FOREX EXCHANGE REVIEW

Reading a Spot Gold Quote

2009-10-21T11:16:00.000-07:00

Reading a Spot Gold Quote

As we mentioned in “How to Trade Spot Gold,” when

you trade spot gold, you take a long or short position

in gold while you take the opposite position in the

U.S. dollar. To get started trading spot gold, however,

it is important to understand how to read a spot gold

quote.

As in other financial markets, including forex, spot gold quotes consist of two sides: the bid and the ask. The bid is the price at which you can sell, and the ask is the price at which you can buy.

Before we move on, note that spot gold prices are quoted internationally in U.S. dollars per “troy” ounce. So, a quote of 800 means that one ounce of gold equals $800.

Note that you might receive a quote for spot gold that looks like 800 / 801. This means that you could sell a lot of spot gold at $800, or buy at $801. So, the spread—the difference between the bid price and ask price—is $1.

If you buy spot gold and sell it at a higher price, your profit is simply the difference between these two prices.

The first thing it is important to know about reading a spot gold quote is that the quote looks similar to a forex quote, being represented the same way (XAU/USD). The first symbol listed represents one troy ounce of gold. So the price quote—which may look something like 800 XAU/USD—simply means that one ounce of gold is equal to $800 U.S. dollars. (The dollar amount fluctuates, of course.)

It’s easier to understand trading spot gold when looking at an example. Let’s say you buy a single lot of gold—a lot equaling 10 ounces—at $800 per ounce, so $8,000 total. The spot gold market rallies, and a few hours later you sell the spot gold at $805 per ounce, or $8,050 total. You made $50.

You could also say you made 500 “pips.” What is a pip? Like forex prices, spot gold prices are quoted in small increments called percentages in point, or pips. Each pip represents $0.10

Why invest in gold?

2009-10-21T11:12:00.000-07:00

Why invest in gold?

Gold, a precious metal popular in jewelry, is also a

widely used investment. In fact, as investors have

become more knowledgeable about gold investing,

gold trading platforms (particularly online gold trading

platforms) have proliferated, making it easier than

ever to invest in gold.

There are two reasons to consider investing in gold:

A) Historically, gold has been considered a safe haven in times of economic, geopolitical and financial instability. Inflation and currency devaluation are also positive environments for gold, because it holds its value.

B) Gold investing allows investors to gain financially from increasing gold prices (or decreasing gold prices, in the case of short sellers, but more about that later).

Some of those beneficial gold-investing conditions are present today Including:

First, the world economy has slowed dramatically, with the United States in the midst of a downturn unlike any seen since the Great Depression.

Second, political skirmishes continue around the world: This is evidenced by large numbers of workers in China’s Pearl River Delta region being out of work and the growing problem of drug cartels in Mexico close to many of the manufacturing centers. Furthermore, countries such as the Ukraine are facing problems with their economy that could stall further advances in democratic reform. Even wealthy regions of the world such as the middle east are facing economic problems as a result of the drop in oil prices.

Finally, there are the financial markets, which have plummeted in 2008 and 2009: On February 23, 2009, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index both plummeted to near 12-year lows. Investors are concerned.

At the same time, gold traders are a bit mystified because the S&P/Citigroup Gold & Precious Metals Index, a widely used measure of gold prices, is down 45.46% as of December 31, 2008.

But this simply means there is considerable room for improvement—and significant opportunities for gold investors. Just consider the ratio between the Dow/Gold Ratio, which is calculating by dividing the Dow Jones Industrial Average by the price of an ounce of gold. In the past century, many major economic crises—including the Great Depression and World War II—caused the Dow/Gold Ratio to plummet. So, a low Dow/Gold Ratio is widely considered an indicator of how bad a recession is. And during bad recessions, many investors have tried to preserve their assets by investing in gold, thereby driving up the price of gold. As of February 2009, the Dow/Gold Ratio was below 8, which is historically very low.

How can you take advantage of these conditions? You can do so by trading gold. In subsequent articles we’ll explain how. Many gold trading platforms exist, making it easy to trade gold online.

An investment market for Charlie Pallilo

2009-10-19T04:51:00.000-07:00

An investment market for Charlie Pallilo

My favorite sports talk radio show in Houston is Charlie Pallilo's afternoon show over at 790-AM, but I've always wondered why the quite bright Pallilo isn't off making millions trading bonds or running a hedge fund. Moneyball's Michael Lewis reports in this CondeNast Portfolio article about a market that is right up Pallilo's alley -- investing in professional athletes:

Wall Street is about to launch a new way to trade professional athletes the way you trade stocks. A piece of Tiger, anyone?

When financial historians look back and ask why it took Wall Street so long to create the first public stock market that trades in professional athletes, they will see ours as an age of creative ferment. They’ll see a new, extremely well-financed company in Silicon Valley that, for the moment, sells itself as a fantasy sports site but aims to become, as its co-founder Mike Kerns puts it, “the first real stock market in athletes.” . . . The athlete would sell 20 percent of all future on-field or on-court earnings to a trust, which would, in turn, sell securities to the public. They’ll also single out the birth of the first European hedge fund that runs a multimillion-dollar portfolio of professional soccer players, the value of which rises and falls with the players’ performances.

As a number of smart people seem to have noticed at once, professional athletes have all the traits of successful publicly traded stocks, beginning with enormous speculative interest in them. Americans wager somewhere between $200 billion and $400 billion a year on sports, and between 15 million and 25 million of them play in fantasy leagues—which is to say that a shadow stock market in athletes already exists. That market may not know everything there is to know about the athletes it values, but it probably knows more than New York Stock Exchange investors know about the N.Y.S.E.’s public corporations. “People worry about lack of transparency in sports,” says the leading sports agent. “My newspaper this morning has two and a half pages of business news and 17 pages of sports. The day after the game, you know Peyton Manning’s thumb is hurt. What do you know about the C.E.O. of I.B.M.?”

FXCM EXECUTION ADVANTAGE

2009-10-18T08:30:00.000-07:00

FXCM EXECUTION ADVANTAGE

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FXCM's No Dealing Desk* aims to provide transparent and fair execution. Every trade is executed back to back with one of the world's premier banks or financial institutions, which compete to provide FXCM with bid and ask prices. The best spreads available to FXCM are streamed to you with a small markup, which is generally one pip or less for major currency pairs.

Lower Spreads

• Euro/US dollar spread is frequently 2 pips, British pound/dollar 3 pips

• Trade on rates provided to FXCM by multiple global banks

• FXCM's monthy trading volume of over $365 billion drives price competition

• Fractional pip pricing facilitates the tightening of spreads even further

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• No conflict of interest between broker and trader

• No dealer intervention in trades

• Price providers (Banks) do not see your stops, limits, and entry orders

• Competition reduces the potential for market manipulation by price providers

No Trading Restrictions

• Trade during breaking news

• Place entry orders anywhere—even inside the spread

• Scalp the market

• Rollover transparency—all amounts are displayed in advance

• Receive positive rolls at all margin levels

Why Trade at FXCM

An average of over $365 billion in notional volume is traded each month on trading platforms offered by FXCM. As a result, we have obtained close banking relationships with some of the world's largest and most aggressive price providers. Having multiple price providers is especially important in volatile markets, when one or two banks may post wide spreads, or simply avoid quoting any price at all. With so many major banks quoting prices to FXCM, there are competitive spreads, even during market-moving news events.

