It's possible to trade profitably on the Forex, the nearly $2 trillion worldwide currency exchange market. But the odds are against you, even more so if you don't prepare and plan your trades. According to a 2014 Bloomberg report, several analyses of retail Forex trading, including one by the National Futures Association (NFA), the industry's regulatory body, concluded that more than two out of three Forex traders lose money.
This suggests that self-education and caution are recommended. Here are some approaches that may improve your odds of taking a profit.
Prepare Before You Begin Trading
Because the Forex market is highly leveraged -- as much as 50 to 1 -- it can have the same appeal as buying a lottery ticket: some small chance of making a killing. This, however, isn't trading; it's gambling, with the odds long against you.
A better way of entering the Forex market is to carefully prepare. Beginning with a practice account is helpful and risk-free. While you're trading in your practice account, read the most frequently recommended Forex trading books, among them
Currency Forecasting: A Guide to Fundamental and Technical Models of Exchange Rate Determination, by Michael R. Rosenberg is short, not too sweet and highly admired introduction to the Forex market.
Forex Strategies: Best Forex Strategies for High Profits and Reduced Risk, by Matthew Maybury is an excellent introduction to Forex trading.
The Little Book of Currency Trading: How to Make Big Profits in the World of Forex, by Kathy Lien is another concise introduction that has stood the test of time.
All three are available on Amazon. Rosenberg's book, unfortunately, is pricey, but it's widely available in public libraries. "Trading in the Zone: Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline and a Winning Attitude," by Mark Douglas is another good book that's available on Amazon, and, again, somewhat pricey, although the Kindle edition is not.
Use the information gained from your reading to plan your trades before plunging in. The more you change your plan, the more you end up in trouble and the less likely that elusive forex profit will end up in your pocket.
Diversify and Limit Your Risks
Two strategies that belong in every trader's arsenal are:
Diversification: Traders who execute many small traders, particularly in different markets where the correlation between markets is low, have a better chance of making a profit. Putting all your money in one big trade is always a bad idea.
Familiarize yourself with ways guaranteeing a profit on an already profitable order, such as a trailing stop, and of limiting losses using stop and limit orders. These strategies and more are covered in the recommended books. Novice traders often make the mistake of concentrating on how to win; it's even more important to understand how to limit your losses.
Be Patient
Forex traders, particularly beginners, are prone to getting nervous if a trade does not go their way immediately, or if the trade goes into a little profit they get itchy to pull the plug and walk away with a small profit that could have been a significant profit with little downside risk using appropriate risk reduction strategies.
In "On Any Given Sunday," Al Pacino reminds us that "football is a game of inches." That's a winning attitude in the Forex market as well. Remember that you are going to win some trades and lose others. Take satisfaction in the accumulation of a few more wins than losses. Over time, that could make you rich!
SHRIMP AND BACON PASTA WITH LEMON WINE SAUCE
Oh Valentines Day, what a weird, twisted and torturous holiday you are….I just don’t know how to handle you.
One one hand, you celebrate LOVE, of all things. It’s kind of hard to hate that. I mean, who wouldn’t want to celebrate love? Well, besides Satan and all. He probably hates Valentines Day too. Your intention as a holiday, I’m sure, is good and true and kind.
But on the other hand your modern day execution, Valentines Day, it’s the pits. It’s a giant cesspool of commercialism, competition and insecurity. And I’m just talking about my Valentines Day feels here, people.
And the oddest thing about my jumbled emotions is that they don’t even touch the normal Valentines Day offenders. They have nothing to do with my relationship or my marriage. They’re not about passion or flowers or chocolate or diamonds, or even the lack thereof.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound fettuccine (or pasta of your choice)
- 4 slices bacon, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 cup baby spinach, packed
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
- STEP 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta to al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- STEP 2 Bring a large skillet to heat over medium-high.
- STEP 3 Add bacon and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes, stirring often to avoid burning.
- STEP 4 Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel lined plate.
- STEP 5 Keeping the drippings in the pan, add the garlic and red pepper, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- STEP 6 Add shrimp, seasoning liberally with salt and pepper.
- STEP 7 Cook until pink, about 3 minutes, stirring often.
- STEP 8 Add wine and lemon juice to the pan, being careful as the liquid may splatter.
- STEP 9 Cook, stirring often, 2-3 minutes until liquid is partially reduced.
- STEP 10 Add pasta, spinach, and half of reserved bacon to pan, tossing to combine.
- STEP 11 Add in 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water and stir, making sure the pasta is coated with the sauce, adding more if it seems dry.
- STEP 12 When the spinach has wilted and pasta is coated, stir in the parmesan.
- STEP 13 Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
- STEP 14 Serve immediately topped with remaining bacon and more parm, if desired.
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