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Keep emotions at bay in trading

August 17, 2020 by Reporter Leave a Comment

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It is very common for beginners to get emotional during their trading sessions. As it is the largest financial center in the world, the expectation to strike reach overnight is very intense among the investors. As a result, they will try to implement techniques that are not only harmful but incredibly rewarding as well. Only 5% of the investors make it out of currency trading but the rest loses their capital. Many flaws can contribute to this outcome but the majority of failures occur due to not being able to manage the emotions correctly. Even if the methods are correctly followed, without a proper emotional management process there is no way to make consistent profit in the long run.

From experts to beginners, all of them have to go through the same difficulties. In this article, we are going to elaborate on some techniques that will help the nervous to check their emotions and also undertake meaningful strategies that will help them to make a profit. We expect our readers will understand some basic tricks that will help them to better confirm their emotions even during the financial crisis.

Mentally prepare for losses

We cannot emphasize enough how much important is the mindset of investors. Even if the trend is appearing in a favorable direction, a smart person will always have some backup plan that will be executed in case something goes wrong. It is incredibly difficult to forecast where the price will stop let alone resuming the future result. To minimize the losses as much as possible it is highly advised to prepare mentally before every trade so that it does not have a mental shock. There are various benefits of this strategy. The first is, you will not be shocked if the order is not executed S plant. This will keep the nerves cool and you will be better prepared for the next order.

The second advantage is there will be no hasty decisions made by the people. It is commonly found that people begin to lose money as soon as they have lost the initial trade. Every attempt to recoup the forgone investment results in failure.

Ability to endure losses

Without having the strong ability to endure losses, it will be hard to become skilled at trading. Most people will lose money and struggle hard to improve. When you become skilled at analyzing the market dynamics and accept the losses, the growth of your trading accounts balance will be exponential. Before you start taking the trades, spend some time in the paper trading account and you will be able to boost up the trading performance. Forget about the quick money-making tips so that you don’t have to wait for big profits. Execute smart orders to improve your skills like a professional trader.

Never act in the spur of the moment

This is an inevitable role that must not be broken. No matter the outcome, make sure there are no inconsistent techniques that are being implemented immediately. Human beings begin to lose their concentration whenever there is an unprecedented outcome. The industry knows it better therefore some scammers are trying to convince people to buy some crap formulas that are supposed to help them to make their dream come true. Imagine if a person has lost $10, it would be logical for him to invest $2 for an amazing eBook that will shed light on techniques used by the professionals. This example of an individual who is lost in his thoughts.

In every situation, try to stay calm and think of a solution rather than complicating the circumstances. Take a small break after every trade whether the result is a profitable outcome or financial fail as it will help to clear the mind. This is a long-term business where the right action can determine the outcome.

Filed Under: Australian, Australian Stockmarket, Stock Market, Stockmarket Tagged With: Forex trading, Formula, Trader, Trading

How to Get the Most Out Your Business Trip to Australia

June 26, 2019 by Reporter Leave a Comment

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When making a business trip to Australia, you may wonder how you can make the best out of your journey. If you take care of the following concerns, it may be easier for you to make your business trip to Australia a thrilling event.

Organise Your Schedule

While travelling to Australia, there is a need to have an order to prevent unnecessary anxiety. Have a clear hierarchy of events so that nothing may overwhelm you as you take part in the trip. This will ensure that you get the best out of your business trip to Australia.

Consider Renting a Car

While on your trip you will need to have transport facilities. It is necessary that you get the most convenient means while remaining within the scope of your mission. Hiring a car will be an excellent way to solve your transport of issues. Remember that people in Australia drive on the left side of the road. Also, in Australia, there are many private car transport companies. Don’t forget to have a plan for any accidents on the road as well!

Online Services

Business trips, in most cases, do not give you too much time at your disposal. Instead of taking everything personal, try making an online booking to save on time and costs. Doing this will ensure you do things quickly and avoid moving around. You may get lost and end up in the headlines. Take advantage of technology.

Use Corporate Apartments

Hotel rooms have been used for many years to solve accommodation issues. Though while in your business trip to Australia, you may consider a better provider of this service. The corporate residence will give an assurance of personalised services which can suit your business trip. It will also be quite adventures having an out of hotel experience.

