Easy Money For Small Investors Through Forex Swing Trading

By Megan Rewards

The place where in the value of foreign exchange is usually determined solely by the demand and supply is the Forex market. However this market was more or less closed instead of being open to every one.

Foreign exchange markets were elite markets that were restricted to big banks, central banks, governments and individuals with very deep pockets who could afford to invest huge amount of funds required to earn a profit in the market. Apart from these parties, the forex market rarely permitted or encouraged any participation from small and retail traders. This was because the entire market was set up in such a manner that the individual would never have the resources to earn a profit in the market.

The technology boom, the penetration of internet in every household in addition to the change in mindset has opened the Forex market to the common man as well. Some deals have been customized such that easy profits could be earned by the common man.

Participating in the Forex market means undertaking certain transactions when the time is ripe. There are market swings and one who takes advantages of these and makes the transaction at the proper time can make a fortune. The market might fluctuate in the short term but not have any impact on the long term prospects.

Every one who is investing in the Forex market is eligible to take the advantage of ups and downs in the market. However the big players do not indulge in day trading. They thrive on profitability in the existing market. They do not depend on changes in daily market for profits. Thus, the common man is at a better position to make good of the daily fluctuation in the market.

Constant observation is the key to success if one wants to take advantages of the daily fluctuations in the Forex market. This is where the internet comes into picture. Keeping oneself abreast of the market changes with a time gap of not more than a second is the basis for success in daily Forex trading. The internet does just the same and provides the user with the information without dely.

Some one who trades using outdated sources of communication like telephones would be at a disadvantaged position in the internet world. To add to the advantage of speed there are also certain software tools which can predict the changes in the market accurately. - 23212

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Author Megan Rewards write regularily on forex trend trading tips. He is good at forex managed trading and forex swing trading. Visit his website now to read more future forex trading articles from him.

Fund Managers can become farmers-Jim Rogers

By Jim Faber

Jim Rogers was recently interviewed by The Economic Times. Among the topics covered include the recent rally in stocks, the widening deficit and his recent comments on Sri Lanka. In this interview, Jim Rogers touches on a couple of commodities that he believes will do well in this economy. As investors push oil and gold, Jim Rogers is looking at other commodities such as Silver, Cotton and Natural Gas.

You recently said that you would invest in China and Sri Lanka but not in India. Arent you betting on the new government in India?

Lets pick on China for a minute. If you sell to Wal-Mart in the US and if you are a Chinese supplier you know there is a problem. And you are going to be suffering. Any company that deals with the West is going to have problems. On the other hand, companies that are in the water-treatment business in Asia will care less if the West disappears. They are too busy making money, too busy going to work everyday.

Throughout history, if you go to a place after the war ends you usually find everything as very cheap, everyone is demoralised, people are just depressed and there are enormous opportunities if you have energy.

Central banks all over the world have printed huge amounts of money, and the real economy is not strong enough for all this money to be absorbed so, its going into stocks and real assets such as commodities. Its a mistake what they are doing. Its giving short-term pleasure, but theres long-term pain as we are going to have much higher inflation, much higher interest rates and a worse economy down the road.

The American bond market is already beginning to go down dramatically as people realise that the American government has to sell huge amount of bonds, and secondly, there is going to be inflation, serious inflation, as it was always in the past when you had governments printing huge amounts of money.

In the 1930s, we had a huge stock market bubble which popped. And then politicians started making many mistakes. They became protectionist. They made solvent banks take over insolvent banks and then both banks failed in the end.

At one stage we were inundated with gloomy forecasts, which were further reinforced by the IMF and World Bank. And then suddenly stocks surged " something most were not prepared for. How risky is the market today?

In the 1930s, we had a huge stock market bubble which popped. And then politicians started making many mistakes. They became protectionist. They made solvent banks take over insolvent banks and then both banks failed in the end.

The American bond market is already beginning to go down dramatically as people realise that the American government has to sell huge amount of bonds, and secondly, there is going to be inflation, serious inflation, as it was always in the past when you had governments printing huge amounts of money.

What do you do? No politically-elected government can afford so much pain, unemployment and hardships

You recently said that you would invest in China and Sri Lanka but not in India. Arent you betting on the new government in India?

