Sunday, November 22, 2009
FOREX (Foreign Exchange market)
Forex is an inter-bank market that took shape in 1971 when global trade shifted from fixed exchange rates to floating ones. This is a set of transactions among forex market agents involving exchange of specified sums of money in a currency unit of any given nation for currency of another nation at an agreed rate as of any specified date. During exchange, the exchange rate of one currency to another currency is determined simply: by supply and demand – exchange to which both parties agree.The scope of transactions in the global currency market is constantly growing, which is due to development of international trade and abolition of currency restrictions in many nations. Global daily conversion transactions came to $1,982 billion in mid-1998 (the London market accounted for some 32% of daily turnover; the New York market exchanged approx. 18%, and the German market, 10%). Not only the scope of transactions but also the rates that mark the market development are impressive: in 1977, the daily turnover stood at five billion U.S. dollars; it grew to 600 billion U.S. dollars over ten years – to one trillion in 1992. Speculative transactions intended to derive profit from jobbing on the exchange rate differences make up nearly 80% of total transactions. Jobbing attracts numerous participants – both financial institutions and individual investors.With the highest rates of information technology development in the last two decades, the market itself changed beyond recognition. Once surrounded with a halo of caste mystique, the foreign exchange dealer’s profession became almost grasroots. Forex transactions that used to be the privilege of the biggest monopolist banks not so long ago are now publicly accessible thanks to e-commerce systems. And the foremost banks themselves also often prefer trade in electronic systems over individual bilateral transactions. E-brokers now account for 11% of the forex market turnover. The daily scope of transactions of the biggest banks (Deutsche Bank, Barclays Bank, Union Bank of Switzerland, Citibank, Chase Manhattan Bank, Standard Chartered Bank) reaches billions of dollars.The FOREX market as a place where to apply one’s personal financial, intellectual and psychic power is not designed for attempts at catching a bluebird there. Sometimes someone manages to do so but for a short time only. The key advantage of a forex market is that one can succeed there just by the strength of one’s intelligence.Another essential feature of the FOREX market, no matter how strange it might seem, is its stability. Everybody knows that sudden falls are very typical of the financial market. However, unlike the stock market, the FOREX market never falls. If shares devalue it means a collapse. But if the dollar slumps, that only means that another currency gets stronger. For instance, the yen strengthened by a quarter against the dollar late in 1998. On some days dollar fell by dozens percentage points. However, the market did not collapse anywhere; trading continued in the usual manner. It is here that the market and the related business stability lie - currency is an absolutely liquid commodity and will be always traded in.The FOREX market is a 24-hour market that does not depend on certain business hours of foreign exchanges; trade takes place among banks located in different corners of the globe. Exchange rates a`re so flexible that significant changes happen quite frequently, which enables to make several transactions every day. If we have an elaborate and reliable trade technology we can make a business, which no other business can match by efficiency. It is not without reason that the pivotal banks buy expensive electronic equipment and maintain the staffs of hundreds of traders operating in different sectors of the FOREX market.The starting costs of joining this business are very low now. Actually, it costs several thousands of dollars to take a course of initial training, to buy a computer, to purchase an information service and to create a deposit; no real business can be established with this money. With excessive offers of services, finding a reliable broker is also quite a real thing. The rest depends on the trader himself or herself. Everything depends on you personally, as in no other area of business now.The main thing the market will require for successful operations is not the quantity of money you will enter it with – the main thing is the ability to constantly focus on studying the market, understanding its mechanisms and participants’ interests; this is constant improvement of one’s trade approaches and their disciplined implementation. Nobody has achieved success in that market by forcing one’s way with one’s capital atilt. The market is stronger than anything else; it is even stronger than central banks with their huge foreign exchange reserves. George Soros, a national hero of the FOREX market, did not win the Bank of England at all, as many of us believe – he made the right guess that, with existing contradictions inherent in the European financial system, there were plenty of problems and interests that would not allow to hold the pound. That’s exactly what happened. The Bank of England, having spent nearly $20 billion to maintain the pound rate, jacked it up, by giving it in to the market. The market settled this problem, and Soros got his billion.The global monetary system has gone a long way during thousands of years of the human history, but it is surely experiencing the most exciting and earlier unthinkable changes. The two main changes determine a new image of the global monetary system:
Forex Markets Worldwide Tips & Information
Forex is also considered by the name foreign market exchange or FX. Those concerned in the foreign exchange markets are usually the biggest, most wealthy business organizations and banks from around the world. They trade in multiple currencies from many countries to create that balance between those who will profit and others who might in all probability suffer fantastic losses. The fundamental principles of forex are similar to that of the stock market found in any country, only much bigger and complex. Forex dealing involves individuals, monies and transactions from all across the globe between every last country.
