Fundamental Trading

Two Types of Trading

There are 2 basic types of analysis you can take when approaching the forex:

1. Fundamental analysis
2. Technical analysis.

There has always been a constant debate as to which analysis is better, but to tell you the truth, you need to know a little bit of both. So let’s break each one down and then come back and put them together. Read the rest of this entry »

Protect Yo Self Before You Wreck Yo Self

Before we go any further we are going to be 100% honest with you and tell you the following before you consider trading currencies:

1. All forex traders, and we mean all traders LOSE money on trades.
   Ninety percent of traders lose money, largely due to lack of planning and training and having poor money management rules. Also, if you hate to lose or are a super perfectionist, you’ll probably have a hard time adjusting to trading.
2. Trading forex is not for the unemployed, those on low incomes, or who can’t afford to pay their electricity bill or afford to eat.
   You should have at least $10,000 of trading capital (in a mini account) that you can afford to lose. Don’t expect to start an account with a few hundred dollars and expect to become a billionaire. Read the rest of this entry »

Technical Trading

Technical Analysis

Technical analysis is the study of price movement.  In one word, technical analysis = charts.  The idea is that a person can look at historical price movements, and, based on the price action, can determine at some level where the price will go.  By looking at charts, you can identify trends and patterns which can help you find good trading opportunities. Read the rest of this entry »

Know Your Profit and Loss