Are You A Stock Market Investor?
By Mike | November 13, 2008
The threshold question before you decide to invest in the stock market is whether you are an investor. For some people the stock market may not be suited to their personality. This article addresses some of the qualities an investor should have in order to make a reasonable return in the stock market.
Sure, there are folk tales you may hear about the guy who bought XYZ Company stock for $5 and sold it 60 days later for $50 a share. This scenario probably has happened , but it is not the reality of being an investor. The following points should be considered when you are considering becoming an investor.
Are you self-disciplined in your thinking?
The first step anyone must take into account is their own personality. Are you objectively a person who is organized in your thinking? Do you know how much money you have to invest? Do you know how to set objectives in your finances? Have you set goals for savings and followed through on those objectives? An investor has to have a clear set of objectives in their choice of investments. Is the amount of money you intend to invest a one time wind fall? Are you able to set aside a certain amount of money each month to investing that is disposable income?
In effect what you will be doing is moving some of your pass book savings to an investment. Patterns development in peoples lives. Are you able to transfer your savings pattern to include a regular investment in the stock market? If you are currently earning a small percentage on your pass book savings account what rate of return would you be satisfied in receiving? The key to investing is to know your expenses and income and decide how much money is disposable income. It is this excess that will be your investment dollars.
Are you able to set goals and listen to good advise?
Once you have determined that investing may be a possible avenue for you to consider the next step is setting goals. A goal is the objective of your investment. It could be for retirement, a vacation home, a rainy day fund or a new boat. Whatever your is determines the type of investing you will be looking for in your research. If it is a long term goal like retirement you may seek a tax exempt municipal bond fund or a mutual fund with certain characteristics. If you want liquidity like a pass book savings account where you can draw money as you need it there are some investments that may fit. The important aspect of this step is to know your objectives and then draw up a budget or a plan.
All of the major fund companies have managers and consultants. Are you able to set forth your objectives and ask for advice in picking out a fund that will fit your needs? This does not mean you need to sign up for the first consultant who takes your call. It means can you listen to advice and make a decision on various alternatives offered to you. After you have gathered all the information you believe is necessary for your decision can you apply your personal goals with the information presented and make a final decision?
This may seem like an odd inquiry, can you make a final decision? Unfortunately, some people will feel quite comfortable going to a car show room and purchase a $30,000 automobile. The color, impression, and internal motivators. But when it comes to investing, the buy is not as dazzling. It takes consideration to commit $30,000 to an investment in paper form even though you may be purchasing stock in the flashy car company.
Can You Let Go?
The final and perhaps most important aspect of deciding if you are a stock investor is, YOU. After you have gone through all of the self analysis, goals, research and advice of others and made your final decision the next step is critical. Do you have the personality to allow your investment to take its course? Can you sleep at night? Unless you are a day trader who plays the upside and downside of the stock market and I would not recommend this to anyone starting out. You have to be able to roll with the punches. Trust your instincts and review your investment on a monthly or quarterly basis. If you buy individual stocks, place a limit order on the account. A limit order allows your broker or on-line account to sell if the price goes down.
The mutual fund investment works differently that buying individual stocks. If you are satisfied that your choice of a fund met all of your criteria for investing let it alone and review it only periodically. If your mutual fund for any reason meets with unexpected long term problems you can change funds. I would review the fund on a quarterly basis and discuss this with the fund account manager or representative.
This is the investor personality that you need to have in order to have a lifetime of success in the stock market. If you have it, it works. If you don’t, try another type of investment.
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Strong Stock Market Trading Strategies
By Mike | July 6, 2008
Do you want to invest in stocks? Do you want to make profits instantly? If yes, then your choice is absolutely right. However, if you have any previous experience about trading, then you can look for day trading - the most profitable stock option where trading is done on the same day. And, if you are a new investor, you can look for long-term trading option where you can earn substantial benefits.
If you have no idea about online stock market trading strategies, then the first step would be to get yourself familiar with this type of trading. As the name suggests, in this kind of trading, you trade online on the Internet and there is no need to meet the stock broker in person. Moreover, you don’t even need to do any paper work. What actually you need is an online account. So, if you have access to the Internet, you can open an account right from your home or office.
If you ask an experienced trader why he invests in stocks - his answer would simply be to earn profits in a short time period. This is absolutely right - no other investment options offer such profits. The other advantage associated with this type of trading is that there is no limitation unlike other investment options such as lock-in period and fixed interest rates. In case, you want to withdraw money urgently - you cannot take out money in other investment option. However, you can take out your money anytime in the case of stock trading.
