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30 May 2017

Major Currency Pairs: An Introduction

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Updated June 2020 The world’s most heavily traded currencies are the US dollar (USD), euro (EUR), Japanese yen (JPY), British pound (GBP), Australian dollar (AUD), Canadian dollar (CAD) and the Swiss franc (CHF)[1]. These are major currencies. The Forex market, however, trades in pairs – two currencies. Among other currency pairs, EUR/USD, GBP/USD and AUD/USD … Continue reading Major Currency Pairs: An Introduction

30 May 2017

Why becoming an independent Forex Trader is appealing

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The word ‘Independent’, or ‘financially independent’, is KEY here my fellow traders! Like most folks, the thought of low-paying government pensions, working in your seventies and, just, well, working in general, usually brings a sour taste to one’s mouth. A lot of people are often left thinking that there must be more to life than … Continue reading Why becoming an independent Forex Trader is appealing

30 May 2017

Taking Your First Live Forex Trade: The Emotional Challenge

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Updated May 2020 Regardless of how long you’ve traded a demo account, pulling the trigger in a live trading setting brings with it strong, raw, uninhibited emotion. Traders, particularly newer traders, enter live trading high on excitement. Emotional trading, however, often breeds mistakes – errors that may not only wipe out your account, but can … Continue reading Taking Your First Live Forex Trade: The Emotional Challenge

30 May 2017

An Introduction to Greed and Fear in the Financial Markets

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‘Three great forces rule the world: stupidity, fear and greed’ – Albert Einstein. Greed and fear, two opposing emotional conditions, are principal drivers that have a profound impact on our lives. And unless you’re a robot coated in human skin, dealing with greed and fear is inevitable in trading. Greed and fear: a brief history … Continue reading An Introduction to Greed and Fear in the Financial Markets

30 May 2017

Traits of a successful trader

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Trading, especially to the unaware, is generally intimidating. Some would even go as far to say that it’s frightening! Over time we’ve heard it all: ‘participating in the market is a sure-fire way to lose your shirt’, ‘the market is rigged’, ‘it’s gambling’ – the list is endless! So why, if all the above is … Continue reading Traits of a successful trader