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Spot Forex Trading Part 5 – The Forex Heatmap

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:13:50 +0000

This article is Part 5 of a series of 9 articles dedicated to help anyone to trade the foreign exchange.

The Forex Heatmap gives a spot forex trader an easy-to-interpret forex data visualization tool that organizes the data from 20 currency pairs into color-coded results for fast and accurate entry decisions.

The majority of forex traders don’t know the condition of the market when they enter a spot forex trade.

There are two reasons for this. The first one is ignorance. Most forex traders trade one pair like the EUR/USD and are looking at off-the-shelf standard technical indicators on one timeframe. They continuously force trades into the EUR/USD when there is no trade there at all. In the meantime other pairs are moving hundreds of pips, they simply cannot see the larger picture.

The second reason is that once a forex trader has decided that they to want to know the condition of the entire forex market when they enter a trade, or that they want to trade the best currency pair available, they see that it is not possible because up to now there were no good quality market forex scanners are available. When a forex trader searches for such a tool that gives them a picture of the market they find that a tool like this may not exist.

This is where the Forex Heatmap enters the picture. The Forex Heatmap quickly and conveniently verifies your entry decision into a spot forex trade across 20 pairs. Trading accuracy improves dramatically and you will also know when to NOT enter a trade.

Typically at the point of entry the spot forex trader must worry about placing the trade and making sure that the correct pair and direction are entered on the trading execution platform while watching a price chart. There simply is not time to click on the charts from many pairs to verify the entry decision or the overall market condition and this is where mistakes happen and emotion takes over. Traders need a quick entry verification tool that streamlines the entry decision process and speed is critical.

The Forex Heatmap solves all of these problems. It is a dynamic visual tool that consolidates the data from 20 currency pairs using real time data and translates the data into a visual map. When you combine the Forex Heatmap with a simple trading plan, knowledge of support and resistance, parallel and inverse analysis, and the direction of the trend you now have a powerful combination of high quality analytical and decision making tools for trading. Emotional trading gives way to logical trading. The full potential of 20 currency pairs is now yours not just the one or two currency pairs you have focused on in the past.

Heatmap technology is becoming more common in business, financial and technology, and the Forex Heatmap is leading the way to create successful spot forex traders.

By: Mark A. Mc Donnell

Forex Brokers – Forex Trading Account and How to Start Forex Trading

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:51:48 +0000

Forex brokers don’t make money on each trade so you get unlimited trades with just about any forex broker. There are many brokers out there but they offer outrageous fees and other terms that you must agree to and are just not worth mentioning. Forex brokers necessarily tell you what the minimum to invest. In some cases, you can invest capital, with the entire $ 5 for the opening of trading account and to start Forex trading. Forex brokers can be compared on the basis of the spread they charge. Most brokers publish live or delayed prices on their websites with their profits calculated in the price.

Forex brokers usually offer many different trading platforms for their clients. These platforms often include real-time charts, technical analysis tools, real-time news and other data. Forex brokers commonly lean the prices. Forex brokers offer a lot of amazing services that investors can really take advantage of. They sustain strong spreads on the major currencies competing against the dollar.

Forex brokers are usually compensated through the bid-ask spread of a currency pair. For example, a retail forex broker may buy euros for 1.5475 U.S. Forex brokers necessary if you are going to trade currency. There are those who are qualified to do this without outside help, but for the average trader, attempting to trade on the Forex market without a broker it is like trying to hunt a dinosaur with a water gun. Forex brokers are the typical go-between in the forex market. Without this agent you will have a hard time dealing with the changes in the forex market.

Traders looking to protect their existing long USDCHF position or enter long at a favorable price may consider a hedge short USDCHF below 1.0490 with a target at 1.0290. Once the profit target is hit, we expect the bullish trend to resume. Trade without emotion – Don’t keep “mental” stop-loss points if you don’t have the ability to execute them on time. Always set your stop-loss and take-profit points to execute automatically, and don’t change them unless absolutely necessary. Trade with the trend in order to maximize your chances of success. Trading against the trend will not “kill” a trader, but will surely demand more attention, nerves and sharp skills to reach the trading goals you have set.

Comparing FX trading brokers is a tough asks. Although you can find a number of comparisons on internet, they are mostly done by forex brokers themselves highlighting their merits.

By: Mike Freije

Forex Killer Can Kill a Forex Beginner

admin — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:27:06 +0000

In the past I have written about the Forex trading software called Forex Killer, and have campaigned highly as regards the reliability and accuracy of the signals generated by this wonderful piece of software by Andreas Kirchberger. The possibilities with the Forex Killer software are endless, but in the hands of a complete Forex beginner it might backfire like an old and rusted gun. Nine times out of ten you read reviews of people screaming to high heavens how they have been ripped off and how Forex Killer is a pile of lies and … Ironically you will find that these people are complete beginners to Forex trading without any prior knowledge or practice (not even with a dummy account). Well yeah the sales page clearly states that you do not need to be a professional to use the software but using the software will not help you rid yourself of certain bad habits which will eventually lead to your pitfall. Most Forex beginners find it difficult to sit still once they see they are in profit and find it even more difficult apply a stop loss and stick to it.