In the 1930s, we had a huge stock market bubble which popped. And then politicians started making many mistakes. They became protectionist. They made solvent banks take over insolvent banks and then both banks failed in the end.

They are doing many of the same mistakes now. Whats different this time is that we are printing huge amounts of money which they did not print at that time. So, we are going to have inflation this time.

I was trying to make a point that if anyone wants to invest in this particular part of the world, the best place would be Sri Lanka. Because it looks like the 30-year war is coming to an end.

America could have. America just had an election. The guy was elected in November and he could have come in the beginning of a four-year term and said the guys before me were hopeless idiots. They ruined things. We have to solve this problem. We have to take some pains now. But dont worry, we will get through this pain, and in two to three years or four years, things would be fine. And he could have been re-elected.

In my view, investing in Sri Lanka in May 2009 is probably a better bet than Pakistan, Bangladesh, India or some of the other countries nearby. Lets hope the new Indian government does something. I have heard wonderful things from Indian politicians for 40 years.

And rarely do they produce. Its not the first time that the Congress party has been in the power. If they mean it, Indias going to be one of the greatest development stories in the next 20 years. But I dont know if they mean it. - 23212

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All Things Jim Rogers is a Jim Rogers Blog dedicated to tracking the latest Jim Rogers videos and interviews for the general public to enjoy.

You Too Can Make Money on the Stock Market Even in a Down Market

By W. Alan Gay

My clients often ask me if they can still make money trading stocks even when the stock market is down. The answer depends on the kind of holdings an investor has.

Stock holdings, mutual funds, or asset allocation investment accounts make it very difficult to make money in a down market. This is because these investments are held in large, regulated accounts that don't allow short stock positions. So, if the stock market goes down, as it probably will over the next three to five years, these accounts will lose money year after year.

Using the short position strategy, though, will give you the leverage to make money both when the market is up and down. But you can only take advantage of short positions if you trade through an individual account.

Trading through an individual trading account rather than a fund gives you the leverage to control your investments and make profits daily. The reason for this is that you can buy low if you expect an increase in the stock value, or sell short if you expect it to decline.

Well, then, why doesn't everyone do it? It does take an investment of about $25,000 to set up your individual account. Some people don't have the funds, or are reluctant to risk it in an individual account. After all, trading stock for a novice can be complicated. You could lose all your investment fast if you aren't sure what to do.

I can suggest a few things to minimize your concerns.

First, find a trading program that gives you low risk trade picks. The program I use and that I recommend to my coaching clients has a 31 year average experience level for its trade pickers. So a trader can simply follow their trade recommendations and have a very high probability of realizing returns. If you remember to set your stops at a level that suits your comfort zone, you will have a maximum loss that is very small and insignificant over the course of time.

Its also critical to find a system that will walk you step by step until you achieve your goals. As an example, in the nine day trading course that I lead, the participants actively learn every piece to the process it takes to successfully trade stock whether it goes up or down.

Regardless of the system you choose, if you make sure that it has experienced advisors and a program that walks you through every step of the way, you can be smiling all the way to the bank while everyone around you is moaning about the poor performing stock market. - 23212

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W. Alan Gay has been a stock trader and stock trading mentor for fifteen years. His free report describes Alan's journey to becoming successful at trading stocks and gives practical tips he and his students have used to repeatedly trade profitably. Click to obtain a free copy of his report and learn more about how you could be trading stocks profitably in as little as fourteen days.

Property Investment In Todays Economy

By Alexander Johnson

Property investment is defined as the outlay of money in properties like lands, or buildings in order to get some profit or income out of it. Properties that are usually targets for investment include high-rise residences, and also commercial properties like shops. One must not be afraid of risks when it comes to investing in a property, but always ready to take up positions that sometimes do not even reflect the general market outlook. Smart investors can buy a property during a market crisis and turn it into an overflowing source of income during the boom time.

When pursuing property to invest, it is always wise to know what where these properties that are of interest is located. For budding investors, the key is to strive for capital appreciation through the investment of properties from good locations. Buying the right property at the right location that is near to the facilities like shops, schools and proximity to main roads and highways is the best choice, as there will be future growth and the price has not been appreciated much yet. It is also correct to venture into a familiar market locality at first so that one gets a better understanding at the works of investment while giving considerations to good feng shui and neighborhood.

