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Intro to Forex
  What is Forex Trading
  How to get started in Currencies
  History of Forex
  A Primer On The Forex Market
  Forex vs Futures
  Forex Introduction
  Forex vs Stocks
  Getting Started in Forex
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Fundamentals of FX
  What is a PIP?
  Country Currency Codes
  Reading Prices
  What Pairs are Traded?
  Forex Glossary
  FX Publications
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FX Market Awareness
  Speculating
  Risk Awareness
  The Spot Market
  The Forces of Forex
  Market Snapshot
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FX Technical Analysis
  Fibonacci Numbers
  Advanced Indicator Manual
  Trading Systems which work
  Demo Before You Dive In
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FX Trading Tools
   Risk Probability Calculator
  Pivot Point Calculator
  Economic Calendar
  Interest Rates Calendar
  Real-Time FX Charts
  Live FX Prices & Quotes
  Forex Movers & Shakers
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FX Trading Strategies
  Keep An Eye On Momentum
  Is Guessing a Strategy?
  Trading On News Releases
  The Memory Of Price
  Trading Trend Or Range?
  Pivot Strategies: A Handy Tool
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FOREX Education

Getting Started in Forex (Continued...)
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Things to Remember
  • Open a demo account and paper trade until you can make a consistent profit - Many people jump into the forex market and quickly lose a lot of money (because of leverage). It is important to take your time and learn to trade properly before committing capital. The best way to learn is by doing!

  • Trade without emotion - Don't keep "mental" stop-loss points if you don't have the ability to execute them on time. Always set your stop-loss and take-profit points to execute automatically, and don't change them unless absolutely necessary. Make your decisions and stick to them!

  • The trend is your friend – If you go against the trend, you better have a good reason. Because the forex market tends to trend more than move sideways, you have a higher chance of success in trading with the trend.
    • Conclusion
    The forex market is the largest market in the world, and individuals are becoming increasingly interested in it. But before you begin trading it, be sure your broker meets certain criteria, and take the time to find a trading strategy that works for you. Remember, the best way to learn to trade forex is to open up a demo account and try it out.

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