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!
LOADED BAKED POTATO SALAD
This loaded baked potato salad is the perfect side dish for potlucks, BBQs, camping trips, and 4th of July celebrations. With the arrival of hot-weather months I look forward to preparing a whole array of delicious cool summer salads that family and friends will rave about. Today I’m preparing this loaded baked potato salad for a little dinner party that our friends are hosting at their beautiful new home.
Scrumptious loaded baked potato salad is the perfect side dish for potlucks, BBQs, camping trips, and 4th of July celebrations. This yummy potato salad is destined to become one of your favorite go-to recipes!
Ingredients- 6 pounds Russet potatoes
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 + 1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (plus a few sprinkles more!)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 + 1/2 pounds thick-cut butcher's bacon, cooked and coarsely chopped
- 5-6 green onions, chopped
- 2 cups medium cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Move oven rack to middle position. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- With a potato brush, scrub potatoes clean under running water. Dry off potatoes with a dish towel.
- Using a fork, pierce potatoes 3-4 times on each side and transfer to a baking tray. Brush all sides of the potatoes with olive oil.
- Bake the potatoes for approximately 45 minutes until tender. You'll know they're done when you can run a knife straight through the potatoes without resistance.
- On the baking tray, cut each potato into four pieces to allow steam to escape. Allow potatoes to cool for 10 minutes. Using a knife and your fingertips, remove the potato skins.
- Cut potatoes into bite-size pieces and transfer to a large mixing bowl. For a beautiful flavor, sprinkle the cooled potatoes with apple cider vinegar.
- In a small mixing bowl blend the mayonnaise, sour cream, salt and pepper together with a spatula.
- Pour wet mixture over the potatoes. Using a spatula gently fold in the mixture.
- Gently fold in remaining ingredients: bacon, green onions and cheddar cheese.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Perfect for picnics, potlucks, BBQs and 4th of July.
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