Money

Monetary issues are quite fundamental in most aspects of human life. In your trip, you must also be in a position to understand this vital determinant. What is the worth of your currency compared to that of Australia? You may need to have your cash exchanged to the local currency to make your work easier and trip enjoyable. It is also wise to have enough money for your trip.

Kill Two Birds with One Stone

You can try solving most of your problems using one service provider. Most companies nowadays have linked services. The corporate apartments may also have car rental services etc. Try answering all your questions using one service provider to help boost your bargaining power and ensure quick and timely transactions.

Seek Necessary Information

While on your trip to Australia, try knowing more about the country, its culture, the dos, the don’ts, and the untouchables. It will help you understand how to behave and respond to specific issues. It will also prepare you to know what to expect outside the scope of your trip.

Have Plans to Explore the Locality

Australia, like many other countries, have a lot of things peculiar about them. The cultural practices, the animals, and the natural aesthetics will be of great benefit to your adventurous impel. Get out of the tight and official schedule and have some fun. It is necessary to give yourself a little holiday on the trip to relax and create some memories.

The above golden tips will add more fun to your trip to Australia, and you will have a memory preserved. You can mean business and not spoil anything with some fun. Enjoy Your Trip.

Filed Under: Business, Finance, Rates, Stock Market, World Tagged With: Foreign Exchange, Forex, Forex trading

How to Stay Competitive in the Forex Market

August 9, 2016 by Reporter Leave a Comment

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The forex markets have changed a lot in the past few decades, becoming ever more competitive for individual traders and brokerages alike. In order to be successful when exchanging currencies these days it is important that traders maintain a competitive edge. There are many ways in which this can be done for both traders and brokers.

Who is the Competition?

Firstly, it is important that you know who the competition is. For forex brokers this is simple, it will just be all the other forex brokers on the market. Working out their strengths and weaknesses can help you to fine tune your own forex brokerage, by building on their successes and finding solutions to their weaknesses.

For individual traders, working out the competition can be a little trickier, but it does exist. High priced brokers charging a high spread are the obvious ones, wanting to ensure that you plough as much money into their firm through losses. The other competition can be yourself. Blaming yourself for failed trades, letting emotions get involved and risking large losses are all down to yourself.

Build a Successful Trading Plan

As a trader you should have a quality trading plan already to hand, and it should be developed to be as competitive as possible. Still, it is important to factor risk into this strategy, as if things do go wrong then you will need to maintain enough capital to continue trading forex in a competitive manner.

Seeking out expert financial advice can help in this respect. Forex brokers need a successful business plan themselves, to ensure that they aren’t losing out when helping traders. Put this together with your aims in mind and building on the strengths of competitors.

Use Efficient Trading Platforms

Competent forex trading platforms allow for competitive trading, as currency can be exchanged quickly and accurately. They also provide the most up to date information, news and analysis to keep traders well informed. If you’re a trader, then investing in a flexible forex platform is essential to stay competitive.

For forex brokers, developing and offering such platforms is a necessity to stay ahead of the competition. Mobile and tablet trading apps are now offered by almost every brokerage firm, so to keep up with the competition your company must have developed these as well. To stay ahead of the competition, it will need to be using the latest technology in its products.

Forex Broker Offerings

As well as staying up to date with the latest forex trading technology, brokers need to be offering attractive rates to traders that still fit in with their business model. This will help them draw in more traders.

The days of charging large brokerage fees are going, as more and more traders exchange currencies independently thanks to the advancements in technology. This is making it harder for brokers to survive and remain competitive, so they are having to look at new and innovative approaches. Whether you’re a trader or work for a brokerage firm, staying competitive in the forex game is essential.

Filed Under: Finance, Stockmarket Tagged With: Forex trading, Money

Failing to predict 2015’s financial stories

April 20, 2015 by Reporter Leave a Comment

By Patrick Foot, financial markets writer at IG

For a year still in its infancy, 2015 has seen a lot of action across global financial markets thus far.

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So much so, that many of the blockbuster stories at the end of last year – some of them still ongoing – have to an extent been overshadowed. The Russian rouble has continued to toil – Standard & Poor’s recently cut Russian debt to ‘junk’ status. Oil shows no sign of returning to strength anytime soon.