The most heavily traded currencies are those that include (in no particular order) the British pound, Australian dollar, the Swiss frank, the United States dollar, the Eurozone euro and the Japanese yen. You can cross-trade currencies as well as mixing the trades between currencies to acquire extra money and daily interest.
The times when forex exchange will start at one hour and then close while other markets are opening. This is seen also in the stock exchanges from around the world, as transactions are starting in one time zone while making other transactions during various times. The conditions of forex trades in one region might create various results in another forex exchange as the countries take turns opening and closing with the time zones. Rates of exchange will be different from a forex exchange to another, and if you are a broker, or if you are learning about the forex markets you want to know what the rates are on a given day before making any trades.
The nature of the stock exchange is dependent on various products and their value as well as other financial factors that will change the price of stocks. When people find out a business event is going to happen before public disclosure, it is called insider trading, the use of illegal business intelligence to buy stocks and make money - which by the way is illegal. There is not so much inside trading in the forex trading markets. Financial trading is a basic part of the forex exchange but very little is based on business secrets, but more on the value of the economy, the currency and such of a country at that time.
A three letter code is attached to every currency on the forex exchange so no confusion exists when knowing which currency one is trading from or into. The euro is the EUR and USD stands for the US dollar. The British pound is the GBP and JPY stands for the Japanese yen. If you are interested in contacting a broker and becoming involved in the forex markets you can locate several brokers online where you can check out the company’s profile and type of forex transactions ahead of throwing your money down the drain.
What is your working schedule?
You can trade on Forex 5 days a week from Sunday 23:00 GMT till Friday 21:00 GMT. To trade CFDs on stocks is allowed only during the trading hours for specific instrument. For more information go to page "Contract Details" In case of any problems with Internet connection you can apply to our operators to make a deal by phone. Technical support works 24 hours a day and always ready to answer your questions.
What is your working schedule?
You can trade on Forex 5 days a week from Sunday 23:00 GMT till Friday 21:00 GMT. To trade CFDs on stocks is allowed only during the trading hours for specific instrument. For more information go to page "Contract Details" In case of any problems with Internet connection you can apply to our operators to make a deal by phone. Technical support works 24 hours a day and always ready to answer your questions.
Internet Trading Risks
In addition, there are risks associated with utilizing an Internet-based deal execution trading system including, but not limited to, the failure of hardware, software, and Internet connection. Since PFG Inc. does not control signal power, its reception or routing via Internet, configuration of your equipment or reliability of its connection, we cannot be responsible for communication failures, distortions or delays when trading via the Internet. PFG Inc. employs back up systems and contingency plans to minimize the possibility of system failure, and trading via telephone is always available.
Market Opinions PFG Inc.
Any opinions expressed by representatives of PFG Inc. as to the future direction of prices of specific currencies are purely opinions, do not necessarily represent the opinion of PFG Inc., and are not guaranteed in any way. In no event shall PFG Inc. have any liability for any losses incurred in connection with any decision made, action or inaction taken by any party in reliance upon the information provided verbally or via the Internet, or any delays, inaccuracies, errors in, or omissions of information.
