It's possible to trade profitably on the Forex, the nearly $2 trillion worldwide currency exchange market. But the odds are against you, even more so if you don't prepare and plan your trades. According to a 2014 Bloomberg report, several analyses of retail Forex trading, including one by the National Futures Association (NFA), the industry's regulatory body, concluded that more than two out of three Forex traders lose money. This suggests that self-education and caution are recommended. Here are some approaches that may improve your odds of taking a profit. Prepare Before You Begin Trading Because the Forex market is highly leveraged -- as much as 50 to 1 -- it can have the same appeal as buying a lottery ticket: some small chance of making a killing. This, however, isn't trading; it's gambling, with the odds long against you. A better way of entering the Forex market is to carefully prepare. Beginning with a practice account is helpful and risk-free. While you're trading in your practice account, read the most frequently recommended Forex trading books, among them Currency Forecasting: A Guide to Fundamental and Technical Models of Exchange Rate Determination, by Michael R. Rosenberg is short, not too sweet and highly admired introduction to the Forex market. Forex Strategies: Best Forex Strategies for High Profits and Reduced Risk, by Matthew Maybury is an excellent introduction to Forex trading. The Little Book of Currency Trading: How to Make Big Profits in the World of Forex, by Kathy Lien is another concise introduction that has stood the test of time. All three are available on Amazon. Rosenberg's book, unfortunately, is pricey, but it's widely available in public libraries. "Trading in the Zone: Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline and a Winning Attitude," by Mark Douglas is another good book that's available on Amazon, and, again, somewhat pricey, although the Kindle edition is not. Use the information gained from your reading to plan your trades before plunging in. The more you change your plan, the more you end up in trouble and the less likely that elusive forex profit will end up in your pocket. Diversify and Limit Your Risks Two strategies that belong in every trader's arsenal are: Diversification: Traders who execute many small traders, particularly in different markets where the correlation between markets is low, have a better chance of making a profit. Putting all your money in one big trade is always a bad idea. Familiarize yourself with ways guaranteeing a profit on an already profitable order, such as a trailing stop, and of limiting losses using stop and limit orders. These strategies and more are covered in the recommended books. Novice traders often make the mistake of concentrating on how to win; it's even more important to understand how to limit your losses. Be Patient Forex traders, particularly beginners, are prone to getting nervous if a trade does not go their way immediately, or if the trade goes into a little profit they get itchy to pull the plug and walk away with a small profit that could have been a significant profit with little downside risk using appropriate risk reduction strategies. In "On Any Given Sunday," Al Pacino reminds us that "football is a game of inches." That's a winning attitude in the Forex market as well. Remember that you are going to win some trades and lose others. Take satisfaction in the accumulation of a few more wins than losses. Over time, that could make you rich!

THE BEST STEAK MARINADE

THE BEST STEAK MARINADE
This easy steak marinade recipe is the BEST, and it will quickly add tons of flavor to any cut of beef! The mixture is a blend of soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, honey, olive oil, and fresh herbs.
Quick & easy steak marinade recipe made of soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, honey, olive oil, and fresh herbs.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce , (120ml)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil , (80ml)
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce , (60ml)
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion , (40g)
  • 2 tablespoons honey , (30ml)
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions , (10g)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons chopped thyme
  • 2 teaspoons chopped rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 steaks , (ribeye, New York strip, porterhouse, T-bone, skirt, sirloin, flank, flat iron)
INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium-sized bowl whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, red onion, honey, green onions, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
In a small bowl add 1/4 cup of the steak marinade and red wine vinegar, set aside.
Add steak to a baking dish or large resealable plastic bag.
Pour the marinade over, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Press out the excess air if using a ziplock bag.
Flip steak over and marinate an additional 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture from the surface.
Discard marinade.
Cook steaks using the desired cooking method, such as pan sear, reverse sear, or grill.
Transfer steak to a cutting board and tent with foil for 10 minutes before slicing.
Pour reserved marinade over the steak or serve on the side.
RECIPE NOTES
The recipe makes 1 cup of marinade. One cup of marinade is needed per 2 pounds of steak. Increase recipe size as needed.

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