FXCM does not take a market position—eliminating a major conflict of interest. A dealing desk broker, which acts as a market maker, may be trading against your position. With our No Dealing Desk execution, however, we fill your orders from the best prices available to us from the banks. While an individual bank may try to skew its prices off the market, the unattractive price on the bid or ask side will lose the price competition and as a result, not factor into the prices streamed to you. At FXCM, prices are not subject to manipulation by a broker or a banks dealing desk.

While our competitors are beginning to follow our example of offering No Dealing Desk execution, we have successfully implemented it. Excellent bid and ask prices are not meaningful unless you have a reliable trading platform to execute trades. Our trading platform is tested in all market conditions, routinely handling approximately 300,000 trades per day.

While FXCM aims to provide clients with the best pricing available, having all orders filled at a requested rate means execution risks will remain. Read more.

Stock futures set for green light in Taiwan

2009-10-14T01:09:00.000-07:00

Stock futures set for green light in Taiwan

Taiwan's financial regulator is set to allow futures trading in individual stocks listed on the Taiwan stock exchange as part of a push to make the country a more sophisticated international financial centre.

"The goal is to offer more options to investors and make the Taiwan market more diverse," said an official at the Financial Supervisory Commission, its top financial regulator. Taiwan, whose stock market was one of the region's star performers in the first half of this year, has looked to expand the regional presence of its stock market in recent months. The stock exchange has aggressively pursued listings by Taiwanese companies that had moved to mainland China, and recently co-operated with Hong Kong to cross-list exchange-traded funds .

Its push to expand, however, comes as its regional peers are also trying to become bigger financial centres. The Hong Kong government has become increasingly active as it attempts to boost the territory's status as the region's leading international financial centre. It hopes to challenge Malaysia as the main Asian centre for Islamic finance and plans to entrench its position as the gateway for investment into and out of China.

Shanghai, Hong Kong's biggest rival on the mainland, intends to allow foreign companies to list on its stock exchange next year as part of its plan to turn the city into a global financial centre by 2020.

Taiwan has in the past found it difficult - relative to its regional peers - to attract international investors because of its rocky relationship with China and also because tight regulation by the Financial Supervisory Commission has meant a relative paucity of financial products. Since Ma Ying-jeou's election as president last year, the commission has, however, gradually moved towards liberalisation.

The addition of individual stock futures to the exchange, which also includes individual stock options, is expected to help boost trading volumes, which havefallen after the financial crisis.
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Software Forex

2009-10-14T00:59:00.000-07:00

Software Forex

Making large sums of money is easy once you understand how to use leverage in your forex trading system. It is easy to replace and sometimes even exceed your current income by responsibly leveraging your money through available software forex. The Forex market is making new millionaires every year and some of them even start with a minimum amount of money. Forex leverages your money like no other investment can. If you aren't investing with Forex, you are missing out on what could easily become thousands of dollars per week.

You can start your Forex investments with as little as $500 in fact some traders have even begun with less and turned it into thousands in a relatively short time. This trading method outperforms any traditional stock market any day of the week. Most stock trades need a great deal more money invested to even come close to the returns you can make with Forex trading.

Here are a couple facts to give you a better picture of the earning potential of the Forex market.

First and foremost, it is the most liquid market ever known. Trades can be made instantly. This means that your trades are going to be more profitable because you are locking in your profits as soon as they appear. In a traditional stock trade, you have to put in an order with a broker and wait until they get to it. This can sometimes take a while.

Secondly the Forex market gives you a 100:1 leverage. That is huge all on its own. Now imagine taking that and compounding it with each trade. The numbers can be off the scale. Although you might not get rich overnight, your chances are many times greater than with any other market.

The third factor that makes Forex trading so appealing is the fact that the market for this type of trading never closes down. Forex is a 24 hour market and that creates more trade possibilities, many more. It also eliminates the gaping you sometimes see in a stock market. The trades are easier to track because you can monitor them around the clock.

And there is still one other benefit to leveraging your money with Forex trading. The trades are limited to the number of currencies in the market. This makes technical analysis much simpler because you are not going through many thousands of possible trades.

The Forex market can be traded from anywhere in the world because it is done online. You have the ability to work at your trading any time of the day or night. The amount of leverage in Forex trades can't be matched and, you can start with a very small investment to try it out. These are just a few of the reasons the Forex market is favored by the very rich

Forex Trading Reports Section

2009-10-14T00:51:00.000-07:00

Forex Trading Reports Section

I’ve created a section on this site specifically for reports on forex trading systems and other forex related products and services. This makes it easier for anyone who wants to find out more about the Forex Currency Trading Products available in the market place.

It’s relatively new, so there aren’t that many reports there yet. I’ll be steadily transferring research that I’ve compiled over into the Forex Trading Reports section over time.

So far, I’ve added information on these three trading systems:

■FAPTurbo.com
■The 10 Min Forex Wealth Builder
■Forex MegaDroid
If you want to check out the forex trading systems reports section:

The Forex Trading Reports Section

Bolster Success with Fundamental FOREX Analysis

2009-10-14T00:46:00.000-07:00

Bolster Success with Fundamental FOREX Analysis

In fundamental FOREX analysis, you are basically valuing either a business, for equity markets, or a country, for FOREX. If you think it's hard enough to value one company, you should try valuing a whole country. It can be quite difficult to do, but there are indicators that can be studied to give insight into how the country works. A few indicators you might want to study during your FOREX analysis are: Non-farm payrolls, Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), Consumer Price Index (CPI), Retail Sales, and Durable Goods.

Most traders in the FOREX market only use fundamental FOREX analysis to predict long-term trends. However, some traders do trade short-term based on the reactions to different news releases. There are also quite a variety of meetings where you can get quotes and commentary that can affect markets just as much as any news release or indicator report. These meetings are often discuss interest rates, inflation, and other issues that have the ability to affect currency values.

Even changes in how things are worded in statements addressing these types of issues, such as the Federal Reserve chairman's comments on interest rates, can cause volatility in the market. Two important meetings that you should watch for are the Federal Open Market Committee and the Humphrey Hawkins Hearings.

Just by reading the reports and examining the commentary, a FOREX fundamental analyst can get a better understanding of most long-term market trends. Keeping up on these developments will also allow short-term traders to profit from extraordinary happenings. If you do decide to follow a fundamental strategy, you will want to keep an economic calendar handy at all times so you know when these reports are released. Your broker may also be able to provide you with real-time access to this kind of information for use in your FOREX analysis.

FOREX Strategy and Analysis

2009-10-14T00:28:00.000-07:00

FOREX Strategy and Analysis

All successful traders have a carefully thought out FOREX strategy that they follow to make profitable trades. This FOREX strategy is generally based on a system that allows them to find good trades. And the FOREX strategy is based on some form of market analysis. Successful traders need some way to interpret and even predict some of the movements of the market.

There are two basic approaches to analysing market movements, in both equity markets and the FOREX market. These are technical analysis and fundamental analysis. However, technical analysis is much more likely to be used by traders. Still, it’s good to have an understanding of both types of analysis, so that you can decide which type would work best for your FOREX strategy

Forex Scalping

2009-10-14T00:19:00.000-07:00

Forex Scalping – Extensive guide on how to scalp forex

Forex scalping is a popular method involving the quick opening and liquidation of positions. The term “quick” is imprecise, but it is generally meant to define a timeframe of about 3-5 minutes at most, while most scalpers will maintain their positions for as little as one minute.