So, what kind of stock market trading system should you follow in order to reap maximum profits from your investment? According to professional experts, there are certain points you need to follow in order to gain profits. These are mentioned below:
Educate yourself: Whether you want to invest in stocks or in any other places, you need to know about the plan. A comprehensive knowledge is a must for you - therefore, you need to educate yourself. In case of stock trading, you can access articles, blogs, reviews and other content on the Internet. In addition, you can also discuss with financial experts for the same.
How much you want to invest: For those who are experienced, they know how much they want to invest. On the other hand, those who are new investors, they need to analyze their financial strength and then invest accordingly. However, it is suggested that new investors should start with small funds and once they start earning profits, they can raise their funds in the future.
How to buy and sell stocks: Since, trading is done online, you can buy and sell stocks on the Internet. As far as buying and selling of stocks are concerned, a comprehensive market analysis is a must. Without comprehensive market analysis, you cannot buy and sell stocks on time. Therefore, use advanced analysis tools from the company’s website and trade intelligently. In addition, stock quotes and charts are also important - read the chart daily and keeps you abreast of the market updates.
Follow these points and then trade accordingly. For future financial security, investment is a must for everyone. Save your hard earned money and build a strong financial backup. Your today’s investment decision will definitely help you and your family in future. So, invest now.
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Are Penny Stocks for You?
By Mike | December 27, 2007
Penny stocks are definitely risks that are better suited for the investor that likes to go skydiving, skinny-dipping, and bungee jumping. Of course even a few more conservative investors will find some attraction in the low risk promise of hefty payouts that the right penny stock can offer. In fact, many investors dream of being the one to find that perfect penny stock with absolute potential that will someday become the next LDDS turned WorldCom before the fall. The truth is that little businesses become big businesses everyday. Unfortunately, those that make it to the big leagues are quite few in number when compared to those who do not.
Penny stocks are a great way for small companies to finance growth spurts, smooth over rough spots and manage to become even better. This also gives companies a chance to restructure and by allowing their stocks to be traded as penny stocks they are generating revenue that can be reinvested into the company to great effect. Many times, this is a successful venture for the company but there are many times it isn’t. This is part of the risk that is taken when investing in penny stocks. When the companies manage to pull themselves together, grow at an exceptional rate, and become the company you hope they can become the payouts are amazing. But do not expect immediate results from your penny stock investment.
You should also be aware that many companies use penny stocks in order to run scams on unsuspecting investors. It is nearly impossible to get all the particulars about penny stock companies when investing in penny stocks because unlike those companies that trade with the big boys (NYCE, NASDAQ, etc.) these companies are not required to open their books to potential investors and do not face nearly the same amount of scrutiny that larger corporations face when opening their doors to investors.
But the question of whether or not penny stock trading is for your is going to depend almost entirely on your personal sense of adventure and your willingness to take risks with your money. There are many out there who firmly believe that in order to gain much, you must also be willing to risk much. This is a way of life for many that holds true for them in love, life, and in money. These people are much more capricious with their money and are willing to take the risk without reservation or fear of a negative outcome. These are the people who do wonderfully, win or loose when investing in penny stocks.
On the other end of the spectrum there are those who jealously guard their nest eggs and bank their retirement security upon the funds going in that basket. These are people that are quite likely to find themselves panicking their way through a penny stock investment for many reasons. You can’t really research the companies (a travesty to people who prefer careful planning) and you can’t gain quick and easy access to your funds once invested. This removes some sense of control over you financial health and isn’t a comfortable feeling for investors who like to feel in control. I can definitely relate to those who are in no condition, really, to invest in penny stocks. It’s a frightening investment practice when houses, retirements, braces, and college educations are on the line.
If you are the type to invest in penny stocks without carrying the heavy baggage of worry, stress, and nervous sweats along with you then you may find yourself in the position to change your wealth status. Even if you go against your comfort level and make the investment there is much to gain. Unfortunately the risks of this sort of investment are great as well and should not be overlooked or underestimated. So it still boils down to you and the person you are deep down inside. Are penny stocks right for you? Only you can answer that.
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Payday Loan : The Ultimate Financial Tool In Cash Crisis
By Mike | November 28, 2007
Still not taken a payday loan? If yes, then you are missing something great in your life. How happy you are to get your paycheck every month only to sulkily give it all away for paying bills? How you wish to have some extra money for yourself. On top of it, when a cash emergency strikes, such as a sudden car breakdown or an unexpected medical expense, you are left in a lurch. This is the time to take cash advance.
