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!
Slow Cooker Pork and Black Bean Soup
Slow Cooker Pork and Black Bean Soup
This is my new favorite soup because, It's made in the crockpot! And of course the other reason is I usually have all the ingredients on hand. The best part of this is this is SO DELICIOUS !!!!
If you don't have any dried beans, use three cans of black beans (rinsed and drained). If you use cans of beans, you might want to use less chicken broth if you want a thicker soup.
Instead of using pork shoulder, I used a few pork chops since that's what I had on hand. It shredded nicely and worked perfectly.
Slow Cooker Pork and Black Bean Soup Recipe
This is my new favorite soup because, It's made in the crockpot!
And of course the other reason is I usually have all the ingredients on hand.
.The best part of this is this is SO DELICIOUS !!!!
INGREDIENTS :
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo, plus 2 Tbsp adobo sauce
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 lb dried black beans, rinsed
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 lb boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
- Kosher salt
Topping
- Use any or some of these toppings for serving: monterey jack cheese, sour cream, fresh salsa, cilantro, and tortilla chips
INSTRUCTIONS :
- In a slow cooker, whisk together the chicken broth, chipotles and adobo sauce, and cumin; stir in the beans, onion and garlic.
- Add the pork and cook, covered, until beans are tender and pork easily pulls apart, on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours.
- Transfer pork to a bowl and, using a fork, break it into large pieces. Using a handheld immersion blender (or a standard blender), purée half the soup.
- Stir the pork back into the soup and season with 1 tsp salt. Serve with toppings if desired.
