To start trading Forex, there is a quick way to get you going and save some time and money while riding the learning curve. I'm going to help you get started trading and probably even make some money in the process!
There are a couple of steps involved, but if you pay attention and follow the plan, you have a very good chance of being successful at this.
A Little History
In the "old days" when I started Forex trading, one had to spend hours analyzing charts, looking for patterns and setups and try to find or develop a system that would return a profit.
If you have tried this method, you know how hard it is to make money on a regular basis. Sure, there are systems you can buy that should help you win, but there are so many other variables that profits usually are very slow to materialize.
Add to that the "free" coaching the brokers give you, which actually encourages you to over-trade and places you at higher risk of losing your money.
The Solution? It's Automatic
My most recent additions to this website have focused on automated trading systems and the robots (EA's) they use to trade your account. The beauty of this type of system is it allows you to learn while your trading account is making money.
Trading is very emotional and I can assure you it is very tough to be trying new systems or strategies and losing money at the same time. Once the fear, worry and uncertainty start, it's very hard to turn them around.
If you are serious and want to start trading Forex the safest way, read on and make the process easier on yourself.
The Big Plan
Automated trading robots can produce profits by themselves, but they do even better if they get some help from you along the way. News releases and other activities greatly influence market prices and sometimes these robots are slow to react and would have better results if you were to intervene.
That said, a good plan is to get the EA started and while it is doing it's job, you are free to learn more of the trading game yourself and gradually move up so that you and your cyber friend work together to maximize your profit potential.
To really understand the Forex market will take months, if not years. Like anything else, your interest level and determination will play a big role, but at least you can be making money while you learn.
The Action Steps
Here are the steps I would suggest you take:
1) Open a MetaTrader Account - Find a reputable Forex broker that offers the
MetaTrader
trading platform and open a demo account. This is a very versatile platform, perfect to start trading Forex with.
2) Get Yourself a Robot - Purchase a good trading robot and attach it to your account. I strongly recommend the
Bogie EA
to get the proper level of reliability and sophistication you need to succeed. There are others and some are even free, but they will usually lose more than they win.
3) Grow Your Basic Knowledge - While your robot is making you profits, learn everything you can about the market you're trading. There are endless resources,
such as this one
, that will teach you the details of this giant market. ;o)