FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

My path to becoming a successful trader has been a long journey, from starting with illusions about the markets to coming to see the truths of the markets. Nowadays, when private traders usually start out trading electronically, I believe it is even more imperative that most beginning and even many advanced traders overcome those same illusions I had when I first started out. This might be even truer for new traders who start trading Forex with a broker who is also a market-maker. At these

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

James Chen “I remember Francesc’s [Riverola, CEO at FXstreet.com] announcement regarding the launch of the new forex portal website, FXstreet.com ten years ago!�, says James Chen , chief technical Strategist at FX Solution, in an exclusive interview with FXstreet.com on the occasion of the site's ten year anniversary. James Chen began to trade on the foreign exchange market since the inception of the retail forex market and he could see the very beginning of the FXstreet.com adventure. Author

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

Let me explain the term "Compound Interest" as simple as I can: Compound interest simply pays you interest on your principal; then, when it’s time to pay interest again, you’re paid interest on your principal AND the previous interest that you earned. In other words, the interest that you’re paid adds to and becomes part of the principal that accrues interest during the next period. This means that you have a continuously growing principal amount without having to make another deposit. But if

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

With the rapid rise of Forex Trading over the last few years, the number of brokers available in the market are also growing at a rapid rate. Most traders are scratching their heads when it comes to choosing a reliable broker to trade with. Unless you are a bank or large financial institution, you will need a broker to trade currencies. In fact, all individual traders need a broker to trade in the Forex Market. This is a critical step to take before you can begin your journey as a Forex

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

For Pizzolorusso, the story started when he was just 14 and working in his father's mortgage firm. Making a habit of 60-hour weeks, he found his way up from his father's company to a position as head of a subprime mortgage sales team. He was bringing home more than $100,000 a month, choosing each day which of his five cars to drive, shuttling between two luxury homes, partying in expensive New York City nightclubs. Pizzolorusso, still in his 20s, was living the glamorous life. "We rolled up to

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

This article is taken from the Forex Journal (October 2009 issue). There are at least 101 theories out there on how to profit in Forex, stocks, futures and more. I personally believe that there is one theory that is essential and critical. That theory is proper Money Management. Money management is all about knowing what exactly you are risking per trade and making sure that level of risk is acceptable to your capital.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

This article is taken from the YourTradingEdge magazine (JUL/AUG 2009 issue) The author, Wayne McDonell is the Chief Currency Coach of FX Bootcamp. He is a member of the US National Futures Association and registered as a Commodities Trading Advisor. His new book ‘The FX Bootcamp Guide to Strategic and Tactical Forex Trading’ is available from Wiley Publishing. Wayne McDonell provides analysis of the currency market: currency correlations. "I’m just a forex trader… not! I love trading

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

Ashraf Laidi, Chief Strategist at CMC Markets, provides us with his scoops about the Brokers selection. In an exclusive interview recorded at the FXstreet.com's International Traders Conference 2009 in Barcelona, Ashraf comments that the key point in the process is to know the details of your brokers, what is the risk management and which services they are offering and which is the minimum capital they require. But the most important, according to Laidi, is to have an account with more than

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

Andrei Pehar, Chief Technical Strategies at fxKnight.com, lets us know what he wants from brokers. Andrei, in an exclusive interview recorded at the FXstreet.com's International Traders Conference 2009 in Barcelona, affirms that spread is certainly important, but much more important is the capacity of the broker to solve fast your doubts and necessities in any moment.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

James Chen, Chief Technical Strategist at FX Solutions, suggests us the use of moving averages to identify trends and patterns: " Moving averages are really good tools to see trends as well as to set resistance and support levels " James also comments, in an exclusive interview recorded at the FXstreet.com's International Traders Conference 2009 in Barcelona, the utility of trend lines to place good positions.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

Andrei Pehar, Chief Technical Strategies at fxKnight.com, speaks about the trading journal as a very valuable tool: " Keeping a trading journal is the perfect way to identify your mistakes and take actions to avoid it ". Andrei also comments, in an exclusive interview recorded at the FXstreet.com's International Traders Conference 2009 in Barcelona, the benefits to do practice positions permanently.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

Rob Booker, Founder and Host at TraderRadio.net, answers us the big question about which broker is the best and the most honest. Booker reviews important questions as where the broker is located, how large it is and how it is managing your money... All these tips to avoid you negative experiences in the future.  An exclusive interview with Rob Booker, recorded during the ITC 2009:

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

In today’s market, a trader’s problems change as quickly as he or she can solve them, which is why having a rule-based strategy is more important than ever, says Mike Baghdady. In addition to trying to make correct trading decisions, new issues have arisen that we must attend to such as anonymity to protect our orders from negative selection and executing our orders with the least possible market impact. We also have to seek liquidity and have an algorithm to help us find that liquidity; and

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

Hedge funds and the managers who run them have been getting a lot of publicity lately — and not of the flattering kind. We have massive Ponzi schemes, equally massive losses and outsized systemic risks that are enough to frighten away even the hardiest of investors. So before you leap, you need to look — carefully and deeply into this industry. When you do, however, you'll also find that there's a lot more to hedge funds than has been making it into the evening news ... Hedge funds are an

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

While collecting data about the Forex market, it is important to know who the major players are. Who originally designed Forex, who are the major participants, who makes decisions that have a significant impact on the Forex market? This and more will be explored in “The Forex Establishment.� First, let’s examine what is an establishment. What is an establishment? Established interests, powers, businesses, individuals, and organizations, develop a territory in their own field. This is done by