Perhaps the most notable feature of 2015 so far has been the unpredictable nature of market volatility. The status quo that many were predicting for the next 12 months is already being pulled seriously into question.

In the USA, another strong non-farm payrolls figure kicked off the year much as many were expecting. 252,000 jobs were added in December, against an anticipated 240,000. Unemployment fell faster than economists were estimating and with the previous figure being rounded up considerably, the US dollar went on the rise again. In the US, at least, the world had a leading light that wouldn’t fail.

Then came a durable goods figure that was stunningly off the pace, as orders declined 3.4% when the markets were expecting a narrow increase. Previous figures were also revised down amidst a substantial refresh of America’s economic outlook. As Chris Beauchamp, analyst at forex trading platform IG, noted: ‘The World Bank’s warning from just two weeks ago looks very prescient now, as a hitherto strong performance from the US begins to weaken. The world can ill afford Uncle Sam catching a cold.’

The bad news was only compounded by an earnings season that was seeing major companies miss expectations with alarming regularity. Microsoft and Caterpillar announced earnings either side of the durable goods report, with both companies missing the mark on several key figures.

Apple’s amazing iPhone sales aside, US earnings pointed to several major weaknesses in the US economy. All told, the US’s biggest three banks missed revenue expectations by a collective $3.19 billion.

But the biggest shock to the markets came not from the US but from Switzerland. The Swiss currency crisis caught the markets unawares, and sent shockwaves through equities, currencies and commodities. Its effect was such that it is still extremely difficult to pick apart exactly how a suddenly-valuable Swiss franc will play out across global economies.

The Swiss franc had been pegged to €0.83 since September 2011, and the Swiss National Bank had shown little regard towards scrapping the peg. Despite many noting since how damaging artificially holding a currency pair’s value can be – by 2014, Swiss currency holdings were equivalent to around 75% of GDP, and were on the rise – a drastic move from a famously conservative central bank was predicted by no one. As many have pointed out, the problems associated with pegging currencies may not have even applied to the Swiss franc against the euro.

However, the problems of suddenly unpegging currencies are now well known, as traders found out on January 15. The Swiss franc suddenly returned to its former high valuation, instigating one of the biggest moves in a major currency ever seen. Swiss business, banks around the world, and financial traders all lost millions.

If anything, the first few weeks of 2015 demonstrated that predicting the next 12 months of financial movements is a task beyond human comprehension. Whatever the rest of the year brings, though, it looks set to be a rocky ride.

This information has been prepared by IG Markets Limited. The material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients.

Filed Under: Stock Market, Stockmarket Tagged With: Forex trading, Trading

When money transfer is right !!

June 8, 2014 by Reporter Leave a Comment

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Foreign exchange and money transfer will always exist because they will always be migrants in all countries and there will always be people who will send money home.

Currency fluctuation means there will always be room for people to either make more money or lose money either by trading or then just sending money home to your loved ones or family. Choosing the correct moment when it’s favourable to send money can benefit you and actually increase the money that you are sending to the other person.

The FX trading industry related to foreign exchange industry is actually bigger than the stock markets due to trading being available in these markets 24/7.

How to send money overseas or do foreign exchange transfer

1. Transfer money through bank – Now days most bank’s allow you to transfer money either to their overseas branch and also to other branches overseas. The banks usually charge a fee for doing this foreign exchange transaction, which could either be a percentage or a transfer fee. This process involves having to get special codes or transfer codes ( IBAN, NCC, sort code or BSB number) from the receiving country bank account and it can take a couple of days to process.

2. Transfer money through a private foreign exchange agency – They are many foreign exchange agencies ( Western union , Travelex, Local Exchange agencies ) that allow you to transfer money almost instantly nowadays to a person in another country. Transferring of money via a money transfer agency nowadays can be done instantly with the person on the other end receiving the money almost instantly if they possess the predetermined code the payer will give them to receive the money.

3. Telegraph Transfer – A Telegraphic Transfer is another method of transferring money overseas. This method is now fast becoming out-dated with newer and quicker methods becoming available.

Travellers cheques is another safe way of carrying money overseas or transferring money overseas and is often used by tourists when travelling. Transferring money via mobile and PayPal is another modern money phenomenon that’s taking over money exchange industry.

