How to Open Your Forex Trading Account

How to Open Your Forex Trading Account

Some people become very nervous at the thought of opening a Forex trading account, but it is not as complicated as you may think. Initially you will have to make some decisions before opening your account but in this article we will attempt to walk you through the necessary steps. You will need to decide on the amount of capital you are prepared to use to open the account, and then it is important to check out the different brokers until you find one that you are comfortable to deal with.

It’s suggested you do some research on the internet first and read through the various offering from brokers and also take note of feedback from more experienced traders. Join a Forex trading forum and don’t be nervous about asking for advice or opinions about various brokers and trading platforms.

In many cases you can open a simple trading account with as small amount as $250, which is probably a good idea if you are just starting out and want to get a feel for the market first without investing too much. Next you should have a look at the different spreads, the margin rules and the allowable leverage plus any other Forex trading aspects that are important to you.  Have a look at what available pairs the broker is offering in the Forex market and ensure they fit with your interests. If this all sounds complicated take advantage of some of the many Forex trading tutorials you can find on the internet and become familiar with the terminology.

When you have found a Forex broker that you are comfortable with and have determined the amount of capital you wish to invest it’s time to get started on opening your account. There are several different types of accounts to choose from, and some brokers will offer you mini-accounts to get started. It’s a good idea to have a talk with your broker and be guided by his advice as to what best suits your investment needs.

Many first timers start with a dummy account so they can practice and get used to the different currency spreads. This will give you the opportunity to become familiar with the different trading strategies before you start to actually put your capital at risk. When you are comfortable with your progress you can proceed to open an actual account through your broker.

This will entail completing a number of forms, and of course having the capital available to open your account. Your Forex broker will provide a legal agreement that sets out the leverage rules and amounts, plus an agreement regarding any losing margin trades, in addition to the other necessary paperwork and contracts to open your Forex account.

The important thing is to find the right broker to suit you, that you feel comfortable with and that you can trust. Once you achieve this, opening the account and starting your Forex trading is easy. Always keep in mind choosing the right Forex broker can make all the difference as to whether you make or lose money as a Forex trader.

Forex Methods That Work

Forex Methods That Work

Forex is known for taken eager traders, chewing them up and spitting them out. Hopefully, this article will save you from being another meal for the sharks that circle the deadly seas of Forex. Forex is a competition, it is a zero sum game, someone has to lose money for you to get paid, normally, it is the new traders who are the losers. The big winners are the global banks who run super computers and who have mathematicians from Ivy League schools on their staff. The average trader doesn't have any advantage in the competitive world of Forex.

Since we do not have an advantage in Forex, we should do everything not to give any more of an advantage to the professional traders. There are several ways that new traders spew money. The first way they spew money is by not having a money management strategy. All you trades should be of the same size and you should never try to make up losses by trading bigger, that is what losers do. Don't be a loser.

Losing trader also give more edge to the professionals when they trade to often. Over trading is a reason why many new and experienced traders lose money. Do not trade just for fun, Forex trading is not a game, and it shouldn't be used for entertainment. Treat Forex like a business and not a money making hobby.

Another way that new traders hand over their money to the professional is by not having a trading plan. You have to trade using a system or a plan that removes all in-trade decisions. You need a system which tells you when to open a trade and when to exit a trade. You should never have to make these decisions on the fly. Discretionary trading is a slave to fear, greed and other human frailties. The professionals use computers to make their trades so that they don't have to deal with emotions or human subjectivity. Computers don't feel fear and don't have greed, they just do what they are programmed to do.

New traders also foolishly try to scalp the markets and they try other short-term strategies that are low probability. It is my belief that they are attracted to these losing strategies for two main reasons, they want instant gratification and they want excitement. Successful trading is boring! Remember that! If you want fun go hangout with your friends.

As you can see, Forex trading should be treated like a business and not used for fun or entertainment. Successful trading is anticlimactic, it's boring and it becomes mundane. Entertainment traders are those who want to put half their account at risks and gamble, they always end up losing their shirt.

Do the opposite of what the losers do and try to imitate the winners and their no frills approach to trading Forex. Making your trading so rock solid, steady and boring that you know everything that is going to happen in every trade.