as fast as you sign up.</p>
<p>All major currency pairs are offered. In addition Easy Forex allows trading on a {tiny low} number of commodities such as oil and gold. Currency pairs and commodities can vary depending on your area, so check out the web site for what is provided in your neighborhood.</p>
<p>Tools include the usual range of charts, a finance calendar showing upcoming business indicators, Reuters reports feed, IRs and currency rates, plus SMS alerts for certain events. As well as viewing your own account, you may also broadly see what other traders are doing on the platform : which are the popular pairs, whether most traders are taking long or short positions, etc .</p>
<p>Additionally they offer coaching in technical research through webinars, videos and live one-on-one training.</p>
<p>There is also a demo trading methodology called the Trade Simulator, so you can become familiar with the platform and test systems. The platform may take some getting used to if you are switching from another broker who uses MT4. This is very different. Be certain to spend a little time in the Trade Simulator before going live.</p>
<p>Easy Forex make their money through the spread, with no upkeep costs and no fees on deposits or withdrawals. Current spreads are shown on the website. Spreads are reasonably high but this indicates that the spread may truly be their source of income so they haven&#8217;t any need to trade against you as some market makers do.</p>
<p>Instead of charging interest, they charge a fee on day trading deals that are held over to the following day. Avoid this by not opening trades right before midnight in their time sector (GMT +2).</p>
<p>We have checked user feedback across the web and it is really positive for a broker with ahuge massive high} number of amateurs among the customer base. Easy Forex are praised particularly for their beneficial and friendly buyer service, which sets them above many comparable brokers.</p>
<p>One or two users have been unpleasantly surprised to receive margin calls on their cards. Margin calls are less commonly found in currency exchange than in stock trading but they can occur and beginners are commonly not prepared for this. You can stop unexpected charges if you deposit your funds by bank wire transfer. This takes longer of course, 3 to a few days is normal, but you will always be in a position of approving any future payments. Of course you may still have responsibility for a margin call and you should be using stop losses anyway to ensure that a losing trade will not even come near to threatening your whole balance, but we will all make mistakes and infrequently with small accounts this is difficult. Using wire transfer will avoid surprises.</p>
<p>This is a well established and regulated forex market maker with a large range of services and good feedback from current users. A sensible choice for day traders, especially for newbs or those wishing to move from another mini foreign exchange account broker. On the basis of this <a title="Easy Forex" href="http://www.forexmachines.com/brokers/easy-forex/" target="_blank">Easy Forex Review</a> we can highly recommend Easy Forex.</p>

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		<title>Orders That Are Used In Trading Forex</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:39:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is essential in Forex trading that you know the kind of orders that you can use to your advantage, as well as learn best forex trading strategies on when to use these orders. You should also be aware of the proper ways of using different orders. With this simple knowledge, you can have a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is essential in Forex trading that you know the kind of orders that you can use to your advantage, as well as learn <a href="http://www.easyforextradingstrategies.com" target="_blank">best forex trading strategies</a> on when to use these orders. You should also be aware of the proper ways of using different orders. With this simple knowledge, you can have a great chance of making it in the market. If you use these orders improperly, it could cost you a lot of money.<span id="more-321"></span></p>
<p>These are the distinct respective order types one should know in Forex trading.</p>
<p>Market Order: This is the most commonly used type of order. This is a type of order which enables you to have the right timing and coordination on when to enter and exit in the market at the present costing. In the event that you need to sell, you will have to carry on at the offered price and in the event that you need to purchase, you will have to carry on at the requested price.</p>
<p>Limit Order: This allows you to buy or sell at a certain limit. It is an order type which helps to offer or buy a pair at a price. A purchase limit order is needed to determine the given cost if the market is even or it is at a lower given cost. On the other hand, a sell limit is given when the market is even or at higher than the limit price.</p>
<p>Stop Order: It is used for limitation of losses of a trader in a losing situation. This order type is held when offering or purchasing a pair at a certain price. A purchase stop order will only be extended when the forex market is even or beyond the stop price. A sell stop order as well only extends if the market trade is at the stop price or lower.</p>
<p>By learning the <a href="http://www.easyforextradingstrategies.com" target="_blank">best forex trading strategies</a>, you will be able to secure your place in the trading world.</p>