High Risk Investment
Margined Currency Trading is one of the riskiest forms of investment available in the financial markets and is only suitable for sophisticated individuals and institutions. An account with PFG Inc. permits you to trade foreign currencies on a highly leveraged basis (up to approximately 100 times your account equity). An initial deposit of $1,000 will enable the account holder to take a maximum position with $100,000 market value (please note that the minimum required to open an account is $2000.00). The funds in an account trading at maximum leverage can be completely lost, if the position(s) held in the account has a one percent swing in value. Theoretically, an account could lose more than the equity it contains, if the account is trading at maximum leverage and positions held in the account swing more than one percent in value. Given the possibility of losing one's entire investment, speculation in the foreign exchange market should only be conducted with risk capital funds that if lost will not significantly effect one's personal or institution's financial well being.
Rollovers
In the spot Forex market, trades must be settled in two business days. It means that counter transactions encompassing the same currency pair, for the same amounts, settled on a spot basis, are needed where one transaction closes the position for the "old" value date, and simultaneously opens the position for the new value date. In this case the dealer may charge or pay interest to the client for these position rollovers. As a result funds are subtracted or added to the client's account with open positions. Whether a fee will be charged or a payment made depends upon the short-term interest rates in the countries of the currencies in the pair. For example, you sold 100,000 EUR/USD. It means that you effectively borrowed 100,000 Euro from the dealer against the current interest rate on Euro. You sold Euros and earned a corresponding amount in US dollars, which the dealer is now "holding" for you. The dealer pays you for the US dollars you placed with him at the current interest rate on US dollars. You pay the interest rate that currently can be earned on EUR investments. The difference between these payments is recorded in points on your account. A model schedule can be represented as follows:
Order quotation and fulfillment in a highly volatile market
Rapid changes normally occur in the market after release of important macroeconomic parameters, economic or political news of in case of force majeure events. In this case, spread may be slightly widened, and a dealer has the right to change the price and to suggest that a transaction should be entered into at a new price but orders are fulfilled in strict conformity with stated prices.
Order quotation and fulfillment in a quiet market
In a quiet market, quotations received from a dealer conform to or are slightly different from those in the Market Watch window of the MetaTrader trading platform. Spread on the major currencies and main crosses is 3-5 pips. Orders are fulfilled in strict conformity with the price stated in the order, irrespective of the order type.
Making profit on Forex market. Examples.
Let your deposit equal 3000 USD. Leverage 1:100 on Forex Market allows to operate the sum equal 300 000 units of base currency.You expect increasing of US currency cost against general world currencies on Forex Market. And decide to sell GBP against USD on September, 22, 2005. At the same time you realize the risk of trading the maximum sum, and sell only 30 000 GBP against USD at 1.8000.12 days later, on October, 3, 2005 you decide to close your short position and buy GBP at 1.7540.
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Central Banks
Speeches, publications, press releases and analysis by the leading central banks. You can also find out the interest rates along with historical data from every bank on the list.
Forex News
In this section you will find all the latest financial news, top stories, currency news, and more on topics like commodities, equties, interest rates and economic indicators.
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Saturday, August 29, 2009
Other Forex Trading Strategies
Finally as well as all of the trading systems and strategies listed on this page, I also have a few breakout strategies that I like to use when a good opportunity presents itself. I'm also constantly testing out new ideas and reviewing the various trading systems that I get sent regularly by product owners who want me to promote their product.
However for the most part it's my 4 hour trading strategy that I spend most time on because this is my core system which generates the most consistent and reliable profits. All of the other forex trading systems are used to boost my trading pot during the quieter periods of the week.
However for the most part it's my 4 hour trading strategy that I spend most time on because this is my core system which generates the most consistent and reliable profits. All of the other forex trading systems are used to boost my trading pot during the quieter periods of the week.
4 Hour Trading Strategy
created this trading strategy myself and have been using it for several years now. This one system has generated more profits that any other system I have ever used, and yet it's surprisingly simple.
I simply look at the daily trend for a particular currency pair (usually the GBP/USD, EUR/USD or USD/JPY pair) using a very simple but effective technical indicator, then I wait for two EMAs (exponential moving averages) to cross over in the same direction on the 4 hour chart.
I will then enter a position (usually after a slight pull-back) and will employ a two-part exit strategy to maximise my profits. One half of the position will be closed out early for a safe profit, and the other half will be left to run for as long as possible in order to capture those really big price moves.
As I say, this particular forex trading strategy is highly effective, as regular readers of my blog will know because I share my trading results every week in my 'Weekly Trading Updates'.
