A Short Forex Training on Risk Management

By Bart Icles

Any form of trading poses different kinds of risks. In the foreign exchange market, this stands quite true. There have already been lots of investors who have lost large sums of money in the hopes of generating profits in the forex market. Online brokers always try to sound optimistic but a smart trader understands that realistically, there is no easy way to make money in the currency market. A forex training on risk management can help you a lot in ensuring that you will not lose all your assets in just one trading go.

It helps to invest in your forex education before you start trading in the currency market and to continue doing so while you are already actively trading. A simple forex training or tutorial can already do so much in keeping you well informed on the different factors that can affect your trading position. A deficiency in market knowledge often marks the downfall of many investors and is one of the primary reasons why they lose large sums of their money. This also spells failure for new forex traders who do not take time to learn more about the different market forces that drive the currency rates.

Another important factor in managing risks in trading is having a forex broker. While you might learn from many forex tutorials that it is relatively easy to enter the forex market - all you need is a computer and an internet connection - it actually takes more than these two elements for you to start trading.

The tricky part comes in when you start looking for a forex dealer or forex broker to whom you will open an account with. It is important that you choose your forex broker well because forex brokers spell much of your trading success. This is also important in keeping you from taking unnecessary risks. To be safe, you must do some research about your forex broker and only deal with one who is regulated.

So what do these forex brokers or dealers really do? More than just helping you manage your account, they also do much in maintaining your risk profile. When participating in the forex trading market, investors must have risk profiles that are solid as rock. See to it that your forex broker has pre arranged agreements with you about your risk profile or the amount of invested capital you are willing to risk. - 23204

About the Author:

A good forex trading system course starts with a desire to learn and a drive to become a great trader. Learning with a free forex course takes dedication and a good teacher. But once you learn how to trade and do so successfully your life will change and you have options and financial resources you never had before.

Start Smart With A Mini Forex Account

By Bart Icles

If you are new to Forex trading but don't know where to begin, it is best you get started by investing in a mini account. Anyone can open a mini account with just a minimum account of as low as $200 - 250, or even much lower with other services. A standard Forex account usually needs at least $2,000 - $2,500 as an initial investment amount to begin with. With a mini account, you can still do normal trading and still have the same privileges of a regular account investor.

A mini Forex account is conveniently set at only one-tenth the lot size of a regular Forex account. Its Pip values are also given the same percentage number. The standard Forex account is given the lot size amounting to 10,000 units of the base currency, or as example would the USD which corresponding amount would be $10,000.

A Forex mini account trading is targeted mainly for new investors who may have limited capital funds when opening a Forex account. This may also mean that mini account traders will have to do marginal trading or leverage trading to address funding concerns. Leverage trading is the lending of money to help put up the full required amount for a single lot in order to do trading. The capital that is used outside this amount is known as a margin lot which comes from the investors' pocket. The marginal lot for a mini account has a ratio of 200:1.

A standard Forex trading account isn't applicable to very large leverage amounts, as this is a very risky move that might mean losses in the thousand of dollars should a deal go sour. It is only advisable with a mini Forex account with the nature of its low risk factor and low investment amounts. This allows the investor to make better judgment calls on certain trade deals with knowing he is dealing with minimal amounts. Standard Forex accounts are harder for the new investor to handle with its high risk factors and with the involvement of larger amounts of money.

If you plan to have a career in Forex trading but with only a minimal amount to start with - say, $10,000 or less, then get a Forex mini account. This will allow you to survive longer in the market while still in the process of learning everything there is to know about the market and of how to become a profitable trader. - 23204

About the Author:

Is automated forex trading misleading? What is forex trading? Come visit our blog to find out the answers to these questions and more.

Decreased Volatility Breakout Strategy (Part I)

By Ahmad Hassam

Always try to understand the crowd psychology. Decreased volatility breakout is one of the subsets of breakout trading. While this strategy is similar to the strategy of trading breakouts, but it is specific to a certain conditions in the forex market. Trading breakouts is one of the most popular ways of making pips from the forex market.