Cash loan is a short-term loan that is normally taken by a person in between his paydays so that he can meet certain urgent and unforeseen expenses. The borrower is supposed to return the loan amount along with the lenders charges when he gets his next paycheck. If due to some reason, the borrower is not able to return the loan as originally stipulated, it can be rolled over till the next paycheck by paying extra charges and an additional interest. This carries on till the loan amount is fully repaid.
Good Things About Payday Loan
You can borrow anything between $100 and $1000 under quick cash advance payday loan. You get this loan until your next salary day. These loans are also known as cash advances. You need not show your credit report copy nor reveal your score ratings for being able to qualify for secured loans. Moreover, there is no intensive paperwork and no long waiting time to get the loan.
You can sit comfortably in your home and apply for these via online. Fill the form with your personal details, income information, and bank details, and submit it with a click of the mouse. Wait for just 15 to 20 minutes and the approval is there one your computer screen. Wait for another 24 hours and the loan amount is there in your account.
List Of Benefits
Fast cash
Quick approval
Simple application process
Nil paperwork
No faxing
No obligations from friends and family
Bad credit holders are also eligible
You need not step out of the house for applying for the loan
Payday loan offers the flexibility of extending the payment date in case you are unable to pay the loan on the fixed date
There is a chance to improve your credit score and paying it back on time. Thus, you add points in your credit score.
There are no complicated criteria for being eligible for this loan
You can borrow as little as $100 through cash advances.
This is a handy financial tool in times of cash crisis.
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Currency Trading - A Simple 1 2 3 Step Method For Huge Gains
By Mike | November 25, 2007
Many traders look to buy a currency trading system and don’t realize how easy it is to build their own. Here we want to look at building a sample trading system for huge profits.
Before we look at an actual system a couple of points need to be stressed:
1. The system we are going to look at is simple
It’s a known fact that simple systems work better than complicated ones, as there are less elements to break and they are more robust.
You don’t get paid for effort in currency trading you get paid for being right.
2. Because you built it you will Have Confidence
You will understand it and this understanding leads to confidence which leads onto discipline. People who buy ready made systems don’t understand what their doing their just following and have no confidence.
Here is your simple 1 2 3 currency trading method.
Step 1 Methodology
You need to base it on a methodology and here we are gong to base it on simple support and resistance and a breakout methodology.
The fact is most big currency moves start from new market highs NOT market lows so were going to look at buying breaks of these. All you need to do is look at valid resistance or support and trade the breakout.
Very Important!
You want the odds on your side so be very selective of the breakouts you trade - trade only ones that are valid and considered important by the market.
You don’t get paid for how often you trade in forex you get paid for being right.
Have patience and only trade the high odds trades and you will increase you chances of winning dramatically.
Step 2 Confirm - Confirm - Confirm
Now breakouts don’t always carry on so how do you spot the ones that do - you confirm them.
If you don’t know anything about price momentum you should learn.
Once a break occurs you need it to make sure momentum oscillators confirm the break.
You can look up several good ones on the net or in our other articles and a couple of good ones are the RSI and stochastic - check them out and use them to confirm every trade.
Step 3 Stops and Money Management
If you trade stops the stop is behind the break and you should hold it their until the trade is well under way.
You’re not looking for small moves so don’t trail your stop up to soon.
When you trail your stop do so behind key moving averages or support way behind the noise of the market i.e. the short term volatility.
How much should you risk per trade?
We would say 10 -20% - hang you might say most traders tell me only 2%. Well you can - but if you are a small trader i.e. $10,000 or less account that’s $200 and if you don’t risk much you wont make much - PERIOD
You’re trading high odds trades so only trade one at a time and hit them hard.
Don’t be tempted to diversify that’s just another word for diluting profits. If you have a high odds trade focus on it.
So there you have a simple system for profit - its easy to understand easy to build and easy to apply.
All the best Currency trading systems are simple robust, easy to understand and apply and generate high odds trades and the above one will help you enjoy currency trading success.
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Why Brokers Can’t Help You Trade
By Mike | November 25, 2007
If you have a one on one relationship with a stock or commodity broker, then you have likely had the unpleasant experience of losing money. Your broker might be the type that makes a great neighbor, worthy of inviting over for a Sunday barbecue. You might even consider him a friend. But pay-as-you-go friendships are strange things indeed and would he remain friendly if you stopped putting food on his table? In friendships, loyalty is a good thing. But when the heart of the matter is a business decision or financial transaction, excessive loyalty can lead to clouded judgment and costly mistakes. It is almost uncanny how steadily brokers drain cash from the pockets of would be traders who do not understand basic truths about the industry. Hopefully the next few paragraphs will open your eyes.