Anyway if you would like to read all about my 4 hour trading method, you can access it (for free) by filling in the short form to the right and subscribing to my newsletter.
The only problem with trading this strategy is that there will always be quiet periods and particular days where you know you are not going to get any set-ups on any of the major currency pairs. Therefore at times like these I will often employ some of the other trading methods that I keep in reserve:
I simply look at the daily trend for a particular currency pair (usually the GBP/USD, EUR/USD or USD/JPY pair) using a very simple but effective technical indicator, then I wait for two EMAs (exponential moving averages) to cross over in the same direction on the 4 hour chart.
I will then enter a position (usually after a slight pull-back) and will employ a two-part exit strategy to maximise my profits. One half of the position will be closed out early for a safe profit, and the other half will be left to run for as long as possible in order to capture those really big price moves.
As I say, this particular forex trading strategy is highly effective, as regular readers of my blog will know because I share my trading results every week in my 'Weekly Trading Updates'.
Anyway if you would like to read all about my 4 hour trading method, you can access it (for free) by filling in the short form to the right and subscribing to my newsletter.
The only problem with trading this strategy is that there will always be quiet periods and particular days where you know you are not going to get any set-ups on any of the major currency pairs. Therefore at times like these I will often employ some of the other trading methods that I keep in reserve:
Forex Trading Strategies And Systems
I've been trading the forex markets for several years now so I've developed quite a few different systems in my time. However there are some that are more profitable than others, so let me share you with you some of my most profitable forex trading strategies.
Forex Course
One thing I don't really do on this blog is talk about the basics of forex trading. I automatically assume most of my readers have a general understanding of how the forex markets work. However if you are looking for an entry level forex trading course, there is one course that I can highly recommend.
It's called Forex Nitty Gritty and despite the dubious name, it's actually a very impressive course.
This course assumes you have no prior knowledge of forex trading and starts right at the beginning. Through a series of online videos you will learn all the basics of forex trading. You will also be taken through out some of the more advanced subjects such as how you can use price patterns, fibonacci techniques and various different technical indicators to trade the markets. In short you are basically given a complete education in forex trading.
Furthermore if that wasn't enough you are also provided with a simple, but very effective trading method that you can use to trade the markets. I use this method quite a lot myself on the intraday time frames and it works very well because it gets you into a trade whenever a currency pair is trending strongly upwards or downwards, so the odds are always stacked in your favour.
Anyway if you would like to find out more about this excellent forex course, you can do so either by visiting the Forex Nitty Gritty website or by clicking here and reading my full Forex Nitty Gritty review.
It's called Forex Nitty Gritty and despite the dubious name, it's actually a very impressive course.
This course assumes you have no prior knowledge of forex trading and starts right at the beginning. Through a series of online videos you will learn all the basics of forex trading. You will also be taken through out some of the more advanced subjects such as how you can use price patterns, fibonacci techniques and various different technical indicators to trade the markets. In short you are basically given a complete education in forex trading.
Furthermore if that wasn't enough you are also provided with a simple, but very effective trading method that you can use to trade the markets. I use this method quite a lot myself on the intraday time frames and it works very well because it gets you into a trade whenever a currency pair is trending strongly upwards or downwards, so the odds are always stacked in your favour.
Anyway if you would like to find out more about this excellent forex course, you can do so either by visiting the Forex Nitty Gritty website or by clicking here and reading my full Forex Nitty Gritty review.
The Foreign Exchange is the largest financial market in the world, with trillions of dollars traded each and every day. Initially utilized just by large banks, multinational corporations and extremely wealthy currency speculators, the influx of online brokerages tailored to the retail market has created a vibrant retail foreign exchange market! Now, with a relatively small initial investment, anyone with an internet connection can take advantage of the online forex market.While banks and large multinational corporations generally execute foreign exchange transactions simply as a function of doing international business or to hedge their base currency to protect against devaluation, currency trading speculators exploit fluctuations in the foreign exchange market exclusively for profit. While trading currencies is a bit riskier than trading other instruments, like stocks and commodities, the potential for profit is unparalleled. For example George Soros, perhaps the most successful forex trader, made $1 billion in a single day when he sold the pound against the dollar in 1992.The major currencies traded on the foreign exchange are the US dollar, the Eurodollar, the Japanese Yen, the Swiss Franc, and the British Pound. These different currencies are expressed as pairs. When these pairs are traded, one of the currencies is bought and the other currency is sold concurrently. Today, anyone with an internet connection can trade these pairs under the same conditions once reserved for high value individuals and corporations. Most retail brokerages offer real time currency prices, instant execution, advanced charting features and extensive real time news and analysis feeds.