The popularity of scalping is born of its perceived safety as a trading style. Many traders argue that since scalpers maintain their positions for a brief time period in comparison to regular traders, market exposure of a scalper is much shorter than that of a trend follower, or even a day trader, and consequently, the risk of large losses resulting from strong market moves is smaller. Indeed, it is possible to claim that the typical scalper cares only about the bid-ask spread, while concepts like trend, or range are not very significant to him. Although scalpers need ignore these market phenomena, they are under no obligation to trade them, because they concern themselves only with the brief periods of volatility created by them.

Forex scalping is not a suitable strategy for every type of trader. The returns generated in each position opened by the scalper is usually small; but great profits are made as gains from each closed small position are combined. Scalpers do not like to take large risks, which means that they are willing to forgo great profit opportunities in return for the safety of small, but frequent gains. Consequently, the scalper needs to be a patient, diligent individual who is willing to wait as the fruits of his labors translate to great profits over time. An impulsive, excited character who seeks instant gratification and aims to “make it big” with each consecutive trade is unlikely to achieve anything but frustration while using this strategy.

Scalping also demands a lot more attention from the trader in comparison to other styles such as swing-trading, or trend following. A typical scalper will open and close tens, and in some cases, more than a hundred positions in an ordinary trading day, and since none of the positions can be allowed to suffer great losses (so that we can protect the bottom line), the scalper cannot afford to be careful about some, and negligent about some of his positions. It may appear to be a formidable task at first sight, but scalping can be an involving, even fun trading style once the trader is comfortable with his practices and habits. Still, it is clear that attentiveness and strong concentration skills are necessary for the successful forex scalper. One does not need to be born equipped with such talents, but practice and commitment to achieve them are indispensable if a trader has any serious intention of becoming a real scalper.

Scalping can be demanding, and time-consuming for those who are not full-time traders. Many of us pursue trading merely as an additional income source, and would not like to dedicate five six hours every day to the practice. In order to deal with this problem, automated trading systems have been developed, and they are being sold with rather incredible claims all over the web. We do not advise our readers to waste their time trying to make such strategies work for them; at best you will lose some money while having some lessons about not trusting anyone’s word so easily. However, if you design your own automated systems for trading (with some guidance from seasoned experts and self-education through practice) it may be that you shorten the time which must be dedicated to trading while still being able to use scalping techniques. And an automated forex scalping technique does not need to be fully automatic; you may hand over the routine and systematic tasks such as stop-loss and take-profit orders to the automated system, while assuming the analytical side of the task yourself. This approach, to be sure, is not for everyone, but it is certainly a worthy option.

Finally, scalpers should always keep the importance of consistency in trade sizes while using their favored method. Using erratic trade sizes while scalping is the safest way to ensure that you will have a wiped-out account in no time, unless you stop practicing scalping before the inevitable end. . Scalping is based on the principle that profitable trades will cover the losses of failing ones in due time, but if you pick position sizes randomly, the rules of probability dictate that sooner or later an oversized, leveraged loss will crash all the hard work of a whole day, if not longer. Thus, the scalper must make sure that he pursues a predefined strategy with attention, patience and consistent trade sizes. This is just the beginning, of course, but without a good beginning we would diminish our odds of success, or at least reduce our profit potential.

Now let’s take a look at the contents of this article where forex scalping is discussed with all its details, advantages and disadvantages. Our suggestion is that you peruse all of this article and absorb all the information that can benefit you. But if you think that you’re already familiar with some of the material, to shorten your route, we present the table of contents of this article.

EZ FX Host - Best Metatrader and EA VPS Hosting Review

2009-10-11T00:54:00.000-07:00

EZ FX Host

Best Metatrader and EA VPS Hosting Review

EZ Fx Host

EZ FX Host - Best Metatrader and EA VPS Hosting Review
Due to the increasing popularity of forex Expert advisor or most commonly known as automated forex robot, VPS service become more popular as well. If you are using or even planning to use forex robot or some automated forex trading system that you can use to earn huge income from forex , you might as well start using EZ FX HOST. Have you ever heard of forex virtual private server or forex VPS Hosting? The entire process of using this VPS Hosting is to provide trader to monitor their trades any where they want to. They can trade remotely or when ever they want to. I will show you why many forex trader opt to use EZ Forex Host and I will give you the most comprehensive and complete EZ FX Host Review!

What is EZ FX Host?

This is the most reliable Virtual Private Server for your EA and metatrader platform. Using this server you are assured that your Expert advisors runs in a safe environment. Using this VPS Hosting you don't have to worry about power failure or resets. You don't need to worry about your internet connection or interruption anymore. This reliable VPS server will monitor your trades 24/7 providing 99.99% uptime.

Why do you have to choose EZ FX Host?

This EA and Metatrader VPS Hosting will save you from hassle of keeping your computer running for 24 hours. Hosting your expert advisors and metatrader will guaranteed your trading success.

The Virtual Private Server VPS setup has been tailored specifically for Expert Advisors and Forex Robots. Its a breeze to get going with the following features:

- Preinstalled Metatrader4 platform with a brokerage of your choice

- No hassles with server setup and configuration

- No server knowledge needed!

- Works with Windows!

What type of VPS Hosting do EZ FX Host provide?

The main focus of this VPS Server is providing Windows VPS hosting for Forex traders utilizing the MetaTrader 4 platform.

Advantages of using EZ FX Host

VPS hosting refers to virtual private server hosting, and this service is the perfect solution for anyone who wishes to use Forex Expert Advisors but do not want to have to leave their PCs on and running their trading platform 24/7. EZ FX Host is the most reliable when monitoring trades are concerned.

Do you want to run your expert advisors smoothly even without connection or even with power interruption? If you are looking for more reliable Expert Advisor and metatrader VPS Hosting then you should start using EZ FX Host! I highly recommend any forex robot users to try it!

MetaTrader Trading Software

2009-10-04T03:21:00.000-07:00

MetaTrader Trading Software

GCI now offers Forex and CFD trading on the popular MetaTrader 4 trading platform. Trading directly from charts, fractional lot capabilities, the ability to program trading signals, and unlimited charts and technical indicators are among the many benefits. MetaTrader is ideal for novice traders and professionals alike. All major currency orders are filled directly in the interbank market, with no dealer intervention or delays.

Test MetaTrader software for free: download the installation file (gci4setup.exe, 3.5Mb) to your PC, launch it and install the program, checking for instructions appearing on your monitor.

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ICTS Web-Based (Java) Trading Software: No download necessary - login to your demo account hereICTS Windows-based Trading Software: Download Here
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Forex Trading Software Preview

2009-10-04T03:02:00.000-07:00

Forex Trading Software Preview

GCI now offers both ICTS trading software (windows and java-based) and MetaTrader trading software:

ICTS Trading Software

Trade currencies on 2 pip spreads from the Dealing Rates Table or directly from real-time charts. You can set alerts, place conditional orders, and take advantage of our AFX news feed, live quotes, comprehensive real-time position and account tracking, and mobile trading access.
Prices from the "Dealing Rates" windows are constantly updating and can be clicked on at any time to place a trade. This full-featured trading platform also provides real-time account balance, P&L, and margin information, and real-time charts and news. Recent enhancements include the ability to "hedge" (enter opposite positions in the same currency without offsetting or using additional margin).

