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Sunday, April 26, 2009

Ways on How to Keep a Forex Trading Log

By Mark Thomas

For most traders, creating a forex trading log is an important one. When we say the word "log," many people think of it as something that is similar when one is creating a diary. When it comes to "trade log," the majority of the individuals would consider this as something that you do when you want to keep track of your trade details. It means that you will have to grab a piece of paper and pen or even pencil and then you will have to write down all the trade logs that you have been keeping up with for the past few days. This is actually one method that some traders use. However, this is actually not the best technique since there is a great chance that one will misplace the information that they have written down or there might be other persons who will be able to get the data.

It will be easy for a trader to keep a trade log if he knows how to do the process properly. One of the best ways is through the use of computers, which are considered as a very effective method if you do not want to lose your information. You will be able to retrieve the data that you need when you want it. There is no problem if you want to access the information. In addition, you can bring the data with you if you want to do so and you do not have to worry if you are able to save it in a reliable hardware such as a flash drive. Some people prefer a word document format while others utilize Excel and other similar programs.

If you would like your document in word format, this would allow you to write down all the additional information or other notes if you want to write down some more essential details. For Excel users, we all now how suitable this is if you have lots of data entries but this is not really appropriate if you want to jot down comments and similar remarks. Be able to decide which one of the two you will have to use but you have to make sure that the program you have picked is something that you are very familiar with.

For most traders, this is easy enough because they have enough knowledge when it comes to the collection of data using the computer. Take note that you will need a backup copy for the files you have made because you will never know when a technology failure will occur. If you do not like this method, you can opt for a tape recorder, which is used by traders who do not like to write. This enables them to record the trade criteria and their feelings toward the exchange of the currencies.

For most traders, they will find it easy to create such documents because they should have sufficient knowledge when it comes to computer related activities. You should always remember to make backup copies, which is necessary when technology fails because you might not know when this would occur. In addition, you can also go for a tape recorder that most traders find easy since they do not like to write. This is essential when you want to record the trade criteria along with their feelings currency exchange. In actuality, this is the easiest method but you should avoid this if you do not want a tedious report. - 23226

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Forex Hedge Trading - HOG2 EURUSD-USDCHF Custom Indicator

By Sonja Schuyler

We will review in this article the latest entrant into the popular world of Forex Hedge trading methods. We will examine a manual system designed to trade the EURUSD-USDCHF Hedge. This Hedge is one of the most popular Hedges in the world of Forex in large part because of its high degree of negative correlation. In other words, most of the time, when the EURUSD trends in one direction - the USDCHF heads the opposite way.

An advantage of trading a Hedge is that it tends to reduce your risk. The challenge is that trading more than one currency pair at a time is difficult to track. You are at a definite disadvantage without the ability to track multiple pairs.

What Gary at 4x-rox.com did is create a set of custom indicators that track the total value of the EURUSD-USDCHF Hedge. This will enable you to trade these two currency pairs as if they were one pair. His indicators also track five market parameters outside the Forex market that gauge the value of the EURUSD-USDCHF Hedge and plot the predicted value relative to the current market value. This arrangement shows you the push or pull pressure on the Hedge and gives you an early warning when large reversals are likely to occur.

This Hedge trading system is called The HOG2 Custom EURUSD-USDCHF Hedge Indicator. HOG2 for short. The HOG2 runs inside the Metatrader 4 trading platform. It is composed of four indicators in three indicator windows.

The HOG2 tracks the EURUSD-USDCHF Hedge in real time. Before you place your trades, it will show you exactly what this Hedge is doing. The HOG2 features a color-coded custom histogram that gives you the buy or sell strength of this Hedge and indicates good entry and exit points. This arrangement shows you when this Hedge as a whole is over sold or overbought at a glance.

If you are accustomed to reading indicators, then learning to trading with the HOG2 will be very straightforward. If you have never traded Forex before, or never manually traded Forex, then you will want to go slowly and not live trade until you are completely comfortable. The HOG2 comes with good instructions and the company offers excellent support.

The HOG2 is not a robot. The HOG2 is not for you if you are looking for a Forex robot. If what you're looking for is a solid, effective manual trading system for trading the EURUSD-USDCHF Hedge then you won't find an easier or more workable system than the HOG2.

The HOG2' combination of formulas for inter-market analysis with a very unique compound indicator. The result is a highly effective manual trading system for this Hedge. The unique combination of the HOG2's one of a kind trend lines and Custom Histogram provides that all-important 'bird's eye view' of your Hedge trade.

Why not try out the HOG2 for yourself? When it comes to trading the EURUSD-USDCHF Hedge, the HOG2 combines formulas for inter-market analysis with a unique compound indicator and the result is a highly effective manual trading system for this Hedge. The unique combination of the HOG2's one of a kind trend lines and Custom Histogram provides that all-important 'bird's eye view' of your Hedge trade. - 23226

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A Career in Commodities Training Takes Time to Build

By Bill Johnson

Money controls every function of the world, and commodities trading advisors play a key role in that exchange. The National Futures Association defines a CTA as an individual or firm that directly or indirectly advises clients on the selling and buying of futures or options contracts. As professional money managers, CTAs are required to be registered with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission.

There's no formal education process to become a CTA. Although it may be helpful to first start at a trading firm prior to beginning a CTA career, it doesn't guarantee a successful career nor is it required by federal regulations. Many CTAs have had little to no formal training and still proven themselves successful. However, working first for a firm can help you decide if you really have a knack for trading futures.