IN online forex trading the way to make money fast, is to understand the power of compound growth. For example, if you target 50% a year in your trading, you can grow an initial $25,000 account, to over a million dollars, in under 10 years.The question would be not whether you could but rather would you enter the Forex trading market. The forex day trading arena is a veritable snake pit ripe for scam artists to bilk money out of unwary investors. On the other hand, it is a forum for educated traders with the correct education, tools, and currency trading strategy to make a handsome income.The last thing that needs to be a part of the process when you start to learn Forex trading is called trading psychology. This aspect includes a trader learning to deal with his or her losses and if they happen to have a lot of them in a short period of time they should stop for a while. Something else that is part of trading psychology is that the trader needs to make sure they are not letting themselves get carried away in making too many trades just because of good profits.To play the spread or the make the spread simply means to buy stock at the Bid price and sell the stock at the Ask price. The difference between the bid price and the ask price is known as the spread. Because there is an historical tendency for the stock market to rise profit can be expected for this form of trading.You can also make money by day trading online. So, bullish call and bearish put spreads are two of the very basic option trading strategies. However, it is not guaranteed a 100 % win from the stock market. You still need to learn to predict the stock price direction accurately using technical.
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.
The benchmark of its service is efficient execution, concise analysis and expertise – all achieved whilst maintaining an attractive and competitive cost structure. Today, Saxo Bank offers one of Europe's premier all-round services for trading in derivative products and foreign exchange. We count amongst our employees numerous dealers and analysts, each of whom has many years experience and a wide and varied knowledge of the markets – gained both in our home countries and in international financial centres. When trading foreign exchange, futures and other derivative products, we offer 24-hour service, extensive daily analysis, individual access to our Research & Analysis department for specific queries, and immediate execution of trades through our international network of banks and brokers. All at a price considerably lower than that which most companies and private investors normally have access to.
The combination of our strong emphasis on customer service, our strategy and trading recommendations, our strategic and individual hedging programmes, along with the availability to our clients of the latest news and information builds a strong case for trading an individual account through Saxo Bank.
Terms of trading are agreed individually depending on the volume of your transactions, but are generally much lower in cost when compared to banks and brokers. Your margin deposit can be cash or government securities, bank guarantees etc. Large corporate or institutional clients may be offered trading facilities on the strength of their balance sheet. The minimum deposit accepted for an individual trading account depends on the account type. Trade confirmations and real-time account overview are built into SaxoTrader, while further account information can be produced in accordance with your specific requirements
The benchmark of its service is efficient execution, concise analysis and expertise – all achieved whilst maintaining an attractive and competitive cost structure. Today, Saxo Bank offers one of Europe's premier all-round services for trading in derivative products and foreign exchange. We count amongst our employees numerous dealers and analysts, each of whom has many years experience and a wide and varied knowledge of the markets – gained both in our home countries and in international financial centres. When trading foreign exchange, futures and other derivative products, we offer 24-hour service, extensive daily analysis, individual access to our Research & Analysis department for specific queries, and immediate execution of trades through our international network of banks and brokers. All at a price considerably lower than that which most companies and private investors normally have access to.
The combination of our strong emphasis on customer service, our strategy and trading recommendations, our strategic and individual hedging programmes, along with the availability to our clients of the latest news and information builds a strong case for trading an individual account through Saxo Bank.
