Risk Management
Do You Have the Money OR Is It Just An Illusion?
Have you ever been sold a dream? All sunshine and rainbows, the greener side of the fence, the better products, and all those dreams?
If your answer to my question is no, well then, I am extremely happy for you. BUT, you’re probably lying to yourself because everyone is a victim of this!
Beauty Of Leverage For Forex Traders
To scalp or not to scalp? To be a position trader or to be a swing trader? How about algorithmic trading, you might be wondering?
Early in my Forex journey, I had no idea that these forms of trading existed. I didn’t even know there were types!
The Butters In Trading Spread
It costs money to trade. But that doesn’t mean the COST is ONE CONSISTENT PRICE. Instead, brokers offer different pricing options for traders.
If you’re a swing trader or a position trader, this article is probably not for you. Instead, it’s for those of you who have found an edge in trading the market frequently.
Strategy Testing As A Forex Trader
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the strategies you know? You’ve tried most of them, and each works well in different market environments, producing fantastic results for you. So many methods at your disposal, but you are unsure when to implement them.
Holiday Trading (End of Year)
A belated Happy New Year and Merry Christmas! (to whomever that applies). I hope you all spent some time with loved ones and re-centered yourselves in preparation for the new year that will come with new heights ergo new challenges.
What Is A Pip In Forex Trading?
Pip is an acronym for “price interest point” or “percentage in point”, which is a price change of 1/100 of 1% or one basis point. This represents the smallest possible change in an exchange rate.
The majority of Forex pairs are quoted up to 4 decimal places i.e. a pip is the last of those 4 decimal places.
Breaking Down Win Rate (Percentage) For Traders
A trader’s win rate (percentage) is determined by the number of winning trades out of all the trades they have placed.
If you win 50 out of 100 trades, then your win rate sits at 50%. If you win 80 of 100 trades, your win rate is 80%.
Understanding Forex Market Sessions
When I started Forex trading, I genuinely thought I had to be trading for 24 hours, 5 days a week, and 240 days in a calendar year! Genuinely! I kid you not. I thought that was the only way you made money in the Forex Market.
Until I learned that it all depended on your strategy and the kind of lifestyle you sought to live.
Risk Of Ruin In Trading
HOW TO LOSE ALL OF YOUR MONEY TRADING FOREX! Traders with some experience may have heard of the term, but I guarantee you that a lot of traders don’t understand it.
That opening line may have scared you, but don’t worry, because the point of this is to learn how to reduce the risk of losing your capital.
How To Let Your Winning Trades Run
Cut your losses short, let your winners run. You know the saying, but do you apply it in your trading? I can tell you now that most people do the exact opposite – They cut their winners short and hope losing trades will magically move in their favour.