Although there is no formal training process required, you still need the credentials. Even before applying to the NFA, you must pass the Series 3 exam. This 120-question, two-and-a-half hour test measures your understanding of the futures market, including its makeup and regulations.

Like any other test, you may benefit from tips and suggestions on test preparation, as well as strategies to take the test. There are many professional study guides specifically aimed at the Series 3 exam. Practice tests can keep you from being blindsided the morning of the test.

First you must ask yourself some important questions. Are you really ready to become a CTA? How successful were you in investing in the stock market, and was this success proven over a variety of market conditions? Some success is simply market luck. Real talent can sustain itself over many market conditions.

It's also important to consider personal finances and other life situations. You should have a considerable savings in the bank, as chances are you won't see a single paycheck the first year or two, unless your CTA firm already has a substantial amount under management. Even handling a $1,000,000 account with a 2 percent management fee only brings in $20,000 a year, or $1,600 a month.

Not only that, but you'll have to pay trading costs, technology costs as well as fees for traditional support and rent. Building a successful career as a CTA takes not only time, but also a substantial savings in the bank to sustain you those first years starting the business.

Yet, if you have a natural knack for investment, your career may pay off considerably in the end. Even in rocky financial times like these, CTAs play a vital role in the marketplace. Learning to spot changes and trends ahead of the curve is the key to sustaining a career over time. - 23226

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The Truth About Forex Scams

By Jack Sawyer

What are Forex scams? Many people mistakenly think that any Forex product or trading system which does not make them instantly wealthy is a scam. These people do not want to put in any time or effort on their own part. They want a magical, get rich quick system ? well, there?s no such thing. If there was, we?d all be using it and of course, this system wouldn?t work for long. It?s just basic economics.

All that money has to come from somewhere. While the standard of living can be raised universally by technological developments and other innovations, all trading or any other economic activity where there is no value being produced is a zero-sum game. For one person to make money, someone else has to lose it.

There are always losses being taken by individuals and institutions who are either unaware of the currency exchange market or cannot for one reason or another allow exchange rates to dictate their activities. You wouldn?t put off a vacation because of exchange rates ? and businesses also cannot wait for favorable currency exchange rates to import or export goods. It?s just not a possibility for each and every Forex investor to get rich ? simple as that.

The next time you?re reading through a web forum on the topic of Forex and you?re trying to decide whether or not the negatives you?re reading about a given product or service mean that it is one of the Forex scams, you should think about how things work in the ?real? (offline) world.

Let?s say that you buy a book on Forex trading from your local bookstore. You read the book, apply what you have learned and find that it doesn?t work for you. Maybe the information here is out of date, or it simply didn?t work for you for another reason. You?d probably just chalk it up to a lesson learned and try something else. What you wouldn?t do is to angrily run down to your local bookstore and accuse the owners of operating a scam.

But if the bookstore was inviting everybody to pre-order a great new book on forex that was about to be published, and you and 1000 other people all handed over your cash, and the next day the store was closed and the owner had left town ... that is a scam.

A scam is a completely fraudulent business activity which is created with the intention of swindling people. A scam is by definition illegal ? if a product or service is offered in good faith, it is not a scam.

People are naturally a little resistant to buy anything online, especially with the word scam being used so lightly. In many cases, it?s simply a customer who didn?t get the results they wanted trying to shift the blame to the product. While you may not want to buy these products, it would not be accurate to call them Forex scams. - 23226

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Government Auctions - How to Find 60-90% Discounts on Foreclosures and Cars

By Cathy Rutherford

How would you like to purchase a good vehicle or a wonderful home for 90% off of the market price? What about jewelry, electronics, or even office supplies to start your own small business with? You can find good deals on them all if you participate in government auctions! Due to foreclosures, repossessions, seizures, and surpluses, the government will often offer many expensive items for extremely low costs.

Imagine how nice it would be to purchase a decent car for as low as $100! Due to the current housing crisis in the United States, more homes than ever are being sold for very low prices at government auctions. Just think for a moment; your dream home could be being sold at a government auction right this minute for as low as 90% off its original price! If you're a small business owner, you can find many office supplies at government auctions as well. You can even earn money yourself by purchasing these items at amazingly low prices and selling them for more!

These government auctions are held all over the country, yet many people don't even know about them. Even though the events aren't always advertised, the general public is sometimes invited. Car dealers and small business owners will often attend them for good deals. If you are interested in participating in a government auction, you may find information about them in your local newspaper or by calling around all the meeting places in your town.

Speaking of the Internet, you can find government auction sites and start bidding right now! A google search for "government auctions" brings over 2 million hits! These government auction sites will showcase many of the surplus and repossessed items for the public to bid electronically.

Unfortunately though, many are scams. Many government auction sites will take your money for a "membership fee" and will provide you with nothing more than expired and outdated auctions. Some legitimate sites may charge a membership fee as well, but they will keep their word and deliver real auctions for you to bid on.

The question is how can you tell the difference between the legitimate online government auctions and the scams? Fortunately there are government auction review sites that will sort out the good from the bad. These sites offer unbiased government auction reviews. Government auction review sites are run by experts who are very knowledgeable of government auctions and are good at keeping everyone up to date.

These government auction review experts have tested over a dozen government auction membership sites. They assess using certain criteria including:

- the number of listings and how updated they are

- the national, state, and local sources they provide

- ease of use

- how applicable is the data

- value return for money

The professionals behind the government auction reviews obviously put a lot of time and effort in providing the best resources and opportunities for you. You will save a lot of time and money in the long run by visiting sites with government auction reviews. Just sit back and let them do the research for you! - 23226

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