Thursday, 22 September 2011

Interantional Money Making

By Nicholas Gladvin


International currency trade is done in the Forex market. Of all the markets in the globe, currency trading is the biggest comprising of trillions of dollars daily and even growing volumes are more and more investors learn the trade and show more interest.

Aside from being the biggest market in the world, the Forex market is also the most liquid and trading is over the counter. Traders get the best deal from a wide choice of dealers. Basically, larger dealers have better prices since they can price the largest banks around the globe.The Forex trade market is open 24 hours a day, five days a week and currencies are traded all across the globe through major financial centers.

Trading in Forex trade markets can be summed up into buying a currency and selling another currency at the same time. Values are always compared between currency pairs. Currency pairs are defined as base currency and counter currency. Profitability lies in how much counter currency is needed to purchase a single monetary unit of the base currency. Take a look at it from this standpoint, when purchasing a currency pair; it's the base unit that you are purchasing while the counter currency is sold.

In the rich history of the Forex market, many have tried to try their luck in the trade. Many failed from the standpoint, while others survived for a couple of years only. The main issue is never rushing it because it is different from a money market where trading is speedy.

Have a keen eye for numbers because you're in the business of trading money. Here are some things you should consider:

1. Get the right mindset - Don't the chicks before the eggs have even hatched so don't count figures that aren't yours yet.

2. Find yourself a mentor - Pay someone cash to guide you through. Your eagerness may lead you to taking risks and unintelligent gambles.

3. Discipline - Your guts may be right, but it may be wrong as well so stick with your strategy.

4. Facing a drawdown - Going to the office is entirely different from Forex trading so never ever compare. It doesn't give out monthly salaries, nor have regular payout intervals. It is normal to lose money in some odd days so don't hassle yourself about it




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