Forex Killer might be a mechanical method of Forex trading that removes every emotion from your trading, but as a beginner Forex Trader who does not know how to control fear and anxiety as relates to trading you might it find it a bit difficult to trust and follow the signals without tampering with your trade. In Forex trading it is important to have the discipline and self control to follow a particular strategy or system and this applies particularly to using the Forex Killer.

As a Forex beginner who has purchased the Forex Killer there are a couple of things that you must pay attention to if you want to really see any of those profits other people make from using this great software.

Firstly, once you opened a trade in the direction that the Forex Killer software has indicated placed your stop loss and take profit target, even if the market begins to move against you do not adjust your stop loss. If on the other hand the market simply moves to your take profit point simply take your profit and prepare yourself for another trade, do not let greed get the best of you.

Secondly, when the Forex Killer gives a NO TRADE signal, remember that staying out of the market is also a position. A trader does not need to constantly be in the market as there are times when you need to stand aside and wait for the next tide.

After all said and done the Forex Killer Software will generate the signals for you, but your attitude to trading will determine how far you will get.

By: Karen Fairham

Forex Tracer Review – How Does This Forex Robot Auto Trader Work?

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:47:50 +0000

Do you want to find out how a Forex robot auto trader like the Forex Tracer really works? This type of program, also known as an expert advisor, has always fascinated me. If these trading systems are indeed profitable, wouldn’t we be able to make money all day without doing anything? I decided to investigate the Forex Tracer, and test it out on a demo account and see if it really works.

How Does Forex Tracer Work?

This program will first need to be integrated into your MT4 trading platform to work. Inside your trading platform, you will have to drag the robot to the currency screens to make it monitor the market. Once all the settings are configured correctly, Forex Tracer will start monitoring the market at all times, open trades when opportunities arise and close them automatically.

The most important thing that I wanted to test was whether the trading algorithm logic designed into the program was profitable or not. Even though it shows very profitable back-tested results, I have discovered by testing other expert advisors that some robots will perform very poorly even with good back-test results. Past results are certainly not an indication of future performance.

What Are The Advantages of Using a Robot Trader like Forex Tracer?

1. Trades without Emotion

Forex Tracer simply collects the data in the market, and uses its straightforward “yes or no” algorithm to trade, allowing the trader to be free from his or her emotions. Studies have shown that traders usually lose money when they hang on longer to winning or losing positions due to their emotions, even when their systems are clearly telling them to get out.

2. Ability to Monitor a 24 Hour Market

Since the Forex market is open 24 hours a day, it would take a superhuman to be able to capture all the profitable trades. Forex Tracer has been extremely helpful in this aspect, helping me profit even when I have other tasks to do.

By: Curtis Laforrestt

Forex Trading Robots – Best Forex Trading EA to Have

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:00:35 +0000

Forex Trading Expert Advisors, or simply put – Forex Trading EAs, are automatic execution forex system trading platforms that render the trading process automatic therefore freeing the trader from continuously watching the market. This also makes it possible to separate the psychological and emotional aspects when trading. The system is setup according to a set of preferences and makes the trade according to these rules. Even the best traders are affected by the emotion we call “fear”. Decisions made under duress is often times the wrong one!

Forex trading robots are normally accessed in the internet. It works very similar to having your own broker but instead of a live person doing the trade for you, it is in the form of a program. And since the forex robots don’t sleep, you have your own forex trading EA running 24 hours a day, giving you the advantage of not missing any opportunity when the forex market changes. It is now possible to trade professionally even if you are just a beginner in forex trading.

There are a lot of forex trading robots in the market today. Forex trading EAs are great tools to have if you want to bring your trading to the next level. But not all forex trading EAs are made equal. You have to first determine if the software can really work to your advantage. You have to determine if it can really trade effectively and efficiently.

Listed below are a few tips on features you may want to look for in a forex trading robot:

1. 24 hour a day operation – What good is a forex trading EA if it doesn’t work for you 24×7??? Make sure that your software works 24 hours a day so you don’t miss any opportunity;

2. Updated Trading Automation Technology – Since your money is at risk, you should choose a Forex trading robot with the latest trading technology existing in the market today.

3. Minimum investment requirements – Investments in a Forex trading robot should be minimal in order for you to afford.

4. For forex trading beginners, the option to have a “demo account” is an advantage. This will allow you to do live trading but without using real money. You can get the feel of the market first before really plunging into the sea.

5. Highly recommended by Forex Trader enthusiasts. It is without a doubt that forex trader experts have forex robots working for them. Look for their expert opinions on the best forex trading EA on the market and head their suggestions.

Head of caution: Never forget that although Forex trading can create huge sums of profit in the least amount of time for you, it can also cause you to lose money in the same amount of time. Using a Forex Trading EA minimizes this risk because it takes advantage of the earning potential 24 hours a day, hence you never miss a trading opportunity that comes from a great market trend.

By: Jason R. Lewis