WinTrader

2009-10-03T10:19:00.000-07:00

WinTrader

WinTrader Software

400:1 leverage

$50,000 of practice money

Advanced trading interface

Trade directly from charts

2 pip fixed spreads

Free charting and analysis

Forex, Indices, Commodities

WinTrader Software

400:1 leverage

$50,000 of practice money

Advanced trading interface

Trade directly from charts

2 pip fixed spreads

Free charting and analysis

Forex, Indices, Commodities

Europe has grown out of recession

2009-10-03T03:37:00.000-07:00

Europe has grown out of recession

Stragglers. While the big two had achieved the economic turnaround as far back as the spring thanks to the earlier & stronger recovery of global trade as well as the massive monetary and fiscal policy stimuli, the remainder of Europe (except for Spain) now appears to be following suit. The recession has now run its course for the European stragglers, too.

Italy. That also holds true for the third-largest economy in the euro zone. For the summer quarter, we do, however, expect economic output to “merely” stagnate; but it should be the current quarter before real GDP returns to a growth path. In the first half of 2010, however, the Italian economy will lose traction again, once the economic policy impulses subside and global trade loses momentum. We do not, however, expect a renewed slide into recession (pages 3-4)

United Kingdom. The development is similar on the other side of the Channel. The most severe recession of the post World War II era is also over in the UK. Manufacturing is already expanding again, and the housing market is staging a gradual recovery. But there too, the upswing is not yet sustainable

Central banks. For that reason, it is too soon for central banks to already consider an exit strategy. Nevertheless, the most recent development shows that the combination of unconventional measures and a “zero rate policy” of the ECB and Bank of England is gradually having an impact (pages 2 & 5-7). Financial markets are normalizing step by step, investors are increasingly regaining confidence in the economy as a whole and are prepared to assume more risks

Further topics:

– Weekly Comment: ECB 1Y LTRO, a sign of normalization (p. 2).

– US: Deleveraging, without a sharp rise in the savings rate (page 8).

– Germany: New government faces a very difficult task (page 10).

– Data outlook: EMU industrial production on the rise (page 12).

– Market outlook: EUR takes a breather (page 18).

2009-10-02T11:49:00.000-07:00

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Forex International Academy

2009-09-16T11:18:00.001-07:00

Forex International Academy:-

Our Vision
We aim to become the largest premier accredited provider of FOREX training and are dedicated to building long-term relationships with private and corporate customers through quality training and customer support, and want to be recognized as the leading FOREX training company nationally and internationally. We’d like t o offer the most dynamic and comprehensive FOREX training courses to corporate companies, educational organizations and private individuals - worldwide.

In the near future, and in order to promote better employment opportunities worldwide, we’d like to assist in providing individuals with knowledge by providing education to selected/ eligible graduates, thereby giving them an opportunity to work towards a recognized qualification.

Our Mission
To provide the highest quality, most cost effective education to all learners wishing to achieve exceptional standards and foundational qualifications in FOREX analysis. We strive to always enhance, uplift and continuously improve the quality of our FOREX Training products and services with the commitment of always
“Serving the student”

Our Values
We believe that combined with the highest standards of “value for money” accredited FOREX education, upholding our integrity, efficiency, reliability and professionalism, benefits not only our students, but also our business and staff as well.

People with the passion, commitment, the right education, and capital have the potential to become great analysts. Analysis is definitely not a get rich quick philosophy but a profession that needs to be mastered in order to be profitable. Through education, practice, and commitment, you can potentially master the skills needed to analyze the financial markets –eventually even for a living maybe.

Gold

2009-09-16T11:15:00.000-07:00

Gold:-

Gold as a safe haven
The Ultimate Liquid Asset: Easy to Buy and Easy to SellGold is perhaps the world’s most liquid investment. It is traded throughout the world every day. In fact, the gold market never closes. International trading centers operate 24 hours a day around the globe. As a result, you can buy and sell gold in virtually any country.
Balance For Your Investment PortfolioWhether your investment philosophy is conservative or aggressive, gold should form the foundation of your overall investment portfolio because gold tends to move in the opposite direction of paper investments.
Investment professionals agree that an investment portfolio should be diversified. Of all the options that investors are faced with today, gold stands out as the ultimate portfolio diversifier. Including gold in a portfolio of stocks, bonds and cash can actually help offset market fluctuations and reduce the volatility of the overall portfolio. That’s why many financial advisers recommend that investors keep 5% to 10% of their total assets in gold.

Forex Currency Charts

2009-09-16T11:10:00.000-07:00

Forex Currency Charts:-

EUR/USD
. Dollar weakness drives EUR/USD higher. US recovery and strong influx of foreign demand will send EUR/USD lower .

American brokerage services

2009-09-16T10:59:00.000-07:00

American brokerage services:-

Being a mortgage company, American Brokerage proposes an opportune facilities for free of pressure and safe shop matching for mortgage, refinance, home loan, real estate 100% purchase loan. The company is in charge of all the legwork of the client, that's why the client doesn't have to make plenty of phone calls or be outdoors for hours.
American Brokerage services is said to spare the money and time on mortgages. The best refinance home loan transactions rates are offered by American Brokerage. Any other mortgage lender proposes fewer home loans offers than American Brokerage does. Solid savings are provided by American Brokerage during your home loan whole life period.
Another advantage of American Brokerage is its usage easiness. The application for mortgage is free. The database that includes more than 800 home loan programs will definitely contain the offer meeting your refinance or purchase requirements and American Brokerage managers will find the suitable offer after you fill in their online questionnaire. You will get your home loan, mortgage or refinance offer within 24 hours.

Blade Forex Strategies Review

2009-09-16T10:48:00.000-07:00

Blade Forex Strategies Review :-

A reliable profit-generating system from Forex Success Secrets

The Blade Forex Strategies from Forex Success Secrets is one of the most popular trading systems around. With three different strategies included, all of which are capable of returning a good profit every week, Blade is one of our most recommended strategies.
You will find the system very easy to follow and implement. It utilizes a unique step-by-step approach that even a novice trader will be able to understand.
The Blade strategies are only available for a limited time though, in fact most of the good strategies are as the publishers don't want too many people getting their hands on their secrets. Therefore, you are advised to act quickly as the strategies could be taken down from sale at any point.

Expert-4X Signals Review

2009-09-16T10:44:00.001-07:00

Expert-4X Signals Review:-
Expert-4X is a service run by professional currency traders and aims to be a little different to the normal signal alert service.
Rather than having to wait for alerts and then act, all you need to make money with Expert-4X is 15 minutes a day. This is to set up how your account will trade for the day.
From there you just sit back and watch the system turn in profitable trades day in day out. When I tested the system I was very impressed by the ease of use and profit Expert-4X returned.

In essence Expert-4X is an automated trading function but without the expensive management charges that often come with other services. You spend 15 minutes on the site and then leave it to run for the day.
When you return you will see the Investment Grid has helped trade your account based on the days signal alerts. History shows that on an average month you can expect a profit of a massive 275 pips!

Trading Solutions Software Review

2009-09-16T10:39:00.001-07:00

Trading Solutions Software Review:-

The ultimate tool for more informed trading and analysis

There really aren't enough Forex analysis and charting software packages around, in fact there are hardly any.
This is where Trading Solutions fill a gap in the market and offer you a mixture of traditional technical analysis tools and state of the art artificial intelligence.
This delivers a software unlike any other you have seen before and best of all they offer a free evaluation software download. If you want to start analyzing the market and developing your own trading system then Trading Solutions is absolutely essential to you.

Independent Forex Reviews and Comparisons

2009-09-16T10:37:00.000-07:00

Independent Forex Reviews and Comparisons:-

We know how difficult it is to find good Forex products, so we have assembled a team of 5 dedicated Forex professionals to find the best ones for you!
Our team compare hundreds of Forex brokers, training courses, signal alerts, software, strategies, books and more.Our independent reviews mean you will always make the right choices on the way to more profitable Forex trading.

