Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
What are you really
selling or buying in the currency market?
The short answer is
nothing. The retail FX market is purely a speculative market. No physical
exchange of currencies ever takes place. All trades exist simply as computer
entries and are netted out depending on market price. For dollar-denominated
accounts, all profits or losses are calculated in dollars and recorded as such
on the trader's account.
The primary reason the
FX market exists is to facilitate the exchange of one currency into another for
multinational corporations who need to trade currencies continually (for
example, for payroll, payment for costs of goods and services from foreign
vendors, and merger and acquisition activity). However, these day-to-day
corporate needs comprise only about 20% of the market volume. Fully 80% of
trades in the currency market are speculative in nature, put on by large
financial institutions, multi-billion dollar hedge funds and even individuals
who want to express their opinions on the economic and geopolitical events of
the day.
Meaning of Trading in
Pairs
Because currencies
always trade in pairs, when a trader makes a trade he or she is always long one
currency and short the other. For example, if a trader sells one standard lot
(equivalent to 100,000 units) of EUR/USD, she would, in essence, have exchanged
euros for dollars and would now be short euro and long dollars. To better
understand this dynamic, let's use a concrete example. If you went into an
electronics store and purchased a computer for $1,000, what would you be doing?
You would be exchanging your dollars for a computer. You would basically be
short $1,000 and long 1 computer. The store would be long $1,000 but now short
1 computer in its inventory. The exact same principle applies to the FX market,
except that no physical exchange takes place. While all transactions are simply
computer entries, the consequences are no less real.
Great Returns in
Currency Trading
The
opportunities for unmatched returns and investment protection in the brave new
world of foreign currency investing are second to none. In Foreign Currency
Trading, financial executives Russell Wasendorf, Sr., and Russell Wasendorf,
Jr., describe foreign currency trading in plain terms, and help you understand
the risks, benefits, and operational requirements that you will need to take
advantage of this market's tremendous potential. Look to Foreign Currency
Trading for clear explanations on the mechanics of foreign currency trading,
in-depth discussion of all pertinent foreign exchange rules and regulations,
and a comprehensive glossary with literally hundreds of terms essential to
forex trading. With formerly imposing currency trading restrictions having been
struck down in recent court rulings, the world of foreign currency trading is
an exciting and rapidly-expanding field.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Bollinger Bands - How to Use Them to Make Massive Profits
Bollinger bands will help you to predict big trending moves, act on big trend reversals and finally, time trading positions with Greater accuracy for bigger profits.
Here info we have related Bollinger bands to the currency markets (as it is here That They Are Most useful) - but They are useful in all financial markets.
What are Bollinger Bands?
Developed by John Bollinger, Bollinger bands are volatility bands drawn around a simple moving average.
You calculate Bollinger bands using the standard deviation of price over the same period as moving averages and plotted as lines above and below the moving average.
As moving averages Have Been traditionally used to identify identity the Underlying trend, Bollinger bands combine this With The volatility of the single market (or the standard deviation) - to plot a trading envelope.
The Distance between upper and lower Bollinger bands Reflects the volatility of the market traded.
As Themselves force prices away from the longer-term average, the standard deviation rises - and Malthus the bands will fluctuate in varying Amounts, away from the average.
Why Bollinger Bands Work
In any market, the value of currency traded Tends to rise slowly over the longer term.
Prices May spike short term, but will normally dip back to the longer term moving average (the center band) - which dealer to realistic value.
The volatility of the outer bands THEREFORE Gives us an indication of how volatile prices are - and how far away price is from longer-term value.
Most price spikes are Caused as much by trader psychology, as the supply and demand backdrop - And This scenario is Reflected in the concept of Bollinger bands.
Why are Bollinger Bands so useful?
Bollinger bands perform three major functions for traders:
1. Spotting a Breakout and New Trend
Markets move Between low volatility trading ranges, to high volatility trending moves.
When a market makes trades in a narrow range, the Bollinger bands will narrow together And This shows a market with extremely low volatility - this is a warning however it That a high volatility trending move is likely to follow.
When prices break above or below the upper or lower band, it is an indication That a breakout and trend is acerca to Develop - traders will then take a position in the direction of the breakout, and try to ride the trend.
Two. Timing Entry Levels in a Trend
We all know long term currency trends last for months or years - but we need to get in at the best risk / reward level.
Bollinger bands will help get you in to the trend and time your entry.
All you do is watch for dips Toward the center band - and enter in the direction of the trend - it really is That Simple!
To time your entries with Greater accuracy, and filter out "false" breaks we recommend using a momentum indicator -: such as stochastics, to confirm the move.
Three. Spotting Market Reversals
When the price touches the top of the band, a sell is generated, and prices Should revert back to mean, or the middle moving average band.
If the price touches the bottom of the band, traders can buy a currency, Assuming That it is oversold, and will rally back towards the top of the band.
The spacing, or width of the band, is dependent on the volatility of the market, but traders Gives a clear indication of where prices will go, and when to enter.
A Word of Caution!
Bollinger bands are a useful tool - but need combining With Other indicators, as With Any single indicator, They Should not be used in isolation.
We personally feel Bollinger bands Should be used with basic charting, to get the big picture - and the best timing indicator is the stochastic As stated, to filter out "false" signalsA
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