Terms of trading are agreed individually depending on the volume of your transactions, but are generally much lower in cost when compared to banks and brokers. Your margin deposit can be cash or government securities, bank guarantees etc. Large corporate or institutional clients may be offered trading facilities on the strength of their balance sheet. The minimum deposit accepted for an individual trading account depends on the account type. Trade confirmations and real-time account overview are built into SaxoTrader, while further account information can be produced in accordance with your specific requirements
Trade Balance
The trade balance is a measure of the difference between imports and exports of tangible goods and services. The level of the trade balance and changes in exports and imports are widely followed by foreign exchange markets.
The trade balance is a major indicator of foreign exchange trends. Seen in isolation, measures of imports and exports are important indicators of overall economic activity in the economy.
It is often of interest to examine the trend growth rates for exports and imports separately. Trends in export activities reflect the competitive position of the country in question, but also the strength of economic activity abroad. Trends in import activity reflect the strength of domestic economic activity. Typically, a nation that runs a substantial trade balance deficit has a weak currency due to the continued commercial selling of the currency. This can, however, be offset by financial investment flows for extended periods of time.
The trade balance is a major indicator of foreign exchange trends. Seen in isolation, measures of imports and exports are important indicators of overall economic activity in the economy.
It is often of interest to examine the trend growth rates for exports and imports separately. Trends in export activities reflect the competitive position of the country in question, but also the strength of economic activity abroad. Trends in import activity reflect the strength of domestic economic activity. Typically, a nation that runs a substantial trade balance deficit has a weak currency due to the continued commercial selling of the currency. This can, however, be offset by financial investment flows for extended periods of time.
Forward Outrights
For forward outrights, settlement on the value date selected in the trade means that even though the trade itself is carried out immediately, there is a small interest rate calculation left. The interest rate differential doesn't usually affect trade considerations unless you plan on holding a position with a large differential for a long period of time. The interest rate differential varies according to the cross you are trading. On the USDCHF, for example, the interest rate differential is quite small, whereas the differential on NOKJPY is large. This is because if you trade e.g. NOKJPY, you get almost 7% (annual) interest in Norway and close to 0% in Japan. So, if you borrow money in Japan, to finance the trade and buying NOK, you have a positive interest rate differential. This differential has to be calculated and added to your account. You can have both a positive and a negative interest rate differential, so it may work for or against you when you make a trade
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.
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.
Foreign Exchange
This short introduction explains the basics of trading Forex online, a brief explanation of the markets and the major benefits of trading Forex online. There are also two scenarios describing the implications of trading in a bear as well as a bull market to better acquaint you with some of the risks and opportunities of the largest and most liquid market in the world
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Forex Strategy Builder 2.6.1.0
Forex Strategy Builder is a complete solution for building and testing on-line foreign exchange market trading strategies. It is free for use and distribution. With Forex Strategy Builder's user friendly interface you can create and back test a profitable trading system with just a few clicks. Thanks to the program's automatic system generator a successful market strategy can be quickly produced without detailed technical analysis or programming skills. Using market rates, dating back to the 1980s, Forex Strategy Builder immediately calculates statistics and creates charts for the whole trade. You can easily create and test highly complicated trading systems using a wide variety of indicators and logic allowing for almost infinite combinations. The program also includes unique interpolation methods yielding reliable test result within each data bar. Forex Strategy Builder looks inside the current time frame using all shorter data periods to produce a realistic market back test, calculates the most profitable combination of parameters for the selected indicators, shows the average result balance between all possible market scenarios (while protecting from curve-fitting), shows you the price fluctuation inside each bar, and recognizes all the ambiguous bars in the back test. In short, Forex Strategy Builder provides you all you need to quickly accomplish an in-depth technical analysis. Once done you can export your strategy to get feedback from other experienced investors. On the program's website you can find additional information, help articles and tutorials as well as the source code of more than 70 indicators. You can learn more about the safety principles of back testing and to use ideas and systems from the forum members. Forex Strategy Builder is compatible with Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista. Net Framework v2 is required to run the program. Free to download, use and distribute - no registration is needed.
OPEN MARKET CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES (FOREX RATES) IN PAKISTAN
Managed Accounts
FX Pip Capital LLC Managed Account Program (Toro) accommodates those investors who wish to allocate a portion of their risk capital to the foreign exchange markets but are either unable to watch the markets 24 hours a day or prefer to have their risk capital managed by professionals.