Volatility is a measure of the scale of price fluctuations over time. Volatility tends to be high when prices change to a large extent within a short span of time. The reverse also holds when prices oscillate more or less close to a certain price level without deviating much from it over a long span of time.

It is the periods of high volatility that lets traders make pips and it is the volatile nature of the forex market that attracts the risk seekers in search of high returns. However, entering the market in periods of high volatility can be stressful for most of the traders as they dont know whether the trade will go their way or not. Why not concentrate on the low volatility period instead of focusing on the high volatility market.

Just like other financial markets, there is a tendency in the currency prices to alternate between periods of high volatility and low volatility in the forex market. This recurrent pattern is due to the crowd psychology which is the force behind changes in the forex market.

You must understand how trend is developed in the currency market and how the crowd psychology affects the different phases of the trend. There are four main stages of a trend and there is a different crowd psychology behind each stage of the trend. These four stages are: 1) Nascent Trend, 2) Fully Charged Trend, 3) Aging Trend and 4) End of Trend. These four stages are closely linked to the cycle of volatility in the market. Lets discuss these stages of a trend in detail.

Nascent Trend: When the new trend just starts either upside or downside, most market players are still skeptical about the possible new trend direction during the nascent stage of the trend. Volatility is thus low as both bears and bulls tread carefully and are cautious.

Fully Charged Trend: This is the second stage of the trend and during this stage the trend becomes well established! The trend becomes fully charged as there is now evidence from fundamental data that supports the trend direction. The trend is in full progress and it is time for more action now. Traders who are caught on the opposite side of the market become exposed when the new information proves them wrong. They become desperate.

During this period a lot of changing positions will take place. This causes the currency prices to move more dramatically within that trend period. Traders who were initially on the wrong side of the market become new converts to the trend.

Everyone wants to jump in the trend. More and more positions are established. Traders become convinced of the direction of the trend and new information convinces most of the traders of the direction of the trend. Hence volatility tends to be high during this period. This brings prices to higher highs in an uptrend or lower lows in a down trend. Always remember, Trend is your friend. Ride the trend as long as it lasts. - 23204

About the Author:

Mr. Ahmad Hassam has done Masters from Harvard University. He is interested in day trading stocks and currencies. Know These Forex Charts. Learn Forex Trading!

How to Sell Gold for Profit

By Tabitha Reaves

This is the worst recession for over 60 years and as we have all had to cut corners, tighten our belts and look for ways to save cash, many people have been taking a good, hard look at where they can make extra money. Many of us have old jewelry which is simply wasting away in a drawer or a box somewhere - it is unlikely to be ever used again and it is in every sense of the word, dead weight.

Selling gold and especially old jewelry has become a boom industry in the US and around the world.

Why?

The answer is simple - in times of recession, investors look to buy gold because it is considered a stable, secure investment - gold is what backs the currency reserves of the US dollar and currencies all around the world. When economic times get rough, gold is where the smart money invests and in turn, this drives up the price of gold while stocks and shares fall in value.

Because top dollar is now being offered for gold, it makes a good proposition for gold refiners to buy in the relatively small quantities of gold and precious metals included in your jewelry collection. The issue for you is how to get the best price for the collection you are looking to sell and how not to get scammed in the process!

First of all, deal with a gold buyer who is prepared to offer you a published price for the precious metal involved - not just gold, but also platinum and silver - reputable dealers will publish a daily buy-price for metals so you can easily see what you will get for your metal and be able to compare prices with other dealers. If you cannot see a published price or the dealer is not ready to come forward with a price when you ask, avoid doing business with them - this is something which is basic and fundamental.