Forex Profit Accelerator Review

2009-09-16T10:34:00.000-07:00

Forex Profit Accelerator Review:-

A Multi-CD Rom course for those who take Forex trading seriously:
Overall rating =
Forex Profit Accelerator
Variety of learning materials
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This course is one of the most comprehensive Forex training tutorials around. When you purchase you will receive 7 CD-ROMs packed with informational presentations and videos. In addition every course comes with a folder of educational and fun to learn information.
Summary of features:
7 x CD ROMs
4 x Powerful trading strategies
1 x spiral bound folder containing a 160 page manual
A quick start guide and a run-down on the Forex market
Online members area and constant support
Click here to find out more about how Forex Profit Accelerator can empower your future

Netpicks Signal & Strategy Review

2009-09-16T10:27:00.000-07:00

Netpicks Signal & Strategy Review:-
Netpicks is more than just a signal provider, it is also a professional strategy and automated trading service.
If you just want to use the Netpicks signals to make more money then that is fine.
If you want them to implement their profit strategy and trade for you then their auto trading service allows you to sit back and watch your bank balance grow!
Summary of features:
Profitable trading strategies proven for over 10 years
Instant signal alerts via email and cell phone
Professional automated trading service
Online trading seminars so you can learn the strategy
Easy to read analysis charts and trends
Free, no obligation 2 week trial
Click here to test Netpicks with a free 2 week trial
When I tested Netpicks I found they provided sound advice on what to trade and when. Over the 2 months I was using the system I generated around 60% of pure profit. In 2006 their website reports an overall profit of over 121%. This is a fantastic return which can add a few zero's to your bank balance.
What I really like is the fact you can test their system free for 2 full weeks. This trial means you can be sure you are making the right choice before parting with your cash.
Additional features of Netpicks:
Covers all 8 major currency pairs
24 hour live support via telephone, email, or online chat
Weekly seminars teach you the Netpicks strategy
Auto-trade or self trade based on the Netpicks signals
Whilst the price may not be cheap compared to other signal services you know that Netpicks will return you a big profit where other services will not. The amount of profit you can make far outweighs the monthly subscription fee so there is no reason to look elsewhere.

Home Sales Signal Potential Recovery

2009-09-16T10:15:00.000-07:00

Home Sales Signal Potential Recovery

On Tuesday, the National Association of Realtors said its pending home sales index, based on contracts signed in July, rose 3.2 percent to 97.6, the highest level since June 2007, from 94.6 in June. Pending home sales contracts have risen for a record six straight months.Analysts had forecast pending home sales to rise by 2.0 percent.A nationwide slump in house prices for the first time since the Great Depression of the 1930s contributed to the credit crunch and contraction in economic activity in the past year, but recent housing data suggested home prices may have stopped falling.Some stabilization in the three-year old housing downturn is seen as essential to any economic recovery.Last week Standard & Poor's said prices of single-family homes rose for the second consecutive month in June, while the government said sales of newly-build single-family homes rose for a fourth straight month in July and the inventory of unsold new homes fell to the lowest in 16 years.Earlier this month, the government said existing homes sales rose in July to mark the fastest pace in nearly two years.Despite some optimism on manufacturing and the housing market on Tuesday, data also showed total U.S. construction spending fell 0.2 percent in July to the lowest rate since February 2004.

Trading Tools

2009-09-14T02:54:00.001-07:00

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Forex History

2009-09-14T02:50:00.000-07:00

Forex History:-

The History of Currency Trading
The Forex online market was established in 1971, though it was only possible through a combination of technological, communicational and political advances. Understanding them and how they impact the trading of foreign currencies is a crucial element in becoming a successful, smart, trader. It is important to know that should there be a major event with any of these factors, currencies will be affected - on either side of the profit line. The goal of every trader should be to understand the market, to know what all the statistics mean and how major news can swing a countries currency by making it stronger or diluting its value.The idea of a foreign currency EXchange dates back to the Middle Ages when the first paper money was introduced and represented a transferable payments for merchants and traders - like an I.O.U.-a promissory note. National governments, provinces and municipalities began storing gold, silver and other items of value and issued promissory notes against a set value. The problem was that on any given day that value could change based solely on the decisions of the kings and governors.

MobileTrader

2009-09-14T02:46:00.000-07:00

MobileTrader:-

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Mobile Platform Features
Some of the features of the MobileTrader platform are:

Instant access to the global markets
Never miss an opportunity to trade
Check your positions from anywhere at anytime
User friendly
Trade 60+ currency pairs from the palm of your hand
Get news, charts and market updates

Forex Trading Platform: WebTrader

2009-09-14T02:43:00.001-07:00

Forex Trading Platform: WebTrader

Rated Number One
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Advanced Features
Some of the features of the Webtrader platform are:
Trade over 60 currency pairs
Maximize your earning potential with 1:200 leverage
User-friendly interface with workspace flexibility
One-click trading for fast execution
Real-time prices, graphs and charts
Secure trading with one of the premier Forex brokers

Forex Trading for Maximum Profit Book Review

2009-09-14T02:38:00.001-07:00

Forex Trading for Maximum Profit Book Review:-
The best kept secret off Wall Street by Raghee Horner

Raghee Horner is one of the most respected and successful Forex traders in the World. In this book Raghee aims to educate you to all of her trading techniques and secrets.
This is not a highly in-depth, technical manual. It is aimed at the newer trader and each chapter is delivered in easily digestible bite-sized chunks.
This makes it a great book for beginners and low to medium experienced traders to use and learn from a professional. The book also comes with a CD-ROM to further explain and teach the principles outlined in the book.

Lazy Trading Signals Review

2009-09-14T02:35:00.001-07:00

Lazy Trading Signals Review:-

The easiest signal alerts for quick profits

If you are looking for a hassle-free signal alerts service that returns some great results then look no further than Lazy Trading.
This is an incredibly easy to follow ebook which teaches you how and when to look for low-risk, high profit trading alerts. Previously Lazy Trading operated via alerts software, however due to technical problems the software has been taken down from sale and this informative ebook is now available instead.
Lazy Trading is unlikely to return better results then the paid subscription services of Netpicks and Expert-4X but for the low price you wont find a better, simpler alerts service.

eToro Forex Broker Review

2009-09-14T02:30:00.000-07:00

eToro Forex Broker Review:--
A simple and innovative way for you to trade Forex
If you’re looking out for an easy and simple way to trade in forex then this is the right place. eToro provides a trading system where you can discuss and check your activities relating to trading.
Summary of features:
First deposit bonus of up to $500!
Easy and simple to function
Weekly $1,500 Championships
From 2 pip spreads
Easy chat
Real money trades
Click here to start trading with eToro's innovative platform
eToro provides a virtual trading website where you can trade with virtual money.

Forex Education

2009-09-13T10:37:00.000-07:00

Forex Education:-

Learn Forex

Unless your broker or signal provider is calling the shots for you, a certain amount of bona fide forex training is in order. From formal schooling to online education and learn-at-home courses, sorting through the various forex training alternatives can be more confusing than the subject of forex itself.Regardless of where you are in your forex career, make sure you stay abreast of current trends and changes as they apply to forex trading techniques, signals, pips, spreads, and more. As a well-educated forex trader, I still seek counsel from my favorite signal providers just to stay one step ahead. For many, one source of forex education is not enough, as different services offer varying degrees of information about the forex market. Make sure your forex education is both well rounded and from reputable trainers. Before turning over your last paycheck to pay for forex training, do as much research as possible. Study reviews and ask people in forums for advice. Obtain the industry basics through free forex training, including guides and online videos , such as those offered on Forex Justice. Once you have acquired enough information so you can speak intelligently about forex currency trading, consider the breadth of forex training opportunities that await you.