Established in 2009, Toro focuses solely on spot trading in the Foreign Exchange (Forex) market. Only the most liquid currencies are traded - including the US Dollar, Japanese Yen, Euro, British Pound, Swiss Franc, Canadian Dollar, New Zealand and Australian Dollar.
Depending on a managed forex program's trading strategy and leverage use, studies of published professionally managed forex programs show uncorrelated returns compared to most other asset classes, including the major equity indices. Such uncorrelated returns mean a partial allocation to managed currencies can reduce a portfolio's total return volatility and provide for better total return consistency over time.
New to Forex
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RISK DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.
The risk of loss in trading foreign exchange can be substantial. You should therefore carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you in light of your financial condition.
Global Forex Market (GFM) does not control, and cannot endorse or vouch for the accuracy or completeness of any information or advice you may have received or may receive in the future from any other person not employed by GFM regarding foreign currency or exchange. The content herein is provided in good faith and believed to be up-to-date and accurate, however, there are no explicit or implicit warranties of accuracy or timeliness made by GFM or its affiliates. Accordingly, we accept no responsibility for any use made of the information provided.
Spot Curriencies & metal, Futures and options trading involve substantial risk and is not for all investors. Investment in the currency exchange is highly speculative and should only be done with risk capital. The high degree of leverage that is often obtainable in foreign exchange trading can work against you as well as for you. The use of leverage can lead to large losses as well as gains.
In some cases, managed foreign exchange accounts are subject to substantial charges for management and advisory fees, as well as a mark-up, above and beyond the ordinary spread generally provided. It may be necessary for those accounts that are subject to these charges to make substantial trading profits to avoid depletion or exhaustion of their assets.
For the USA base companies the regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) require that prospective customers of a Futures Commission Merchant receive a disclosure document when they are solicited. These disclosures are incorporated into the Trading Agreement and the Limited Power of Attorney (LPOA), which are readily accessible at this site. This brief statement cannot disclose all of the risks and other significant aspects of the foreign exchange markets. Therefore, you should carefully review the disclosures contained in both the Trading Agreement and LPOA to determine whether such trading is appropriate for you in light of your particular financial condition.
Past performance is NOT indicative of future results. The information contained herein should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell commodities, futures or any investment. The information contained herein is intended for informational purposes only. GFM highly recommends that before making a decision, the reader collects several opinions related to the decision and verifies facts from at least several independent sources.
RISK DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.
The risk of loss in trading foreign exchange can be substantial. You should therefore carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you in light of your financial condition.
Global Forex Market (GFM) does not control, and cannot endorse or vouch for the accuracy or completeness of any information or advice you may have received or may receive in the future from any other person not employed by GFM regarding foreign currency or exchange. The content herein is provided in good faith and believed to be up-to-date and accurate, however, there are no explicit or implicit warranties of accuracy or timeliness made by GFM or its affiliates. Accordingly, we accept no responsibility for any use made of the information provided.
Spot Curriencies & metal, Futures and options trading involve substantial risk and is not for all investors. Investment in the currency exchange is highly speculative and should only be done with risk capital. The high degree of leverage that is often obtainable in foreign exchange trading can work against you as well as for you. The use of leverage can lead to large losses as well as gains.
In some cases, managed foreign exchange accounts are subject to substantial charges for management and advisory fees, as well as a mark-up, above and beyond the ordinary spread generally provided. It may be necessary for those accounts that are subject to these charges to make substantial trading profits to avoid depletion or exhaustion of their assets.
For the USA base companies the regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) require that prospective customers of a Futures Commission Merchant receive a disclosure document when they are solicited. These disclosures are incorporated into the Trading Agreement and the Limited Power of Attorney (LPOA), which are readily accessible at this site. This brief statement cannot disclose all of the risks and other significant aspects of the foreign exchange markets. Therefore, you should carefully review the disclosures contained in both the Trading Agreement and LPOA to determine whether such trading is appropriate for you in light of your particular financial condition.
