I Want to Learn Forex Trading, Where Do I Start?

by Gene Maryushenko

If you are interested in Forex (foreign currency trading), then there is a lot you must learn before you can begin your profitable journey to riches. One must educate, practice and learn to control him/herself in order to achieve reasonable goals.

1. Educate yourself on as much information as you can get your hands on about Forex. You can't play the game without knowing the rules so to speak. Get your hands on free information widely available online to learn all of strategies used in currency trading. Remember, no single strategy is perfect. Even though we can play the same game over and over, the rules stay the same most of the time but game plays always change. Just because something works for one person doesn't mean the same style will work for you. A great place to start your education is FXStreet. You can get your hands on valuable information and great tips to help you get started.

2. Practice, practice, practice. There are many places you can get fre demonstration accounts where you can play around with fake money in real world trading environments with realistic indicators and conditions. Just like the stock market games, you can practice for as long as you like testing out different strategies until you feel confident to play with the big toys. Metaquotes is an excellent place to start with $100,000 worth of free play money. FXCM and Forex.com are some other good websites to play on.

3. Remember the old saying: its not what you know, its who you know? Well this applies half-way to Forex trading as well! Get connected. Join networks of other people who are out there just like you trying to learn about currency exchange. Forums are also very important when it comes to connecting to people. You'll be surprised to see how much you can learn from other people, and perhaps even make a few friends on the way. Some places to consider: Globalview, EliteTrader and MoneyTec.

4. Set your goals. You don't make big financial decisions without first thinking about the consequences and the end goals that you are trying to achieve. The same goes for forex trading, set your goals - both longterm and short. Where do you want to be in a year? "I want to be a millionaire" might be the right attitude but not the right goal. Where do you see yourself in a week? Do you anticipate gains or losses, if so how much? Think about these questions before you go throwing your money around. Once you've got some sort of a goal you must determine an approach. How will you get to your goal? Will you do it aggressively, on the cautious side, or will you plan to adopt a moderate plan? This is a key step where you cannot get ahead of yourself. It is said that 95% of those who try, fail. This is due to unplanned and uneducated decision making. Remember, no strategy is perfect and you must figure out your own that works for you!

5. NEVER let your emotions take over. This goes along the lines of planning. Some people make some money and all of a sudden they are riding an emotional rollercoaster that leads to complete disaster and loss of all funds. Don't be one of those people, make decision based on good indicators and never ride the emotional rollercoaster when it comes to playing the real game. Do your research and always keep in mind your short term goals. Its best to take small footsteps to prevent stumbling as you start running so to speak.

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Disclaimer: Foreign Currency trading and trading on margin carries a high level of risk and can result in loss of part or all of your investment. Due to the level of risk and market volatility, Foreign Currency trading may not be suitable for all investors and you should not invest money you cannot afford to lose. Before deciding to invest in the foreign currency exchange market you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. You should be aware of all the risks associated with foreign currency exchange trading. All opinions expressed are for informational and analysis purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.