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		<title>A Day Trading Guide for the Over-Curious</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:16:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Day trading is the white-knuckler of the speculating world.  It’s fast and furious and the rewards or consequences are nearly immediate.  For every trader there comes a time when they just can’t resist the temptation of jumping in and out of the market to try and catch some lightning quick roller-coaster profits.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Day trading is the white-knuckler of the speculating world.  It’s fast and furious and the rewards or consequences are nearly immediate.  For every trader there comes a time when they just can’t resist the temptation of jumping in and out of the market to try and catch some lightning quick roller-coaster profits.  If you’ve already worn out that impulse, good for you.  If not, I suggest you go ahead and get your hands dirty.  You’ll never be over the curiosity until you’ve dug in and given it a try… at least just a little.  Allow me to offer this brief day trading guide.<span id="more-283"></span><br />
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First of all, if you’re interested in trying your hand at day trading, don’t bother to paper trade.  I know I’ll get flamed for saying that, but I’m serious.  The truth is day trading is 90% emotional control at least, and perhaps more.  You can have all the knowledge and great strategies in the world, but when the market starts to hum and you have to make split-second decisions, you’ll quickly find that you must live or die by your wits.  You need to first determine if you have the emotional makeup for the fast lane, and you can’t do that without risking real money.</p>
<p>The funny (and very fortunate) thing is that you don’t need to use much money at all.  Try this:  Get yourself an account that allows you to trade .01 standard lot increments (equivalent to .1 mini lots).  Then set a daily budget of just $10.  You will try to gain $10 before you lose $10.  When you’re up $10, you quit – when you’re down $10, you quit.  You trade only .01 to .05 lots at a time (that’s 10 to 50 cents per pip).  It’s a pittance, I know, but you’ll be absolutely astonished at how strong the emotions will be even with just that tiny amount of pocket change.  You’ll win $1.50 and you’ll feel like Warren Buffet… then you’ll lose $1.75 and you’ll feel like crawling under the desk.  It’s perfectly normal, and it just goes to show how powerful the emotions of day trading can be.  Until you are able to master those emotions, they will be a constant source of trouble for you.</p>
<p>So, keep up the $10 (plus or minus) a day ritual until it bores you, which is a great sign that you’ve managed to numb the emotions somewhat.  Then kick it up to $20 a day or even $50.  Then $100.  Then???  If you keep going that way one of two things will happen.  Most likely you’ll wear yourself out from the emotional bull ride and decide to take your trading elsewhere, like a nice peaceful trend following system.  OR, you’ll do well enough and become jaded enough to the emotions that you’ll start to feel a sense of confidence – even power about your dealings with the market.  You’ll develop a sense of the flow of market action and you’ll find yourself making trades almost instinctively – and winning!  If you’re in the small minority who reach this elite plateau, congratulations!  You have the rare makings of a true Day Trader!  </p>

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		<title>Profiting from Currency Trends</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:47:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re all familiar with money.  It&#8217;s a big part of our lives from early childhood right up to our later years.  It&#8217;s the thing we strive for and the thing that makes our lives possible, but we generally only think of it in the conventional sense &#8211; as something we earn then spend [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;re all familiar with money.  It&#8217;s a big part of our lives from early childhood right up to our later years.  It&#8217;s the thing we strive for and the thing that makes our lives possible, but we generally only think of it in the conventional sense &#8211; as something we earn then spend within our own country and culture.  We seldom consider money on a global scale or how the money from one place is related to money from another.<span id="more-263"></span><br />
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In fact, the relationship between different currencies of different countries is a vital issue, and one that becomes more and more important as we continue to expand the scope of the world wide commercial markets.  Every company that sells its products to another country needs to be concerned with the relationship of their own money and its value to the value of their partner country&#8217;s currency.  When they sell their products in Japan, say, a British company will be paid in Japanese Yen, but they need to convert those Yen to the local currency (traditionally the Pound, but these days it&#8217;s the Euro) so they can use it to pay their workers and purchase more raw goods.  If the value of the Euro goes up vs. the Yen a British company will find that the money it receives from its Japanese customers is not as great, and they may need to consider raising their prices.  Conversely, if the value of the Pound declines against the Yen, they will enjoy increases in their profits even if they leave their prices unchanged. They may in fact consider cutting their prices to increase their Japanese sales.</p>
<p>Converting the currencies in this way between one country and another is a multi-trillion dollar a day industry, and the fact that prices of currencies are in almost constant state of change creates an opportunity for profit.  You can buy and sell currencies on the Foreign Exchange, or Forex market.  With Forex, currencies are offered in pairs, for instance to trade the Pound against the Yen as we discussed above, you would trade the Pound/Yen, or GBPJPY as it’s notated.</p>
<p>If you think the value of the pound will rise against the Yen, you would ‘buy the GBPJPY’, which is equivalent to buying British Pounds and paying for them with Japanese Yen.  Later you would close your position essentially by selling back the Pounds you bought and accepting Yen in exchange.  If you were right, and the Pound rose against the Yen, you would receive more Yen than you originally paid and the difference would be your profit.  If, however, you were incorrect and the Pound fell against the Yen, you would have lost money, because you would receive fewer Yen than you originally paid.</p>
<p>That’s the idea in a nutshell.  There are a lot of details involved in really understanding the Forex market.  I’ll cover other aspects such as brokers, order types and leverage in future posts.</p>