Common mistakes made when investing in the Forex Market

2009-09-13T10:36:00.001-07:00

Common mistakes made when investing in the Forex Market:-

Learn how to make an investment in Forex is not enough to succeed. Just knowing how to invest and which are the most common currencies of investment, as the U.S. Dollar, Euro, etc. are just the basics of investing. Knowing when to invest and what to invest in are two of the most essentials things to success in FX trading. But, why people that knows all these stuff still lose money? Here are some of the most common errors people make when trading in the Forex Market:
Know nothing about the market in which people is investing
Anyone who wants to invest in Forex should know that the market is influenced by external factors such as political movements, speculation, interest rates, economic policies like increasing exports of a significant product, news global influence on the value of a currency, and so on. All these are essential facts of reality that influence the price of a currency. Along with this, it is extremely important to learn about the stories of behavior of the currencies and the factors that influence them.
Many people face the market without knowing anything about its past and behavior, just having in mind the basics of trading getting stalled on just numbers and trends. Believe Forex Market goes beyond that line.

Company Profile

2009-09-13T10:25:00.001-07:00

Company Profile:---
FX Solutions Australia is affiliated with FX Solutions, LLC – the U.S. based foreign exchange (Forex) broker and market maker. FX Solutions' Global Trading System platform (GTS) was built to be scalable and flexible, serving the needs of retail clients and institutional partners alike. Today, the same GTS platform used around the world by Forex traders has been enhanced to offer both Forex and Contracts for Difference (CFDs).

FX Solutions' custom-engineered GTS platform includes trading interfaces, one-click trading, automated order execution, a proprietary price feed and competitive fixed-spread pricing - resulting in consistently low executable spreads. FX Solutions Australia is a registered business name of IFX Markets Limited BN98378660.

FX Solutions and MetaTrader 4

2009-09-13T10:20:00.000-07:00

FX Solutions and MetaTrader 4:
A Powerful Team.

Individual Forex and Spot Metal traders can take advantage of the wide range of features on the MetaTrader 4 platform while simultaneously benefiting from FX Solutions’ competitive, real-time pricing technologies. Together, GTS and MetaTrader 4 provide traders with the consistent liquidity and order execution that is essential in today’s fast-paced trading environment.

Best Forex Strategy or System - Forex Science

2009-09-13T08:17:00.001-07:00

Best Forex Strategy or System - Forex Science
The G7 trading system from Forex Science is our number 1 recommendation for a Forex strategy that works.
At such a low one-off fee you would be forgiven for underestimating the power of this strategy. It is very easy to apply in any situation and the results are truly staggering.
Better still, every purchase is backed by an 8 week profit or your money back guarantee making it a no risk purchase and therefore a no-brainer!
Click here to read our full Forex Science review

Best Forex Signal Alerts Service

2009-09-13T08:15:00.001-07:00

Best Forex Signal Alerts Service:-

With both a phenomenal signal alerts service and the option to have the system autotrade your account for hassle-free trading, Netpicks is our most recommended signal alerts service.
Better still, everyone can get a no obligation free 2 week trial by clicking here.
In addition, all Netpicks subscribers benefit from online training seminars to teach you the strategy used by Netpicks. This means you can go away and start trading the system for free once you learn it!

Click here to read our full review of Netpicks

Best Forex Broker Award

2009-09-13T08:13:00.001-07:00

Best Forex Broker Award:-
It takes a special broker to offer a low minimum deposit of just $100 without compromising on spreads and features.
However, that is exactly what Easy-Forex have achieved. The low minimum deposit make it an ideal choice for a complete newbie to start trading.
Great value spreads of 3-7 pips and personal account management and support also make it a great choice for the more adventurous or experienced trader.

Best Forex Training Course Award

2009-09-13T08:07:00.000-07:00

Best Forex Training Course Award :--

Forex Training Course is completely unique it's personal and friendly delivery style.
With 35 training modules, regular emails and live ausio updates you will not find a better course for turning you from a complete beginner to earning your living from Forex trading.
There are no big bold claims that cannot be met with this course. What you get is the complete truth, this 4 week course does not claim to turn you into an expert but it can make you into a steady trader earning enough to live comfortably.

FOREX RATES

2009-09-13T08:00:00.000-07:00

FOREX RATES

Pakistan Open Market Forex Rates Updated at : 12/9/2009 7:19 AM (PST)
Currency Buying Selling

Australian Dollar 70.23 71.36

Canadian Dollar 75.64 76.87

China Yuan 12.00 13.50 Euro 118.85 120.92 Japanese

Yen 0.8912 0.9034 Saudi Riyal 21.84 22.03

U.A.E Dirham 22.28 22.55 UK Pound Sterling 133.19 135.06

US Dollar 82.80 83.00

INTRADAY AUD/USD TRADING SIGNAL BY ACETRADER.COM :

2009-09-13T07:46:00.000-07:00

INTRADAY AUD/USD TRADING SIGNAL BY ACETRADER.COM :

I NTRADAY TRADING SIGNAL BY

ACETRADER.COM :http://www.acetraderfx.comAUD/USD: 0.8645Last Update At 11 Sep 2009 05:36 GMTAussie's intra-day breach of 0.8645 signals thecorrection fm this week's 0.8669 high has ended at0.8545 y'day n upside bias is seen for MT uptrendto resume for a re-test of 0.8669 n then twd 0.8700b4 retreat due to loss of momentum.Buy on dips with stop as indicated, below wudprolong choppy trading n risk 0.8570/75...Range Forecast 0.8630 / 0.8665 Resistance/Support R: 0.8669/0.8725/0.8786S: 0.8607/0.8579/0.8545 Tags: AUD/USD

ClassicFX demo

2009-09-13T03:45:00.001-07:00

ClassicFX demo:---

A powerful trading platform for serious traders.ClassicFX was designed for the experienced trader. It offers the best technical and analytical tools at hand, including live and historic quotes, advanced charting, market orders, alerts and integrated market news. Learn more
Desktop Version
Install Software (7 MB)
Register a Demo Account
Open a Live AccountPlatform tutorial: Part I, Part II
Web PlatformYou can access the trading platform from any device that has an internet connection. Please note, web platforms are usually slower than desktop applications and have a somewhat limited functionality. With the Web Platform, you'll be able to view charts, place market orders and manage your positions. Access Web Platform
SmartPhone PlatformIf you would like to access your trading account from a Windows-based SmartPhone, we have developed a stand-alone application that is faster than the Web Platform. Learn more
PDA Platform

FAST BROKER.COM

2009-09-13T03:24:00.000-07:00

FAST BROKER.COM

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Annual Rendez-vous with Japanese Repatriation