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

Right from the FXstreet.com's International Traders Conference 2009, shot during the first day of the event in Barcelona, October 14th. Rob Booker gave the keys for beginners to survive their first experiences in the Forex market and to avoid the most common mistakes.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

This article is taken from the YourTradingEdge magazine (MAY/JUNE 2009 issue) The author, Anna Coulling , is a self-taught trader and investor who has been involved in a variety of markets for more than 15 years. She now concentrates on the forex and commodities markets, writing for numerous publications and contributing daily to several niche sites aimed at specific currency pairs or commodities. Trading currency seems to be the hot topic at the moment, and has been for some time. No wonder

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

This article is taken from the Forex Journal (September 2009 issue). The author, Michael Hiller , has many insights to share regarding the Forex market. He does this in the form of basic guides that help new traders understand this complex market. One aspect of getting started in trading Forex is choosing the right kind of account to meet your trading needs. Michael Hiller outlines the various types of online Forex accounts and discusses their pros and cons.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

This article is taken from the Forex Journal (September 2009 issue). The author, Franco Shao , is the founder of ForexCycle.com – a website that focuses on market trends and data analysis of the financial markets, especially for Foreign Exchange trading. It was established in 2005. Franco has rich experience in the industry. As a trader, he has been engaged in the financial markets for over 10 years. Recently, he has been paying more attention to managing his website in addition to Foreign

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

Untrained traders flooding in paired with unprecedented market volatility means the game has changed for professional traders, says veteran Mike Baghdady, but the solution is simpler than others would have you believe... Drawing charts by hand back when only trading floors had access to live data is a bygone era today, but this was the scene when I started out. We relied solidly on price charts and chart structure and what we thought were cast-iron indicators to predict price behaviour and we

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

The 30-day trading program is a series of 30 short movies designed for those who would like to learn how to trade the forex market.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

The 30-day trading program is a series of 30 short movies designed for those who would like to learn how to trade the forex market.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

The 30-day trading program is a series of 30 short movies designed for those who would like to learn how to trade the forex market.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

Origins of Modern Finance We must reference regulations, because regulations are the framework that the majority of finance operates in. Theories, strategies, and products, which do not fit into regulatory framework, are only hypothetical. Financial regulations are based on a series of laws created during and after the Great Depression, such as “The Securities Act of 1933� i and “The Federal Reserve Act (of 1913)ii and others. In 1933: Technology: The modern day computer did not exist, nor did

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

The 30-day trading program is a series of 30 short movies designed for those who would like to learn how to trade the forex market.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

The 30-day trading program is a series of 30 short movies designed for those who would like to learn how to trade the forex market.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

The 30-day trading program is a series of 30 short movies designed for those who would like to learn how to trade the forex market.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

The 30-day trading program is a series of 30 short movies designed for those who would like to learn how to trade the forex market.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

The 30-day trading program is a series of 30 short movies designed for those who would like to learn how to trade the forex market.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

The 30-day trading program is a series of 30 short movies designed for those who would like to learn how to trade the forex market.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

The 30-day trading program is a series of 30 short movies designed for those who would like to learn how to trade the forex market.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

The 30-day trading program is a series of 30 short movies designed for those who would like to learn how to trade the forex market.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

This article is taken from the Trader's Journal magazine (August 2009 issue) The author, Steve Misic , has been trading for more than 15 years. His experience is broad based, actively trading equities, futures, forex, and options. Mr. Misic is licensed as a series 3 commodities broker, series 7 securities broker, and holds his NASDAQ series 63 license. He was the assistant head trader for the R&J Financial Hedge Fund. Mr. Misic also spent time at the Chicago Board of Trade where he was

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

This article is taken from the Forex Journal (August 2009 issue). The author, Jade Gate , is a professional in management and education sectors (managing education facilities). She has been trading stocks, options and futures for 5 years and began trading Forex one year ago. She thought Forex would be fairly straightforward given her background, but found it much more complex than she had anticipated and has recently come through the “apprenticeship� phase and is now trading Forex

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

The 30-day trading program is a series of 30 short movies designed for those who would like to learn how to trade the forex market.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

This article is taken from the Forex Journal (July 2009 issue). The author, Jade Gate , is a professional in the management and education sectors (managing education facilities) and has been trading stocks, options and futures for 5 years. She began trading Forex one year ago. She thought Forex trading would be fairly straightforward given her background, but found it much more complex than she had anticipated. She has recently come through the “apprenticeship� phase and is now trading Forex

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

This article is taken from the Forex Journal (June 2009 issue). The author, Jade Gate , is a management professional in the education and quality control sectors (managing education facilities). She has been trading stocks, options and futures for 5 years and began trading Forex one year ago. With her background, she thought Forex would be fairly straightforward, but found it much more complex than she had anticipated. Having recently come through the “apprenticeship� phase of Forex trading,

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

The 30-day trading program is a series of 30 short movies designed for those who would like to learn how to trade the forex market.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

The 30-day trading program is a series of 30 short movies designed for those who would like to learn how to trade the forex market.

FXstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics
Fxstreet.com: Education: Forex Basics. A comprehensive way to understand the basic concepts of the currencies market.

The 30-day trading program is a series of 30 short movies designed for those who would like to learn how to trade the forex market.