Past performance is NOT indicative of future results. The information contained herein should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell commodities, futures or any investment. The information contained herein is intended for informational purposes only. GFM highly recommends that before making a decision, the reader collects several opinions related to the decision and verifies facts from at least several independent sources.
What Every Currency Trader Should Know
The forex market is one of the most popular markets for speculation due to its enormous size, liquidity, and tendency for currencies to move in strong trends. An enticing aspect of trading currencies is the high degree of leverage available. GFM allows positions to be leveraged up to 100:1. Without proper risk management, this high degree of leverage can lead to enormous swings between profit and loss. Knowing that even seasoned traders suffer losses, speculation in the forex market should only be conducted with risk capital funds that if lost will not significantly affect one's personal financial well being.
The GFM Mini account was designed for those new to online currency trading. There is a smaller deposit required to open an GFM Mini account and trading sizes are 1/10th the size of a regular account. The smaller trade size enables traders to take smaller risks. The GFM Mini is intended to introduce traders to the excitement of currency trading while minimizing risk.
The GFM Mini account was designed for those new to online currency trading. There is a smaller deposit required to open an GFM Mini account and trading sizes are 1/10th the size of a regular account. The smaller trade size enables traders to take smaller risks. The GFM Mini is intended to introduce traders to the excitement of currency trading while minimizing risk.
Rollover
For positions open at 5pm EST, there is a daily rollover interest rate a trader either pays or earns, depending on your established margin and position in the market. If you do not want to earn or pay interest on your positions, simply make sure it is closed at 5pm EST, the established end of the market day.
Margin
The margin deposit is not a down payment on a purchase of equity, as many perceive margins to be in the stock markets. Rather, the margin is a performance bond, or good faith deposit, to ensure against trading losses. The margin requirement allows traders to hold a position much larger than the account value. GFM’ s online trading platform has margin management capabilities, which allow for this high leverage.
In the event that funds in the account fall below margin requirements, the GFM Dealing Desk will close all open positions. This prevents clients' accounts from falling into a negative balance, even in a highly volatile, fast moving market.
In the event that funds in the account fall below margin requirements, the GFM Dealing Desk will close all open positions. This prevents clients' accounts from falling into a negative balance, even in a highly volatile, fast moving market.
Quoting Conventions
Currencies are quoted in pairs. The first listed currency is known as the base currency, while the second is called the counter or quote currency. In the wholesale market, currencies are quoted using five significant numbers, with the last placeholder called a point or a pip.
Like all financial products, FX quotes include a "bid" and "ask". By quoting both the bid and ask in real time, GFM ensures that traders always receive a fair price on all transactions. As in any traded instrument, there is an immediate cost in establishing a position. For example, USD/JPY may bid at 131.40 and ask at 131.45, this five-pip spread defines the trader’s cost, which can be recovered with a favorable currency move in the market.
Like all financial products, FX quotes include a "bid" and "ask". By quoting both the bid and ask in real time, GFM ensures that traders always receive a fair price on all transactions. As in any traded instrument, there is an immediate cost in establishing a position. For example, USD/JPY may bid at 131.40 and ask at 131.45, this five-pip spread defines the trader’s cost, which can be recovered with a favorable currency move in the market.
Buying/Selling
In the forex market currencies are always priced in pairs; therefore all trades result in the simultaneous buying of one currency and the selling of another. The objective of currency trading is to buy the currency that increases in value relative to the one you sold. If you have bought a currency and the price appreciates in value, then you must sell the currency back in order to lock in the profit.
What is Forex?
Forex, or Foreign Exchange, is the simultaneous buying of one currency while selling for another. This market of exchange has more buyers and sellers and daily volume than any other in the world. Taking place in the major financial institutions across the globe, the forex market is open 24-hours a day.
How it Work?
Our technical chart patterns are based on the theory of market psychology, which has been researched, developed and trusted since the 1930's. The software strictly adheres to this theory when identifying patterns and notifies you as patterns are forming. Below is an example of how the software works.
Market Signals
Market Signals are used by traders to estimate where price will move. By analyzing past “trends”, or the general direction of movement for prices, our Autochartist software will supply you with Market Signals.
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