2009-09-13T03:22:00.001-07:00

Annual Rendez-vous with Japanese Repatriation:-
Annual Rendez-vous with Japanese Repatriation
Despite the inherent uncertainty of global financial markets, and currency markets in particular, participants can almost always rely on the recurring nature of 2 practices in Japan over the past 10 years. The first practice relates to the release of growth figures. Upon announcing the nation’s quarterly GDP figures, the Japanese government habitually issues a surprisingly positive figure for the quarter with a simultaneous downward revision of the prior quarter. The downward revision of the previous period is overshadowed by the more positive number of the more recent period. The cycle then follows when the more current period finds its fate with a downward revision when the subsequent quarterly GDP figures are out. And as such has been this cycle for most of the past 10 years, when Japan sank in 4 recessions. The other typical occurrence is the repatriation by some Japanese investors ahead of fiscal year-end book closing on March 31 and ahead of the end of the first half on September 30-- a practice that normally subjects the US dollar to downward pressure against the yen. While few pundits remained skeptical on the actual impact that such flows have on the currency, one cannot ignore the regularity of such repatriation and the potentially self-fulfilling impact on the yen. Japanese repatriation of foreign-based assets becomes especially prominent when poor performance at home is exasperated by the deteriorating values of stocks. This week, the Nikkei Index tumbled to 19-year lows, a factor which surely accelerates investors’ selling of foreign assets with the objective of realizing some of the gains seen in global stocks, particularly US shares in August. Since attaining their July trough, the broad US and European stock indices rose 16% and 10% respectively. The seasonality of foreign stock sales by Japanese institutions is clearly seen in the chart below. In the week ending August 30, Japanese investors’s net buying in foreign stocks fell to 6.3 billion yen, the lowest level since since the last week of February--a month prior to the end of the fiscal year.

THE US DOLLAR: BEFORE AND AFTER THE CRISIS

2009-09-13T03:17:00.001-07:00

THE US DOLLAR: BEFORE AND AFTER THE CRISIS:-
The US Dollar: Before and After the Crisis
The US dollar has regained all of the losses incurred against the Swiss Franc after September 11. After having lost as much as 5%, it is now nearly unchanged from that day. The charts show, what the US currency did (in percentage terms) 40 days before Sep 11, 20 days before, 10 days and so on. Then, it illustrates what the dollar did the days following the September 11 attacks. So to illustrate, the chart below shows that the dollar was virtually unchanged 20 days before Sep 11 (-20), compared to the price on Sep 11. But 10 business days after September 11, the dollar lost as much as 5% against the Swiss franc

Global Equities in Tandem

2009-09-13T03:15:00.000-07:00

Global Equities in Tandem:-
1990-1995 DIVERSIFICATION WORKED
Global diversification proved effective in international portfolio investing due to:Disparity in growth rates among major economies; Brunt of world recession; Relative inefficiencies in international portfolio investments (Emerging Markets Hysteria had yet to unfold)
* Fed raised rates 6 times for a total of 250 bps (Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Nov) ** The Peso Crisis and the Uprising in Chiapas *** Capital Exodus from Mexico heightened triggered overall loss of confidence in Emerging Markets. This was compounded by the collapse of Barings Bank GDP growth in industrialized nations: 1992= 2.1%, 1993= 1.4%, 1994= 3.3%, 1995=2.7% 1994-1996 TRANSITIONS Broadening global recovery, US bail-out of Mexico, and the US entry into the "New Economy" paradigm all led to improved global market sentiment, which brought markets more in line.
GDP growth in industrialized nations: 1995= 2.7%, 1996= 3.2% 1997-2000 UNIFORMITY As world economies begin to sustain their recoveries and cross-border protfolio flows accelerate, global stock markets move in tandem, making global diversification harder to achieve, simply based on geographical plays.
GDP growth in industrialized nations: 1997= 3.4%, 1998= 2.4%, 1999= 3.2% 2000 Forecast = 4.2% Asia: Asian turmoil reverberates in global markets, one week after Hong Kong's stock market sufferred its biggest drop ever, losing nearly 25% in 4 days on uncertainty regarding the HKDollar. Russia: Russia gets partial debt moratorium on foreign debt. Trading in Russian Rouble is suspended after Russian Gvt. Abandons setting a a floor value for the currency of 7.13 to the dollar, implementing a new floor of 9.5 to the dollar. Brazil: Despite $41 bln IMF loan package to Brazil in Nov, the Lat Am nation devalues its currency after Head of regional State refuses to repay State debt. January Tech Sell-off: Tech stocks get a beating on overvaluation worries, exacerbated by investors' unloading of stocks after New year to avoid capital gains tax.

Forexnews.com: Charts Package

2009-09-13T03:07:00.000-07:00

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How to Trade Forex

2009-09-12T05:35:00.001-07:00

How to Trade Forex
Trading foreign exchange is exciting and potentially very profitable, but there are also significant risk factors. It is crucially important that you fully understand the implications of margin trading and the particular pitfalls and opportunities that foreign exchange trading offers. On these pages, we offer you a brief introduction to the Forex markets as well as their participants and some strategies that you can apply. However, if you are ever in doubt about any aspect of a trade, you can always discuss the matter in-depth with one of our dealers. They are available 24 hours a day on the Saxo Bank online trading system, SaxoTrader.

Introduction to Trading Forex

2009-09-12T05:33:00.001-07:00

Introduction to Trading Forex
Trading Forex
A currency trade is the simultaneous buying of one currency and selling of another one. The currency combination used in the trade is called a cross (for example, the euro/US dollar, or the GB pound/Japanese yen.). The most commonly traded currencies are the so-called “majors” – EURUSD, USDJPY, USDCHF and GBPUSD.
The most important Forex market is the spot market as it has the largest volume. The market is called the spot market because trades are settled immediately, or “on the spot”. In practice this means two banking days.

Trading Floor top story

2009-09-12T05:23:00.000-07:00

Trading Floor top story
FX Closing Note: A Fade into the Friday Finish
By: John J. Hardy, FX Consultant, Saxo Bank - Friday, September 11, 2009, http://www.saxobank.com
Trying to extract meaning from today's action...Read More
The NY session ended with a fade of the most recent moves in the market. The major development of note earlier in the day was the JPY strength that carried into the middle of the NY session, but faded rather sharply ahead of the weekend as US treasuries also reversed much of their gains from earlier in the session. Most other currencies had their eyes on the stock market, which first posted new highs before retreating a bit and then closing the day unchanged - a forgettable performance that was mimicked in most USD crosses outside of USDJPY, which made an impressive move lower and bottomed on the day within a stone's throw of the key 90.00 level.

The only economic data point of note in the US session was the preliminary reading for University of Michigan Confidence, which came out far better than expected at 70.2 vs. 67.5 expected and was in stark contrast to the recent, sharp fall in the weekly ABC confidence number.
Technical notes of interest today:In USD crosses, there was not enough consolidation today to really threaten the momentum of the weak USD trend as the day ended mostly mixed outside of USDJPY. Gold - which may be developing into a sentiment indicator for the USD - closed above 1000 today and at its highest weekly close ever. Still, it is a bit interesting that neither EURUSD nor GBPUSD were able to close above the 0.618 Fibo's we mentioned yesterday (major EURUSD at 1.4620 area and GBPUSD at 1.6689 area). This could add up to a bit of short term consolidation for the USD. But we need sub 1.4450 in EURUSD and sub-0.8475 in Aussie to bite on any reversal scenario, so let's not get ahead of ourselves..

JPY crosses - JPY crosses were the prime movers today, as the JPY paid the most attention to the sharp drop in yields. EURJPY was especially hard hit, even as if it bounced sharply into the close. The move in EURJPY suggests a much higher risk that we are about to reignite the old down trend, though it is tough to start shorting carry trades with so much risk willingness evident elsewhere. If EuroBunds stay strong (German 10-year benchmark is pushing hard on the big line of support just above 3.20%, a break of which could open up for 3.00%) and we get an equity market correction in coming days, then the 131.00 support level is unlikely to hold next week.

