I would often start trading in foreign exchange, and I am looking for tips on how to get started with forex trading? I have looked at some of the trading platforms out there, and they seem quite complex and intimidating. Your help would be appreciated. From what I can tell… Sign up for a demo account with any of the forex brokerages.
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Dear James,
Your problem is a well known one. Most investors are intimidated by the highly complex trading platforms out there, which is exactly what eToro -
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Hi James,
I would suggest the free videos as a starter from TradingApples. As you start to understand the markets more their Pro course can also be extremely helpful and teach you how to actually trade.
I would go to your local library and take out a bunch of books on trading Forex. Most books out there are introductory ones, and have awesome resources to learn the basics concepts that you need.
After knowing what pips, stop loss, technical analysis are and how they work, I would open up a demo account. Oanda is one of the better platforms out there with tight spreads, and their demo account may be used for as long as you like. Your goal here is not to make a profit with your demo account, but get familiarized with the functionality of what it does and does not offer. For example, learn how to place buy and sell orders, how to calculate profit, how to place a stop loss or a trailing stop loss.
Once you know the platform inside and out, now is the time to learn some basic strategies and apply them. Try out your strategies for a couple of months to make sure its profitable before depositing any real money. Your system doesn't have to be complicated. There are many systems that are simple, yet they work. They key is to stick to it.
After you have found a good strategy that fits you, you can start looking into opening up a micro account. Micro accounts let you trade in units of 1000 so your initial deposit doesn't have to be immense. Some brokers would advertise that you can open up an account for $25, but I wouldn't do that if I were you. Save up at least $1000 because $25 won't give you enough breathing room for error.
Last of all, be disciplined. Even if you lose on a few trades, you should stick to your profitable system. Do not change your trading style each time you lose money. Trust in yourself and your system, and the profits will come.
Last of all, never stop learning. There are a lot of free good resources on the web like
I would suggest the following resources to get your started
Start with these website both very good and free
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I agree, go with Babypips until you have a bit of an introduction then move onto JCL's Forex to begin making money.
Learning the mechanics of using the platform is the least of the problem. However since you are stuck at this stage I stongly suggest you sit next to someone who trades and learn by watching.
Also there are brokers who provide video training and some also invite you to their offices to teach you the basics (eg GFT). I suggest you select a reputable broker and platform provider (IBFx or FXCM or GFT) and use their chat support and videos and learn it that way. But if you can find someone who is already an expert on the use of a platform then sit next to them and learn by watching.
Reading on how to trade or searching the internet is not too helpful if you are already completely lost. Hope this helps.
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