High-rise apartments that have a strong market for expatriates are obviously a profitable investment, as the rental income can provide a high cash flow. Good bargains on property investment that sells for prices 20% lower that the market price must be checked and looked into during property bust cycle that promotes such bargains.

Be really smart when taking loans making sure that they provide the highest quantum and tenure in order that one can also invest in a few other properties as well. Financial problems can occur if one does not plan carefully. Invest in properties that can be financed and relocated without difficulty. Any successful investment takes not only properties but other aspects of life such as child education and retirement seriously, to ensure a well balanced life.

To be an even more successful at property investment, a personal strategic property investment plan must be looked into. Develop a 20-year property investment strategy plan that takes into account of ones age, current financial status, the present stage of the property cycle, possible economic state of affairs, practical investment strategies, and also personal goals. However easily it is to get carried away when one is seeing money from every investment, take a step back and pause so that one does not become financially over-committed.

Experienced investors know when to practice patience and wait for the return of investments during an economic crisis as they acknowledge that there are ups and downs in this industry. In due course, the hands-on experiences and the ability to learn from success and failure in the property game will make for a wiser and more successful investor.

Know that a profitable property investment is a continuing process. With time, the well thought out efforts and effective strategic methods are going to pay off. One then naturally knows the appropriate time to go on a buy or sell mode depending on the powerful influence that one has one a property market cycle that mirrors the economic situation. - 23212

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The work required for property investment and property management is becoming challenging and competitive. Without software, one can be ineffective and make mistakes easily. With software such as property tax software and property manager software will help a lot in reducing risk and cost.

Why Trade Exotic Currency Options?

By Ahmad Hassam

Forex Options are used both by companies as risk management and hedging tools against their foreign exchange exposure and by speculators to make profits. But what are Options? In simple and easy terms, it is a contract traded on the floor of an exchange that gives the buyer the right but no obligation to buy an underlying asset under specific conditions like price and timing on payment of a premium.

The buyer may exercise the right to buy/sell the underlying asset if it makes a profit. On the other hand, the buyer may not exercise the right if it is unprofitable. However, if the buyer of an options contract exercises the right to buy/sell the underlying asset, the seller is obligated to sell/buy the asset at the specified price.

In all foreign currency transactions, one currency is purchased and another is sold. Consequently, every currency option is both a call and a put option. A call conveys the right to buy the underlying currency at a specified price. A put gives the buyer the right to sell at a predetermined price.

Now, why options are important as a risk management and hedging tool? Lets make it clear with an example. Suppose a Japanese company has to make the payment for its imports of raw material in three months time in US Dollar.

The Japanese company can stay unhedged and purchase US Dollar in prevailing spot rate in three months time. On the other hand, it can hedge by buying USD forwards or it can use an options strategy.

One of the strategies available to the Japanese company is to buy JPY put/USD call option. The effect of buying the JPY put option is to put a ceiling on the cost of imports in case JPY depreciates. The exporter limits the cost to a maximum while not limiting the minimum. Now lets discuss five exotic options that you can trade to make profits under different market conditions.

Digital options are simple, easy and inexpensive to trade. If you think, the EUR/USD rate is going to be above 1.0800 after 2 months but you are not sure about the timing of this move taking place within the next two months, buy a digital option. If after 2 months, the EUR/USD rate is indeed above 1.0800, you get your profit. If not, your digital option will expire. You with lose only a small premium that you had to pay while purchasing the digital option.

One Touch Options are perfect for those traders who believe that there will be a retracement and the price of a given currency pair will test a support/resistance level. The one touch options pay a fixed amount if the market touches the predetermined barrier level.

A No Touch Option is a great way to profit from a trending market. The no touch option pays a fixed amount if the market never touches the barrier level that you choose. All you need to do is to determine the desired payoff, the currency pair, the barrier price and the expiration date.

A Double No Touch Option is perfect for you if you have the track record of identifying and profiting from breakouts but always lose money in a ranging market. On the other hand, you can use a Double One Touch Option if you know how to pick the tops and bottoms in a ranging market but always lose in a breakout market. - 23212

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Mr. Ahmad Hassam is a Harvard University Graduate. He is interested in day trading and swing trading stocks and currencies. Learn Forex Nitty Gritty. Discover A Revolutionary New Forex Robot. Develop your own Forex Trading System.