USDCAD - a mini bullish reversal after new lows below 1.0750 support were rejected today. This contrasts with yesterday's bigger bearish reversal to complete the short term uncertainty. USDCAD Needs 1.0840+ again for upside potential, and the new 1.0715 area low is the first of several downside triggers.
Looking ahead:Next week's calendar is populated with a lot of inflation data, including from the UK, the US and Canada. The other major US data for next week includes Retail Sales on Tuesday and the first two regional manufacturing surveys for September on Tuesday (Empire) and Thursday (Philly). Also out on Thursday we have the Aug. housing starts and building permits data.

EUR/USD - Euro Dollar

2009-09-08T04:31:00.000-07:00

EUR/USD - Euro Dollar:

Short term (Intraday)
1,4337. EUR USD moves without trend and swings around exponential moving averages (EMA 50 and 100). The volatility is low. ForexTrend 1H, daily (Mataf Trend Indicator) is in a bullish configuration. The price should continue to move in 1,4175 / 1,4380 range.
We won't take a position. There is no trade configuration.
Resistances
1,4380 - 1,4450
Supports
1,4300 - 1,4175
Long term chart
EUR/USD - Euro Dollar
updated 08 sept 2009 05:07 GMT
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Forex Justice - The Fair Forex Trading

2009-09-06T05:34:00.000-07:00

Forex Justice - The Fair Forex Trading Forum:-

Foreign exchange currency trading is a risky business with much to lose and much to gain. As a professional forex broker and personal trader, I have realized the fast profits this market can reap, while witnessing the dog-eat-dog nature of the beast, in which buyers lose their shirts every minute. Whether you are a forex trader or just curious about forex currency trading, you owe it to yourself to separate the wheat from the chafe. The Internet is awash in foreign exchange currency trading websites whose sole existences are dependent upon ignorant forex investors. From get-rich-quick forex software schemes to free forex training, forex educational seminars, free forex signals, forex forums, and more, the fraudulence that surrounds the fx trading market is frightening.

The Truth Behind Trading Systems

2009-09-06T05:30:00.000-07:00

The Truth Behind Trading Systems:-

There’s no get-rich-quick formula. Period.
The 3 systems reviewed below-- “Forex Trading Machine," "Instant Forex Profit System", "10 Minute Forex Wealth Builder" - or any other market trading system for that matter, are simply tools.
Buying a hammer and a saw doesn't mean you can build a house. Buying a trading system isn't going to make you rich. Proper use of a good system, like the three reviewed here-- and they really are good systems-- can make you rich. So why do most traders lose money? It's not the system - it's the trader.

Forex Platform comparison

2009-09-06T05:17:00.000-07:00

Forex Platform comparison:
EUR/USD - Euro Dollar
Short term (Intraday)
1,4255. EUR USD moves without trend and swings around exponential moving averages (EMA 50 and 100). The volatility is low. Oscillators are neutral. The price should continue to move in 1,4175 / 1,4380 range.
We won't take a position. There is no trade configuration.
Resistances
1,4280 - 1,4380
Supports
1,4235 - 1,4175
Long term chart
EUR/USD - Euro Dollar
updated 04 sept 2009 05:17 GMT
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Forex Grabber

2009-09-06T05:13:00.000-07:00

Forex Grabber
Forex Grabber is a Forex trading robot that knows how to consistently grab money from the market!* This is NO gimmick! This is the REAL thing! This system will NOT wipe out your trading account in one single trade like many of the biggest selling robots are capable of doing.* Forex Grabber is designed to consistently grow your account over time. It is NOT a get rich quick scheme attempting to do the impossible and make you filthy rich overnight.* This amazing software is designed to take advantage of the huge volatility in the markets. It is designed to keep you in the game during the quiet periods so that you can reap huge profits during the volatile times.

Forex Market Comparison

2009-09-06T04:39:00.000-07:00

Forex Market Comparison

Trade Around the Clock
The forex market is a near-seamless 24-hour market. Subject to available liquidity, FXCM offers trading from Sunday, starting after 5:15 PM EST, until Friday, 4PM, EST (FXCM Client Service is available 24/7). With the ability to trade around the clock, currency traders have the advantage of customizing their own trading schedule; they can usually get in or out of the market at any time without waiting for an opening bell or encountering a market gap. While trading stocks after usual market hours is possible, very often that possibility is negated by a lack of order flow or a drastic widening of the bid-ask spread.

Forex Weekly Trading Forecast

2009-09-06T04:29:00.000-07:00

Forex Weekly Trading Forecast :

Liquidity has been the bane of currency traders’ existence this past week; but a gradual return to normalcy may finally allow the dollar and general risk appetite to find its bearings once again. Even a perfunctory glance at a EURUSD chart conveys exaggerated congestion. This pair – and indeed all of the majors – has been relegated to a controlled range or gradual channel for the better part of three months. Now, passing through the extended Labor Day weekend holiday in the US, we are encountering the worst of the unusual market conditions. It wasn’t by chance that the dollar tumbled to test its lows through this past Friday’s close. At critical levels, the speculative ranks could either attempt a break against the dollar while most of the American market is offline or wait for the liquidity pool to deepen and instead work to reconcile the divergent outlook between fundamentals and risk appetite.

Forex Robot : Forex Megadroid Review

2009-09-06T04:27:00.000-07:00

Forex Robot : Forex Megadroid Review

Hey There ! Today, I’m coming with a review of one of the “hottest” expert advisor available on the internet… Everybody’s been talking about it since March saying “Oh my god, this robot is truly amazing, you’re going to make $20,000 each month with a $30 starting capital !!” And I’m so tired about that ! Everybody’s lying ! Arghh ! You should read the rest of the review, in order to get an idea about the Forex Megadroid Robot.
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Market Turn Strategy System Review

2009-09-05T09:36:00.000-07:00

Market Turn Strategy System Review :

A simple to follow and good profit return system is what you will get when you buy the renowned Market Turn Strategy System.
Because of it's easy to follow nature it will suit even the most novice of traders.
Yet, with it's good return on investment even the more experienced trader will find a place for the strategy in their day to day trading activities. Probably the best part is that it is not just a system for Forex. The same strategy can be transferred easily to stocks and futures.

Blade Forex Strategies Review

2009-09-05T09:12:00.000-07:00

Blade Forex Strategies Review :
The Blade Forex Strategies from Forex Success Secrets is one of the most popular trading systems around. With three different strategies included, all of which are capable of returning a good profit every week, Blade is one of our most recommended strategies.
You will find the system very easy to follow and implement. It utilizes a unique step-by-step approach that even a novice trader will be able to understand.
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Forex Science Strategy System Review

2009-09-05T08:53:00.000-07:00

Forex Science Strategy System Review :

You may have heard of the G7 Forex Science trading system before. It has been featured in numerous trading magazines such as 'Stocks & Commodities'.
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Easy-Forex Broker Review

2009-09-05T08:50:00.000-07:00

Easy-Forex Broker Review:
If you wish to use a Forex broker that offers great pips and spreads, the lowest minimum deposit in the industry and second-to-none customer support then Easy-Forex is for you.
I must admit at first I was put off by the low $200 minimum deposit.
I thought surely they must have sacrificed something to offer this, but they haven't, and you will find this platform offers everything you need from a boker to earn more money.