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Forex Spreads: What Are They and How Do They Work? | 5/20/2009 12:18:00 AM

What to understand Forex spreads a bit better? This article explains the basic concept of Forex spreads and how they work.

7 Reasons to Trade Forex | 5/13/2009 12:44:00 AM

The Forex retail market is becoming more and more popular as time goes on, a phenomenon that begs the obvious question:” Why? What makes Forex so attractive to so many people?” Here are a few suggestions to answer that question:

The Common Misconceptions of a Forex Trader | 5/6/2009 2:19:00 AM

This article explains what kind of mistakes a forex trader makes when starting Forex trading. This will be a Forex guide.

The Psychological Factors of the Forex Market | 4/30/2009 12:25:00 AM

There are so many factors that influence a currency's worth from the economic, political, and even social status of the country at hand. As opposed to other global markets, the Forex market is so big, no one person can have any serious affect on the rise or decline of any currency.

The Potential for Gain and Loss in Forex Leverage | 4/22/2009 5:16:00 AM

The tremendous success and proliferation of the Forex market, and specifically the retail Forex market can be attributed to many factors. However, there is really one major advantage that the Forex market offers individual traders over other markets; leverage.

10 Things to Consider when Choosing an Online Forex Broker | 4/19/2009 2:13:00 AM

Want to know how to choose a Forex broker? DailyForex has a 10 step guide for finding the right Forex broker.

Choosing an Online Forex Trading Account Type | 4/1/2009 2:05:00 AM

The foreign exchange market is becoming a buzz word all around the world. In these troubling financial times, people are looking for a solid market that has not been affected by the crisis and the Forex market is it. However, One of the aspects of getting started in this volatile world of Forex is choosing the right kind of account to meet your trading needs.

Trading the News | 3/31/2009 7:15:00 AM

It is good to know the topic of the news and the time the news will take place. Can you really get the complete picture of what the news is going to be? Then be able to predict the direction the market will move even if you study for hours and hours?

A Brief Introduction to Forex | 3/24/2009 1:03:00 AM

Forex is the world’s largest and most liquid trading market. Many consider Forex to be the number one home-based business. Even though “regular” people have had the opportunity to take part in the Forex market (similar to the way banks and large corporations do) since 1998, it is just now becoming the cool, hip, new thing to talk about at parties, business events, and other social gatherings.

Carry Trading Risks | 3/17/2009 1:38:00 AM

The carry trade has been one of the most popular forex trading strategies in the last few years, but with recent changes in the currency market and increased volatility, the carry trade now looks like a losing proposition.

Candle Stick Charts | 3/16/2009 6:18:00 AM

Candlestick charts have been around for hundreds of years. They are often referred to as "Japanese candles" because the Japanese would use them to analyze the price of rice contracts.

The Forex Fibonacci Technique | 3/16/2009 6:11:00 AM

Fibonacci Forex trading is the basis of many Forex trading systems used by a great number of professional forex brokers around the globe, and many billions of dollars are profitable traded every year based on these trading techniques. Here is how it is used.

Forex Trading Analysis: What Is It & How Do I Choose? | 3/9/2009 2:59:00 AM

Many principles that guide us through life can also be applied to succeeding in online Forex trading. To just give a few examples of such principles, modesty (overconfidence in trading is a very dangerous thing), objectivity (it is important to trade with no emotion involved), maturity (the ability to know when to stop), integrity (sticking to your strategy, even when it is challenging), and many others.

8 Things to Look for When Choosing a Forex Broker | 2/26/2009 12:11:00 AM

The Forex market is very unique in many ways including its 24 hour schedule and its rapid growth. However, one characteristic really sets it apart from the rest of the world's financial markets. It is by far the largest market in the world with close to four trillion dollars traded daily. As a result of its high trading volume and its easy access to anyone, the Forex market and more specifically the number of Forex brokers is growing faster than ever. A large selection to choose from is always a good thing, however, the large number of available Forex brokers can make the choice that much harder on a new trader. The decision of which trader to choose is a crucial one and one that will strongly effect your trading future and its success or failure. So in order to choose a broker wisely, here is a short list of characteristics you should look for.

The Foundations of Forex: How Leverage, Margin, and Pip Values are Calculated | 2/16/2009 4:56:00 AM

While most modern forex platforms automate the process of calculating your profits and losses, as well as your margins and account totals, it is highly beneficial to understand how these numbers are actually calculated. Not only is this important to understand in order to better comprehend the workings of the market, it will also help you better assess your future profits or losses on a more personal level.

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