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		<title>Setting a Realistic Stop Loss Order</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:59:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s easy to think about all the money you&#8217;ll make if your trades go well, but much harder to focus on all the money you could lose if things don&#8217;t turn out so well.  A savvy trader knows that how you avoid losing your cash is a far more important concern than how you go [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s easy to think about all the money you&#8217;ll make if your trades go well, but much harder to focus on all the money you could lose if things don&#8217;t turn out so well.  A savvy trader knows that how you avoid losing your cash is a far more important concern than how you go about getting more.  The primary tool in the arsenal of any serious trader is the stop loss order.<span id="more-216"></span><br />
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Stop loss orders serve two main functions.  One is to get you out of Dodge before your balance is zeroed when your trade decisions go wrong, but the other is to keep you in a trade long enough to ride out the inevitable roller coaster whipsaws that will often plague even a good trade before it finally becomes profitable.  It&#8217;s very important to remember the need to meet both of these goals when setting your stop losses.  Here&#8217;s an important adage I try to keep in mind:</p>
<p><strong>A stop loss is like a call to 911.  It&#8217;s not designed to prevent you from pain or injury, but to keep you from dying.</strong></p>
<p>Too many traders are prone to be over-optimistic and to assume that a good trading signal means the market will just take off in their chosen direction.  They set their stops just a bit behind their entry points and enjoy the warm, comfortable feeling of knowing that they won&#8217;t lose very much if the market moves against them.  Then they see their stops hit (for a small loss) just before the market turns around and steams off in the direction they were originally looking for.  They see the profit they should have had slipping away while they are left with their &#8216;warm, comfortable&#8217; loss.  This will tend to happen often enough that these traders almost never make money.</p>
<p>The mistake they make is in not realizing that a stop loss saves your life, not prevents pain.  If you decide to enter a trade, you must accept that you may need to suffer some pain, either in the short run before your trade develops, or in the end when your trade craps out on you.  Pain and losing are an unavoidable part of market speculation, and you must learn to accept them and to deal with them in a realistic fashion.</p>
<p>The best strategy is to make your stop losses conform to what you see on the charts.  You need to find a stop loss level that makes sense from the standpoint of the technicals that got you interested in the trade in the first place.  Triggering a stop loss is an event that should occur when the market movement nullifies your previous sentiment.  It should be a screaming red flag that says &#8220;You were wrong, and the reason you entered the trade is no longer valid!&#8221;</p>
<p>Consider as simple support level trade.  If you saw price bounce off of a long-standing support level and begin moving up, you may have decided that is was a good time to buy.  This could be a fine trade, but if the price moves down below that previous support level the importance of that support is significantly weakened, and the likelihood is now that the support is broken and the market will now head downward.  Clearly that&#8217;s the time to call it quits and take your loss.  In this example you would recognize that a breaking of the support level you were depending on would remove the technical justification for your long trade, and you would place your stop loss a few pips below that support level &#8211; far enough to avoid short term market spikes.</p>
<p>If that stop loss position looks to be too far away, don&#8217;t give in to the temptation to raise it&#8230; just adjust your trade size downward to reduce the overall loss risk.  I cover trade sizing more in another post.</p>

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