Many money transfer agencies have now started offering to transfer money online without your having to actually go to a foreign exchange or money transfer agency. The actual process of doing money exchange online can be quite simple, often just including a quick 3 step process

1. Select currency & amount
Confirm rate & add recipient

2. Pay money online
BPAY or electronic bank transfer

3. Track progress online, email / SMS
Money received

People transferring money overseas should always check the veracity of the transferring agency and if they meet the local registration and licensing requirement of the country from where you are sending the money.

It is also wise to check the exchange rates that your get for the currency you are exchanging to and transferring to, as sometimes different agencies offer different exchange rates and often you can get short-changed if the rate is not in your favour.

Foreignexchangedandenong is a foreign exchange and money exchange and transfer agency in Dandenong that provide you with these services.

Filed Under: Banks, Finance, Rates Tagged With: Foreign Exchange, Forex trading

The Basic Definition Of Forex Trading

April 8, 2014 by Reporter Leave a Comment

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The Basic Definition Of Forex Trading Forex stands for Foreign Currency Exchange and it is a global market where institutions and people from all over the world can buy and sell currencies. Daily transactions on this market exceed the amazing figure of $4 trillion US. Despite this huge value, this form of trade doesn’t have a formal regulatory body and it is not centralized.

The Forex trading market is regulated through agreements between special agencies in each country. The market doesn’t have a physical location, being only a network of computers and telephones traders use for concluding their transactions.

The main players on this market are the big international banks and financial institutions. The trade the biggest volumes and may influence the market, so their transactions reflect in the variation of the exchange rates. Exchange rates are also influenced by international events, natural disasters, wars, revolutions or various crises that may affect countries and governments.

Transactions on the Forex market are done in pairs of currencies such as USD and Euro, GB Pound and Euro, USD and GB pound and so on. These transactions can record either a profit or a loss, depending on the exchange rates variations. In order to become a Forex trader, one has to use a special software or websites that enable these transactions.

There are multiple Forex trading software programs, each of them having its particularities and advantages for the user. Playing on the Forex exchange market is considered a high risk activity, because the evolution of exchange rates is unpredictable. To make yourself an idea about how this market works, you can imagine yourself travelling outside of your country. Whenever you are abroad and you need to buy something, you have to exchange money, so that you can pay in the local currency.

The exchange happens at a rate which is determined by various parameters of the Forex market and by the evolution of financial indexes.

Filed Under: Finance Tagged With: Forex trading, Formula, Strategy trading

Trading Signal Services: Evaluating Your Options

September 18, 2013 by Reporter Leave a Comment

We all want to make money trading the market and trading signal services seemingly make that a lot easier. You simply follow the trading signals provided and (ideally) make a shed load of cash.

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But with so many people offering trading recommendations, who do you choose? First and foremost, you need to make sure that the individuals at the company are reputable.

Trading Analysis Signals and performance

Lookup people of interest on LinkedIn, check their endorsements and true work history. Google their name and see what you can find out about them. If possible, also try and arrange a catch up with them over the phone or in person to really get to know them.

In addition to that, you’ll also want to look at past performance. Although past performance isn’t necessarily a guide to future returns, it’s a damn good indicator!

You’ll want to see performance going at least 18 months back. Furthermore, check to see if the return figures have been externally audited. For individual and “small traders”, that may not be possible. However, they should provide some way for you to verify their claimed returns.

For example, if they provide Dow Jones forecasts they should show the past recommendation documents that backup their analysis, gains and losses. Although it may be tedious, look back at market prices to see if in fact they did make the gains that they claim.

The third key feature to evaluate is the “trading style”. Do they aggressively trade in and out of markets? Or do their positions last a few weeks? If their style doesn’t match your style or what you’re looking for, move on. Signing up to a Forex signal service that provides 20 updates throughout the night can become overwhelming if you’re just getting started.

And finally, evaluate their process. One of the reasons why Madoff got away with his elaborate trading scam for so long is because people didn’t question his trading strategy. Ask questions, understand the process and if things seem too good to be true, they probably are.