To make a cynical analogy, brokers everywhere engage in a well rehearsed game of bait and switch. Promise new clients the world, then switch to damage control when losses start eating away at the account. Once the bloom is off the rose, keep the game going, and the commission dollars flowing, for as long as possible before the client quits in disgust or goes off on his own.
There are many different styles of broker, all of them eager to drain your account. Four of the most common are the pusher, the yes man, the true believer, and the rationalizer. The “pusher” is by far the most aggressive. He wants you to take X trade right NOW, and will not take no for an answer. The pusher is not above belittling or even mildly insulting you if you do not do exactly what he wants you to do, when he wants you to do it. The pusher typically gravitates towards naïve or weak-willed individuals who are susceptible to a dominant personality.
In contrast, the “yes man” has precious few of his own ideas- instead, he prefers to rubber stamp everything, always saying what he thinks you want to hear. His basic strategy is to wait until he can detect some hint of opinion, and then agree strongly in the hopes of getting you to place a trade. He is the ultimate sympathizer, always commiserating, forever testing the wind. The yes man is usually a passive aggressive type who seeks out confident, opinionated clientele who like having their egos stroked. The “true believer” is often an old timer and always a fundamentalist at heart, beating a tired drum for the same tired market that had a big move years ago. For the true believer, hope springs eternal- and so does disappointment. The true believer tends to lean on his one sided analysis like a crutch, seeking any tidbit or rumor he can find for reinforcement, and it is his mission in life to find and recruit other true believers.
The “rationalizer” is an amazingly consistent loser who always has an excuse for why his recommendations go bad. The rationalizer can cheerfully explain away everything except for his pathetic track record, which is never discussed- and like the true believer, “next time” is his eternal refrain. These styles are not concrete- in some brokers one will dominate, while others may display a combination. Of the four, the true believer and the rationalizer are probably the most dangerous, because if persuasive they can do the most damage, keeping you hanging on to hope for months or even years while leeching the lifeblood from your account- eating away at your capital, your confidence and your desire to trade.
The problem with the brokerage industry is not the calibre of individuals that it attracts. Honest, intelligent, hardworking people are drawn to the markets every day, and brokerage firms are a natural gateway into the financial world. Many successful CTA’s and fund managers got their start as stock or commodity brokers. But that is exactly the catch: those who evolve into successful traders inevitably move on to bigger and better things over time. Thus it is no coincidence that the vast majority of “experienced” brokers cannot trade. If they could trade, they would not have stayed brokers. Of those who do not move on as traders, another large portion leave the industry because they are fed up with the internal conflict and sense of moral compromise- the frustration of seeing clients lose money day in and day out without fail. What does this leave behind?
The brokerage industry also has a gross conflict of interest built in to the payment structure. CTA’s and fund managers have interests in direct alignment with their clients, because they are paid as a percentage of trading profits. They only make money if the client makes money. With brokers, there is no such alignment. Brokers take their commission cut whether the advice is good, bad, or worse than useless. It is thus no surprise that when it comes to measuring broker performance within the industry, the entire emphasis is on commission revenues generated, as in: “he generated a million two in gross commish last year- he must be a great broker.” Profitability of clients is not even an afterthought! The broker collects whether you win or lose (and in fact expects you to lose, be it sooner or later, partly due to his high costs). Therefore, it is his job to get you to trade as much as possible, regardless of your best interests, so he can get his cut before you burn out. With this in mind, what percentage of recommendations would you guess are actually based on solid analysis and firm conviction, rather than the simple desire to bait a hook that draws in commission dollars? Zero would be a cynical answer, but sadly close to the truth.
But say that you have found the rare broker who is competent, knowledgeable, has a passion for the markets, knows how to trade, and actually has your best interests at heart? He is probably new to the business, five years or less, and will not be staying much longer. Even now, there is one final obstacle to be overcome: You. In order to make consistent use of your broker’s skill to place your trades, you must have the emotional temperament and discipline to ride out inevitable losing trades of your system. You must have strong commitment and consistency to take each valid trade of your system without fail and remain diligent. In otherwords, to make good use of a broker, you have to be knowledgeable and skilled enough to not need him in the first place.
