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    An Introduction to Forex Trading: A Guide for Beginners
    An Introduction to Forex Trading: A Guide for Beginners
    An Introduction to Forex Trading: A Guide for Beginners
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    An Introduction to Forex Trading: A Guide for Beginners

    By Matthew Driver

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    'An Introduction to Forex Trading - A Guide for Beginners' is a great reference book for anyone wanting to learn to trade the Forex (Foreign Exchange) Markets. It introduces a wide range of Forex trading topics, and condenses a wealth of trading knowledge into relatively short, easy to read sections. Includes useful examples, ideas and trading strategies. The book has been written with novice traders in mind, but would equally be ideal for anyone who has recently started trading and would like to increase their trading knowledge. Topics covered include: Forex Essentials; Analysing the Forex Market; Forex Charts; Technical Trading Techniques; Common Chart Patterns; Moving Averages; Indicators & Oscillators; Fibonacci; Trading Cycles; Advanced Chart Patterns; Time-frames; Trading Strategy; Carry Trades; and, Trading Systems. 'A great reference tool for anyone wanting to learn how to trade the Forex Markets' 'Just the right amount of information to get anyone started with Forex trading' 'A really useful Forex guide'

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMatthew Driver
    Release dateJul 5, 2013
    ISBN9781301479818
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      An Introduction to Forex Trading - Matthew Driver

      An Introduction to

      Forex Trading – A Guide for Beginners

      By Matthew Driver

      Editor: Matthew Driver

      Cover Design and Illustrations: Matthew Driver

      Published by Wells Gray Press

      Great Britain

      Copyright © Matthew Driver 2011

      All rights reserved.

      Smashwords Edition

      No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any other means electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without prior permission in writing from the publisher.

      This book is sold subject to the condition that it shall not, by way of trade or otherwise, be lent, re-sold, hired out or otherwise circulated without the publisher’s prior consent in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published and without a similar condition including this condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser.

      Disclaimer

      Investments in financial products are subject to market risk. Forex investments are highly speculative and any investment should only be done with risk capital. Prices rise and fall and past performance is no assurance of future performance. This website is an information site only. Accordingly, the author makes no warranties or guarantees in respect of the content. You should obtain individual financial advice based on your own particular circumstances before making an investment decision on the basis of information included in this book.

      Investment lessons, comments and/or opinions presented in this publication are solely those of the author and contributors quoted. You are advised to conduct your own independent research before making a decision. In addition, you are advised that past performance is no guarantee of future price appreciation.

      While we have tried to ensure that all of the information provided in this book is up-to-date and accurate we accept no responsibility for any use made of the information provided. You agree not to hold the author or publisher liable for decisions that are based on information from this book.

      Table of Contents

      Chapter 1: An Introduction to Forex Trading

      Chapter 2: Forex Essentials

      Chapter 3: Analysing the Forex Market

      Chapter 4: Forex Charts

      Chapter 5: Technical Trading Techniques

      Chapter 6: Common Chart Patterns

      Chapter 7: Moving Averages

      Chapter 8: Indicators and Oscillators

      Chapter 9: Fibonacci

      Chapter 10: Trading Cycle

      Chapter 11: Advanced Chart Patterns

      Chapter 12: Timeframes

      Chapter 13: Trading Strategy

      Chapter 14: The Carry Trade

      Chapter 15: Ready to Trade

      Chapter 16: Trading Systems

      Chapter 17: Some final thoughts

      Chapter 1: An Introduction to Forex Trading

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      The Forex market can offer fantastic opportunities to traders from all walks of life. It is possible to make good returns on your investment, and many people successfully manage to turn their trading activity into full time jobs or good second incomes.

      The chance to profit from the relatively small fluctuations and changes in the values of currencies means anyone can have a go at trading and with the vast array of conventional and online tools/applications that are currently available, it is relatively easy to get started, and begin trading.

      Designed for Forex beginners, the aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive understanding of how the Forex market works, how it is possible to make profitable returns, and to introduce many of the technical terms and tools that are essential for everyday trading activity.

      1.1 Early Warning

      It is best to get the warnings out of the way, so that you are aware of them and can then decide whether Forex trading is right for you. As with any type of financial trading there are risks involved and it is important to understand these risks, as you can then develop strategies and learn methods that can help to reduce them.

      ‘Warning: Forex Trading carries a high level of risk to your capital with the possibility of losing more than your initial investment and may not be suitable for all investors. Ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent advice if necessary’.

