Newbie at Forex Trading ? – Read on to Know More
Do you have a passion for learning how to trade currency on the foreign exchange market? If so, there is no better way to learn than by taking advantage of the wealth of resources available to you online.
Forex is a hot subject, and there are so many web sites about it, it can be hard to know which sites are relevant and trustworthy versus which ones to avoid. My goal here is to help you cut through the clutter, and find the resources you need to learn Forex trading online – the easy way!
Step One: Know Your Terms
The hardest part of learning any system is usually in the memorization of vocabulary, and the concepts represented by the ‘jargon’.
Forex is certainly no exception to this rule.
More often than not, you’ll come across a word you are unfamiliar with – and you’ll look it up – only to find the definition contains 2 or 3 other concepts you’ve never heard of before.
So, before you dive in too deeply, make sure you have a good reference handy. One very helpful site is ‘InvestoPedia’ (http://www.investopedia.com/).
Step Two: Open An Online ‘Demo’ Trading Account
You can test your basic knowledge – without losing your shirt – by opening a demo Forex account with an online broker.
Demos trades allow you to spot the weaknesses in your skills and knowledge, while also getting you comfortable with the fast-paced speed of the market and quick-thinking required to move on opportunities.
Step Three: Consider Investing In Your Education
There are more than a few top-notch Forex training courses available online. Some of these courses are run by online brokerages and are interactive in nature. Other courses may consists of ebooks,how-to videos,forum and personal mentoring put together by experienced investors-turned-teachers.
Getting a Solid Forex Trading Education
There are a lot of Forex trading courses online that promise to teach you everything you need to know to jump into the market with confidence. If you are new to Forex, though, how can you tell which ones will truly provide you with the solid Forex trading education you need?
A respectable course should include training material on all the fundamental aspects and concepts for beginners, including:
*Exchange rates
*Fixed rates versus floating rates
*Currency pairs
*Bid Prices versus Ask Prices
*Spreads
*Lot Sizes
*Margins, Margin Calls and Leverage
*Pips Values and their role in calculating profit and loss
*How to evaluate leading economic indicators
*How to read Forex signals and charts
This is just the bare minimum. A really good course should also walk you through a variety of trading examples, and show you how to perform ‘test trades’ yourself using a demo account with a reputable broker.
Another thing you can do to help speed your learning process is to immerse yourself in the literature of the market. There are scores of books and magazines available on the subject both online and off. You might want to have a look at the free, online magazine called Currency Trader (http://www.currencytradermag.com/).
Finally, consider enhancing your knowledge of other financial marketplaces. You’ll find some concepts and terms repeated when reading about how to trade on the Stock Market, or how things like interest rates fluctuate for bonds, bills and other instruments.
This is especially useful if you feel more comfortable in one area of financial knowledge than other because you’ll be able to see some related concepts from Forex in a context with which you are already familiar.
Make sure you choose a course that suits your needs, learning style and budget. Avoid any courses that sound too good to be true in terms of the financial gains they promise you. Forex takes time and you won’t get rich overnight on currency trading. It requires patience,practice and most of all dedication.
Above all, remember to have fun!
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September 12th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
I trade outside my normal business and I do quite well for a part time thing. I didn't start with much capital but I also didn't make a lot. I was kind of risk conscious all the time.
However a few months ago, I started going a bit more aggressive with my profit and I started buying a few software to help me. That made a lot of difference especially Forex Killer.
Forex Killer helped me to confirm my going into and out of trades. I don't depend on Forex Killer alone as some people do but it was a big help.
Now this week alone, I saw the Forex Assasin and Automated Forex Cash being launched. They look very convenient for a new comer.
But whatever, the most important thing is you must understand the basics of the trade itself. Read as much as you can. Use the forex systems and play with them on paper trades until you are comfortable. Remember Forex can be risky.
September 13th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Try :
1. http://www.babypips.com – Tutorials[Very down to earth]
2. http://www.geocities.com/lcming/Forexbooks [My Fav Forex Books]
3. http://www.geocities.com/lcming/ForexForex – Forex Video
4. http://www.Forexplane.com – Forex Forum
September 12th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
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September 12th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Oscar, not only these weekend webinar but also the daily videos, help me to complete my homework and be prepare for the next day ! Once again as I’ m wroting these lines, I had another profit day according with this video and your recomendations along today on your website, Thank you Oscar.
September 13th, 2009 at 6:19 am
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September 13th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Oscar, these Weekend Webinars are Great. I look forward to them every weekend. The review of the prior weeks trade and you analysis for the coming week really keeps me in focus of the most likely path for the markets. Your analysis is beneficial for both my short term trading and my longer term trading. Please continue with your weekend analysis. It is a valuble commodity.
September 13th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Oscar great video as usual, anyone who is not following Oscar is missing a golden opportunity.
September 14th, 2009 at 1:07 am
Thank you ggodman. I do my best to help all the traders out there who are trying to swim through these shark infested waters.
All the best,
Oscar