The final lesson is that if you are going to trade, you can never substitute someone else’s experience for your own, or expect someone else to make up for your shortcomings. You must play your own hand, and ultimately dictate your own success or failure. This in itself ultimately makes the broker irrelevant.
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Are Bonds As Safe As They Seem?
By Mike | November 22, 2007
If you are new to investing perhaps you are not familiar with bonds. Before you get started, you need to understand some of the risks associated with bond investing. Most people assume that all interest-bearing securities are completely risk free, but this is not the case. Even if you know a lot about investing, you may not be aware of some of the risk characteristics associated with bonds.
The most important thing to take into account is the interest rate. The Federal Reserve (also known as the Fed) meets every 6-8 weeks to evaluate the health of the economy. At each meeting, the Fed renders a decision regarding interest rates.
If inflation is rising, the Fed will need to raise interest rates to tighten the money supply. If inflation is moderate or contained, the Fed will likely leave rates unchanged. However, if the economy is slowing down and there is very little inflation or maybe even deflation, then the Fed might decide to reduce interest rates to create a stimulus for economic growth.
The reason why you need to consider present and future interest rate levels is because as interest rates increase, bond prices go down, and vice versa. If you are able to hold your bond until maturity, then interest rate movements do not really matter, because you will redeem the principal upon redemption. But often, investors have to cash out their bonds well before the maturity date. If interest rates have moved up since you purchased the bond, and you sell it prior to maturity, then the bond will be worth less than your initial investment.
You should also be aware of the claim status of the bond you are buying. Claim status refers to your ability to liquidate your investment in the event the bond issuer goes bankrupt. If you are buying a government bond, such as a Treasury Bill, claim status is irrelevant, because the odds of the Federal Government going bankrupt are slim and none.
If you are buying a corporate bond, however, there is always a chance that the issuer could go out of business. In the event of liquidation, bondholders are given priority over stockholders. However, there are often different classes of bondholders. Senior note holders can often claim against certain kinds of physical collateral in the event of bankruptcy, such as equipment (computers, machines, etc.). Regular bondholders can not always claim against physically collateral, and are next in line after the senior note holders.
Next, you should always check the three main features of the bond you are buying; the coupon rate, the maturity date, and the call provisions. The coupon rate is the interest rate. Most bonds pay an interest rate semiannually or annually. The maturity date is the date that the bond will be redeemed by the issuer; simply put, the maturity date is when the company must pay back to you the principal you loaned to them. The call provisions are the rights of the issuer to buy back your bond prior to maturity. Some bonds are non-callable, while others are callable, meaning that the company can buy your bond back before maturity, usually at a higher price than what you paid.
Finally, you should also understand that if economic conditions become more favorable after you a buy a bond, and interest rates start to go down again, the issuer will likely issue a lot more bonds to take advantage of the low interest rates, and will use the proceeds to try to buy back any callable bonds it issued previously. So, when interest rates go down, there is an increasing likelihood that your bond will be redeemed prior to maturity, if in fact the bond is callable.
You should invest in bonds. However, you should also take into account the risk factors we have covered. Your portfolio should contain a mix of corporate, federal, municipal, and even junk bonds (there is always a default risk associated with junk bonds, but they pay a huge interest rate). Talk to your broker about diversifying the kinds of bonds in your portfolio and you will reduce your overall risk and maximize your return.
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5 Ways To Make A Living Trading Stock
By Mike | November 22, 2007
How many stock traders desire daily and consistent gains? Of course, we all do right? The answer is a resounding, “yes.” Well, the question begs, “Why is it that so many traders lose money so fast?” I am a no bull kind of guy. I like people to be straight up with me and I always try to return the favor. After all, I do not believe the market is for people that give up easily or fold under pressure. Still listening? Good. I am about to give you the 5 ways to make a living trading stock.
Before we go into that, let me tell you a little about who I am. I lost six figures in the market when I did not have six figures to lose. I walked away with only 25% of what I started with one year earlier. Does this sound like the kind of guy you want to learn from? Read on! I took a breather and watched unemotionally from the side lines. Little by little I was able to objectively assess what it was that brought me low so quickly. Then my strategies made sense. I saw how fear and greed had a devastating effect on my trading. Little by little I saved up through hard work and then I went back in the market but this time I was ready. The rest is history as they say. I am now doing quite well and the winning is consistent … the money plentiful and the future bright. The answer is, “Yes, you can make a living trading stock.”
Let’s take a look at what it was that changed the course of my trading around. Let’s look at the 5 ways to make a living trading stock.