      It is likely that anyone considering trading in the Foreign Exchange (Forex) Markets will have come across the above statement, at one time or another and those that haven’t yet, soon will. It is a warning that you will quickly come to recognise in the course of day-to-day trading and it is also an extremely important message to remember.

      The truth is that there are risks associated with Forex trading, as with any type of trading, and it is important to understand and accept these risks, before progressing. Failure to understand the risks and prepare for what is involved with trading is likely to lead to financial losses. However, by taking the necessary time to learn and understand how and why the market works as it does, and acquainting yourself with essential trading knowledge, will considerably increase the chances of success.

      There are many books and resources available that will try and tell you that they have discovered the perfect trading setup or offer promises of guaranteed returns. This is not one of those books! There is no ‘magic setup’ or ‘guaranteed strategy’ out there – as much as we all wish that there was! Even institutional trading houses with advanced quantification strategies, and teams of analysts will struggle to predict market movements correctly 100% of the time.

      Forex trading must be approached in the same way as one would approach any other job. A successful trader is defined as ‘one whose losses over the long-term are overall less than their gains’. Losses are a fact of life and every trader at sometime or other will experience them. The best tool available for maximising returns and minimising losses is ‘market knowledge’, and it is this that we have tried to encapsulate within this book.

      1.2 What is the Forex Market?

      The global Foreign Exchange Markets also known as Forex or FX represents the platform by which currency from one country can be exchanged into the currency from another. The value of currencies around the globe constantly fluctuate depending upon a whole variety of factors, and will range upwards or downwards depending upon the economic stability or instability of the countries which issue them. It is these fluctuations in value that present the opportunities to make money.

      Put simply, this means that if a countries economy is performing well, then it is likely to result in an increase in the value of the currency of that country. Alternatively, if an economy is performing badly then this is likely to lead to a reduction in the value of that currency.

      Key Lesson: Whilst there are obviously many different factors that can influence currency values, many of which we will consider later in this book, in simple terms the aim for traders is to identify when and how these fluctuations in currency price are likely to occur, and then trade accordingly.

      1.3 Size of the Market

      The Forex market is huge in size. Close to $4 trillion worth of currency is traded daily, making it by far the largest financial market operating in the world. Of this, approximately $1.5 trillion is traded by retail traders, trading the Forex spot market.

      The total Forex market value represents many different activities, which will require the exchange of one currency into another. Businesses making overseas purchases or dealing with foreign suppliers and customers; international mergers and acquisitions; and, interbank dealing and transfers all require money to be transferred around the globe and converted into different currencies. This is achieved using the Forex markets.

      1.4 Market Structure

      The trading of stocks and shares is predominately conducted through centralised exchanges, which means that the price at which securities can be bought and sold, is controlled and manipulated by a few dominant institutions. There is, therefore, little opportunity to seek a range of prices for buying and selling within the market place.

      The Forex market, however, operates using a distinctly decentralised structure. Many institutions and organisations can offer currency transactions at a variety of different prices. This means that there is the opportunity for a variety of quotations amongst dealers and the chance to buy and sell at a range of prices.

      This type of decentralised organisation can initially seem confusing, however, by its nature, it actually provides considerable opportunity for retail traders. The competition that exists between institutions and market players actually ensures that the best possible pricing deals are available all of the time.

      In the Forex market there is still a degree of structure amongst participants and it is useful to understand how the main elements of the market interact:

      1. At the top of the Forex structure is the Inter-Bank Market. This comprises the world’s largest banks and some of the smaller regional institutions that trade directly between each other using two standard systems; the Electronic Brokering Services (ECB) or the Reuters Dealing 3000 spot matching. Both these systems allow the larger institutions to transact easily between themselves, with minimal costs and maximum efficiency.

      2. The next level of the structure comprises: Hedge Funds; Retail Market Makers; and, Business Institutions. This tier of participants utilise foreign exchange mechanisms, either as part of global business operations, or for speculative investment purposes. Operating at this level requires strategic partnerships, where transactions will generally be directed through commercial banking partners. As such, the costs participants incur, in order to transact, are higher than those experienced at the institutional level, but still more favourable than the terms available to most retail traders.

      3. At the lower end of the Forex hierarchy are the Retail Traders. A diverse group, retail traders range from day traders who will trade everyday placing multiple transactions, to

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