When does one get into fx trading?

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Charles · Accepted Answer

Prior to committing to a live account, make sure you are comfortable with all aspects of your trading platform. The analysis tools should be familiar to you, and you should enjoy exploring the platform. Although aesthetics will not generate profits, viewing a screen that appeals to you will enhance your experience. Demo accounts can be fun and useful, but only to a point. In the event that you feel you have learned all you can from demo trading and are looking forward to beginning live trading, it might be time to begin live trading. Live trading means trading with real money and real trades. Before making the transition, you must resist the temptation to play with your strategy. With the demo account, you can adjust and find a strategy that works for you. Having mastered the analysis tools and indicators, and a strategy that feels comfortable to you, you should move on to live trades. If you lose a few trades on your demo account, it's okay. This has little to do with your ability, but rather with the ever-changing market. Profit is part of your long-term strategy when investing, not a get-rich-quick scheme. Use your skills instead of trying to find big profits to find high-probability setups or trades with desirable reward and risk ratios. The study is a constant requirement for investing. Your studies don't end when you close your demo account.

Charles · Answer

Forex can be a good choice for active short-term traders. If you are interested in buy-and-hold, you're probably best to look elsewhere.The forex market offers:Simplicity: compared to most alternatives Forex is easy to understand (and easier to backtest and program, if you are a systematic trader).Low starting cost: you can begin with a small account because most brokers let you size your trade-in micro-lots or even single currency units.High liquidity: if you stick to the majors, you should get in and out with little slippage, provided you avoid the major news.Scalability: if your system works, high liquidity means that you can realistically scale and make very large profits.Low costs: with a good broker, commissions are low compared to many other markets.Short-side trading: unlike many markets, it's just as profitable to trade to the short side, increasing the number of opportunities for profit.Volatility: given that your broker will offer you leverage, there is usually enough movement in the market to enable short-term traders to make a profit.Market hours: markets are open 24/5 so you can trade from anywhere in the world and there are fewer risks with holding overnight positions.Free backtesting data: Swiss broker Dukascopy offers free tick-level data going back over 10 years. In other markets, historical data at this level of detail can be very expensive.Just remember that the market itself is not regulated, so you rely on the integrity of your broker. Stick to reputable brokers in well-regulated jurisdictions such as the US, the UK, Australia, and Switzerland. Avoid offshore brokers.

Thomas · Answer

Forex trading refers to the buying and selling of currencies on the foreign exchange market. It is possible to start trading forex at any time, as the market is open 24 hours a day, five days a week. However, it is generally recommended to have a solid understanding of how the market works and to develop a trading strategy before starting to trade with real money. It is also important to be aware of the risks associated with forex trading and to only invest money that you can afford to lose.

When does one get into fx trading?

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