I stayed hungry. That’s right. Determination and a killer instinct honed is a recipe for success. You give me a person that will never give up and I will show you a person that is bound for victory. Period!
Perseverance. Never giving up. Hunger and determination is very important but you will take losses along the way, it is vitally important to stay encouraged and keep a positive psyche.
I learned from my mistakes. If you stay determined and never give up but keep repeating the same mistakes you are a fool.
I regrouped and kept perspective. As a result I was able to analyze my strategies and tweak it for the future. This is incredibly important. It helped to stay unemotional and as a result I was able to do what I knew needed to be done.
I found a coach. The single most important aspect in trading. If you want to be great, hang around great people. Plumbers need On The Job Training. A home builder has journeymen that learn the trade before they can go out and do it themselves but for some reason we think trading prospers with isolationism. If you can find a proven and actively successful trading coach, pay the price. In the long run it will save you tens of thousands of dollars, believe me.
In regards to the last and most important of the 5 ways to make a living trading stock, you want to go with someone that will back up what they promise. Ask for a guarantee. Hit them up with any and all question that you have and if they do not like it - leave.
I do not like to make recommendations but in this case I will. The link below will lead you to a team of active and successful traders that offer a money back guarantee plus the $1,001 they will give you if you do not make money with them. It does not get better than that. Actually it does, they are offering a FREE trading coach session right now. No obligation.
Good luck trading and remember the only thing standing in your way is you. So get out of the way and trade.
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Online Investing & Forex Trading
By Mike | November 22, 2007
Online trading has caused a major paradigm shift in investing. At the turn of the millennium, there are over 6 million online investment accounts, up from 1.5 million in 1997. As a result, start-up firms now compete directly with financial institutions to serve investors in the new Economy, and the clear winner is the customer. The competition between the brick and mortar institutions and the Internet-based companies has dramatically lowered the costs of investing, and empowered the individual investor to take control of their own investment strategy.
On-line trading will revolutionize the currency markets by making it accessible to the small and medium sized investor. For the first time, these investors have the ability to execute transactions of between $100,000 and $10,000,000 at the same prices the Interbank market offers for deals well over $10,000,000. This benefits both those who wish to speculate on the direction of the currency markets for profit, as well as the money manager or corporate treasurer looking to hedge against unwanted exposure to future price fluctuations in the currency markets. I am going to discuss the Benefits of Trading Forex.
Very few on-line brokers are able to offer their clients real-time bid/ask quotes, which facilitates instantaneous deal execution - no missed market opportunities. Real-time prices also allow investors to compare an on-line broker’s dealing spread with that of other pricing services, to ensure they are receiving the best possible price on all their Forex transactions.
Many on-line Forex brokers require their clients to request a price before dealing. This is disadvantageous for a number of reasons, primarily because it significantly lengthens the execution process from just a few seconds to possibly as long as a minute. In a fast paced market, this could make a significant difference in an investor’s profit potential. Also, some of the more unscrupulous brokers may use the opportunity to look at an investor’s current position. Once they have determined whether the investor is a buyer or a seller, they ’shade’ the price to increase their own profit on the transaction.
Timing is everything in the fast-paced Forex market. On-line trades are executed and confirmed within seconds, which ensures that traders do not miss market opportunities. Even the incremental extra time it takes to complete a transaction over the phone can mean a big difference in profit potential. Introduction simply, executing trades electronically reduces manual effort, thereby lowering the costs of doing business. On-line brokers are then able to pass along the savings to their client base. The fast-paced nature of the Forex market compels traders to execute multiple trades each day. It is vital for each client to have real-time information about their current position in order to make well-informed trading decisions.
Access to timely and relevant information is critical. Professional traders pay thousands of dollars each month for access to major information providers. However, the very nature of the Internet affords users free access to reliable market information from a variety of sources, including real-time price quotes, international news, government-issued economic indicators and reports, as well as subjective information such as expert commentary and analysis, trader chat forums etc.
The main advantage of the Forex market over any exchange-traded instruments is that the Forex market is a true 24-hour market. Whether it’s 6pm or 6am, somewhere in the world there are always buyers and sellers actively trading Forex so that investors can respond to breaking news immediately. In the currency markets, your portfolio won’t be affected by after hours earning reports or analyst conference calls. The ECNs (Electronic Communication Networks) exist to bring together buyers and sellers when possible.
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China’s forex reserves swell to $1.33 trillion in end-June
By Mike | July 13, 2007
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