In addition, when you are dealing with a dealer using the internet (or indeed in any advertizing medium) you should take some basic precautions to make sure you are dealing with who they say they are! Remember, you are trusting a substantial amount of money to their gold buying process and you want to be sure you are going to receive payment from the person you are sending the precious cargo to. If they have an internet site, check the contact information and make sure you are dealing with a real company at the end of the telephone number. If you call the company and you only get a call-center or customer service staff who do not appear willing to discuss your potential sale, then quite simply, don't deal with them. You should also make sure that the address they give is a physical mailing address for their business and that it can be verified.

When you have decided who you are going to transact the business with, make sure that they provide you with secure and insured courier or mailing services so you can be assured that the jewelry makes it to their refinery and if there is a claim, you are going to be fully compensated for any loss or mistake. - 23204

About the Author:

The best online resource to sell gold or sell silver can be found at www.refinity.com

Many Ways To Make Money Online

By Wilhelm von Mayer

As one who has made a living online for several years, I am often asked "What is the best way to make money online?" Friends, family, and business associates often ask this, and the answers are many. I have made money online a number of ways over the years, and I will share them with you now. I would say no certain one is the best, but each has pluses and minuses that will make them more or less attractive to each individual. The list and some information follows, and they are in no particular order. 1. Ebay

Ebay can be a great way to make money online, as I am sure you have heard. Ebay is particularly attractive if you are able to manufacture something of value well, and for a low cost. Whether it is jewelry, furniture, car kits, pet items, just about anything, if you can make it and do so cheaply, you have a great potential business on your hands. The other possibility is to find access to a desirable product that you can acquire cheaper than most people can. (due to insider info, relationships, geographical or tax advantages, etc.)

Once you have figured out your product or products, spend some time researching similar auctions on Ebay's current and past listings. First, decide if you can compete in the market. Do you have a price, quality, brand or other advantage that will allow you to outsell your competition? Is there high demand and low supply? If the answers are yes, proceed to see what listings are selling for the highest prices, and pay very close attention to their wording, pictures, layout, pricing structure, everything. Learn from people who are making it happen already, instead of wasting time and money learning from your own mistakes.

2. Online Services/Freelancing

If you possess training or talents for in-demand services that do not require your physical presence, you can have a profitable online income. People are always looking for web designers, content writers, article writers, editors, blog and forum posters, talents, and more online. This type of work is especially attractive if you live in a part of the world where the cost of living is low. It is essential in virtually all of these to have strong English language skills.

Great places to find this work include craigslist.org's talent and creative sections (under services), ifreelance.com, and for the more web savvy - the Digital Point forums. Identify your talent, search for people who need your services, and start doing business.

3. Forex Trading

This is definitely one that is gaining popularity. Forex trading is much like the stock market, but instead of trading companies, you are trading the currencies of different countries. Forex brokers allow you to trade 24 hours a day online, and give great leverage, allowing you to and sell hundreds of thousands of dollars worth the currencies for just a few hundred dollars. With news, trading systems, or instincts, you make your trades, and can make quite a great deal of money.

To read more on Forex trading, visit www.forex-info.com to read articles, study systems, find a recommended broker, and discuss Forex trading on the forums there. Use the beginner tools there, find a strategy you like, and open an account with a broker. Deposit some funds, start trading, and hopefully become a successful trader as many others have, or possibly even strike it rich!

4. Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing involves developing or buying websites, using social media (twitter, facebook, etc.), and other web marketing tools to promote other people's products and services. Essentially, you want to create compelling or unique content and messages and use them to drive business to your affiliates. They in turn pay you for each customer you send to them.

Some great resources for finding products and services to promote include clickbank, google adsense, amazon.com, commission junction, and several others. Find a product or service that you either know well, are excited about, or know people who need them and start your business.

There are a great number of ways to make money online, but for me, these are by far some of the best and the most profitable. They can be done with little or no investment, you can start making money today, and are all legitimate and legal ways to make great money online. No matter how you decide to make money online, it will take some work or investment, and require you to believe in what you are doing. - 23204

About the Author:

Before you buy anything online, make sure you check Wilhelm von Mayer's excellent information on Forex News, and Forex Information