Filed Under: 2013, ASX, Finance Tagged With: Forex trading, Markets, Stock Market, Stockpicks

An Introduction to Forex Trading

September 12, 2013 by Reporter Leave a Comment

 

The Forex market has some of the highest potential for profit in the world. It’s also easily accessible – anyone can trade Forex from their laptop or smartphone.

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But there is a steep learning curve: on average, private traders lose money for the first two years at least.

What is Forex?

Forex is short for Foreign Exchange. Forex trading is the speculative buying and selling of national currency for profit.

Since 1971 currencies have floating values, i.e. their value is relative to other currencies rather than pegged to a tangible asset – how much gold is in the central bank’s vault. This means their values go up and down, and these movements can be exploited for profit.

At its simplest, this means trading £65 for $100 and waiting until either the dollar strengthens or the pound weakens, and trading your $100 for £70 at the new rate. The trick is watching economies and predicting whether currencies will strengthen or weaken.

Currency pairs

Since currencies are all relative, every trade involves buying one currency and selling another. As such, all currencies are quoted in pairs. For example USD/GBP (US Dollars and British Sterling) and EUR/JPY (Euros and Japanese Yen). These express the value of any given currency.

The first currency in the pair is the ‘base currency’ or ‘long’, and is the currency you’re buying, and the second is the ‘quote currency’ or ‘short’, against which the base is valued, and is what you’re selling. So in the USD/GBP example, you’re buying US Dollars and selling British Sterling at a rate of £0.65 to the dollar (at the time of writing).

Forward trades

A forward trade is buying currency at a pre-agreed rate on a future date, regardless of what the rate on that day is. By speculating on the future rate, profit can be made. If the currency is worth more on the day of the trade, the buyer wins. If it’s worth less, the seller wins.

For example, I agree to buy $100 from you for £65 next Tuesday. On Tuesday the rate is £0.70 to the dollar. I can now sell my $100 that I just bought for £65 elsewhere on the market for the current rate of £70. I made a profit of £5, you made a loss of £5.

Carry trades

Carry trades are one of the most popular Forex trading strategies. In a carry trade, the trader seeks to exploit the interest difference between the two currencies in a pair (the ‘yield spread’) as well as capital accumulation.

Every currency is pegged to an interest rate set by the national central bank. At the time of writing, the Bank of England base rate is 0.5%. When buying currency, you receive interest payments, when selling, you pay interest. The first goal in a carry trade is to invest in a currency pair with a positive yield spread i.e. buy currency with a higher interest rate, and sell with a lower.

Currently the USD rate is 0.25%. So, if buying GBP/USD, you would have a positive yield of 0.25% – the difference between the two rates. If you were buying USD/GBP you would have a negative yield of 0.25% – you’re paying out more interest than you’re making.

The second goal is to buy a pair where the yield spread is set to increase. Pick a currency pair where you buy currency with an interest rise, sell an interest rate fall, or ideally both.

The third goal in a carry trade is to successfully predict a rally, so you also experience a capital gain.

For example, between 2003 and 2004, the AUD/USD currency pair offered a positive yield of 2.5%. In the same period, the value of the Australian Dollar rose 56 cents, closing at 80 cents. This represented a 42% appreciation in the currency pair, and meant that traders and hedge funds who were in this currency pair made huge capital gains, as well as profiting from the interest rate differential.

Leverage

One of the chief reasons Forex trading can be so profitable is that it’s a highly leveraged market: ratios of 100:1 are not uncommon i.e. you buy $100 for $1 of capital.

Broadly speaking, leverage is betting against future profits. In its simplest form, you borrow money to make a trade based on your prediction of how that trade will go. If it goes in your favour, you make a much higher return than if you only invest your own capital. If it goes against you, you make a much higher loss. Every transaction is amplified when leveraging.

The returns in Forex trading can be very small without leveraging. Caution should be exercised, but leveraging should be used. Set a rule for how much capital you’re willing to risk with each trade. A good rule of thumb is never to risk more than 3% on a single trade.

Forex trading is fast moving and complex. There is a steep learning curve, but the rewards can be enormous.

Penny Atkinson writes about various financial topics including saving money, debt issues and forex education. For more information about forex trading visit http://gomarketsaus.com/.

Filed Under: 2013, Finance, Gpost, Stockmarket Tagged With: Currency Pairs, Forex trading, USD JPY

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