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Necessary For a Forex Trader The Four M Man (You) Material

Necessary For a Forex Trader

The Four M
Man (You)
Material (Money for Capital)
Machine

(PC, Laptop, Internet Connection)
Method (Trading System, Platform)
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WHAT IS FOREX? The Foreign Exchange market (also referred to as

WHAT IS FOREX?

The Foreign Exchange market (also referred to as the

Forex or FX market) is the largest financial market in the world, with the equivalent of over $3.2 trillion changing hands daily; more than three times the aggregate amount of the US Equity and Treasury markets combined.
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WHAT IS FOREX? Unlike other financial markets that operate at a

WHAT IS FOREX?

Unlike other financial markets that operate at a centralized

location (i.e., the stock exchange), the worldwide Forex market does not have a central location. It is a global electronic network of banks, financial institutions and individual Forex traders, all involved in the buying and selling of national currencies.
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FOREX Trading Advantage A 24-hour market High Liquidity Low Transaction Cost

FOREX Trading Advantage

A 24-hour market
High Liquidity
Low Transaction Cost
Uncorrelated to the

Stock Market
Inter-bank Market
No one can corner the Market
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Major Dealer Centers The major dealer centers and time zones are

Major Dealer Centers

The major dealer centers and time zones are that

of Sydney, Tokyo, London, and New York. Therefore, traders must consider which players are in the market, since in the modern interconnected financial world, events that occur at any hour, in any part of the globe, can affect some or all parts of the investment community.
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Business Hours of Financial Centers:

Business Hours of Financial Centers:

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Forex, unlike other financial markets, is not tied to an actual

Forex, unlike other financial markets, is not tied to an actual

stock exchange. Forex is an over-the-counter (OTC) or off-exchange market.
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Background Traditionally, Forex has been dominated by inter-world investment and commercial

Background

Traditionally, Forex has been dominated by inter-world investment and commercial

banks, money portfolio managers, money brokers, large corporations, and very few private traders.
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HOW THE CURRENCY VALUE IS DETERMINED? The exchange rate is determined

HOW THE CURRENCY VALUE IS DETERMINED?

The exchange rate is determined through

the interaction of market forces dealing with supply and demand.
The value of a currency, in the simplest explanation, is a reflection of the condition of that country's economy with respect to other major economies.
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Factors Affecting Supply and Demand Two primary factors that affect supply

Factors Affecting Supply and Demand

Two primary factors that affect supply and

demand are interest rates and the strength of the originating country’s economy as a whole. Fundamental indicators, such as foreign investment, PPI, CPI, GDP, and the trade balance, echo the overall health of the economy, and alter the supply and demand for that currency.
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Operation The 8 Major Currencies: 1. U.S. Dollar ($), 2. European

Operation
The 8 Major Currencies:
1. U.S. Dollar ($),
2. European

Currency Unit (€),
3. Japanese Yen (¥),
4. British Pound Sterling (£),
5. Swiss Franc (Sf),
6. Canadian Dollar (Can$),
7. Australian
8. New Zealand Dollars.
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Example of Listed Currency Pairs The FOUR majors EUR/USD USD/JPY USD/CHF

Example of Listed Currency Pairs

The FOUR majors
EUR/USD
USD/JPY
USD/CHF
GBP/USD

Other majors
AUD/USD
USD/CAD
Currency Crosses
EUR/CHF
EUR/JPY
GBP/JPY
EUR/GBP

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How a Currency Trade Works? Reading a currency quote : GBP/USD

How a Currency Trade Works?

Reading a currency quote :
GBP/USD ; USD/CHF ; EUR/USD
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first listed currency is the ‘ BASE’ currency – basis for buy or sell transaction.
- second listed currency is called the ‘Counter’ or ‘Quote’ currency.
E.g. A trader places a buy GBP/USD order. The action that takes place is the trader sell the USD and buy GBP.
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FOREX Market Participants Central Banks They play an important role by

FOREX Market Participants

Central Banks
They play an important role by keeping

inflation low and steady by controlling money supply.
Restore the order in the market in the event of excessive currency rate volatility.
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FOREX Market Participants Banks Interbank market provides commercial turnover and huge

FOREX Market Participants

Banks
Interbank market provides commercial turnover and huge amounts

of speculative trading on a daily basis.
Bank trading are:
1. On behalf of the bank customers.
2. Proprietary trading where bank dealers trade bank capital to make a profit.
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FOREX Market Participants Interbank Brokers - Before large FOREX broker facilitate

FOREX Market Participants

Interbank Brokers
- Before large FOREX broker facilitate interbank

trading and matching for a fee. The internet revolution has forced this business to move to electronic system.
Customer Brokers
- These are brokers that handle retail trades.
- They are the main driver for the increasing use of internet.
- The business is growing fast and very competitive, they provide
dealing services, analysis and advice to customers.
Commercial Companies
- Companies engaged in international trade they use currency market as a means of protecting themselves from unfavorable moves in the market.
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FOREX Market Participants Investors and Speculators It’s estimated that the largest

FOREX Market Participants
Investors and Speculators
It’s estimated that the largest portion of

the FOREX daily volume is from investors and speculators.
A decade ago, this group are only the big and well funded traders. Since internet revolution, the field has changed that small investors can participate and take advantage of the same tools as big traders.
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FOREX Market Participants Hedge Funds Managers This is a manage Investment

FOREX Market Participants

Hedge Funds Managers
This is a manage Investment where the

fund manager is authorized
to use derivative and borrowing with the aim of having higher return. They are well known for aggressive currency speculation in the recent years.
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THE TRADE Buy Sell Traders generate profits, or losses, by speculating

THE TRADE
Buy
Sell

Traders generate profits, or losses, by speculating whether

a currency will rise or fall in value in comparison to another currency.
A trader would buy the currency which is anticipated to gain in value, or sell the currency which is anticipated to lose value against another currency.
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TWO (2) ASPECTS OF TRADING Fundamental analysis Focuses on what ought

TWO (2) ASPECTS OF TRADING

Fundamental analysis
Focuses on what ought to happen

in a market
Factors involved in price analysis:
1. Supply and demand 2. Seasonal cycles 3. Weather 4. Government policy

Technical analysis
Focuses on what actually happens in a market
Charts are based on market action involving:
1. Price 2. Volume 3. History

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Fundamental Analysis Thorough analysis of economic and political data with the

Fundamental Analysis

Thorough analysis of economic and political data with the

goal of determining future movements in a financial market.
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The Importance of Fundamental Analysis A nation's political condition, along with

The Importance of Fundamental Analysis
A nation's political condition, along with its

inflation and interest rates, impact the price of the nation's currency. Traders that use fundamental analysis can speculate on currency price movements by paying attention to the world news, economic reports, and indicators issued by the government.
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Technical Analysis Traders use these technical factors to identify buying and

Technical Analysis

Traders use these technical factors to identify buying and

selling opportunities. Over long historical periods, currency behavior has produced trends and patterns that are identifiable.
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How Trading Works So how does the actual trading work? A

How Trading Works

So how does the actual trading work? A

complete transaction is the buying of one currency and selling of another at the same time.