Saturday, July 17, 2010

Forex Trading System - A Key To Successful Forex

Every one has his days when no matter how well he has planned out his trades, he may find some of his trades not performing to what is planned. It is only natural for one to feel upset, but for the follower of a forex trading system, making money or losing money from that trade is not the paramount objective.

Why is this so?

For the trader who employs a forex trading system, he can still face the losing trade with a smile, because he has had followed through the trading signals in a disciplined way, and it is only when a trader follows a system, he can be sure of keeping his losses small and to live to trade again another day.

By using a forex trading system, the trader can have a cool head, and can face his trades rather unemotionally. He can execute his trades following pre-determined price levels of initial stop loss, trailing loss and computed and projected price profit.

He knows his tolerable level of loss, his threshold of pain - and of course, his risk to reward ratio even before he trades.

Now when a trader has a trading system and follows through the trading plan, making profits is a natural result when he makes a correct trade. But when his trade is wrong, his forex trading system will very quickly show him that the direction of his trade is wrong, so that he is out of the game fairly quickly.

I am often flabbergasted at some very broad claims of some traders who condemn day trading systems and relegate them to the garbage bin. When you look at forex trading systems, review them quickly by peer recommendation whenever possible. By peer recommendation, I mean you can ask existing traders their experience on the trading system, and how they are doing with it. Posting to the numerous reliable trading forums will allow you to receive some independent reviews fairly quickly. At the same time, my personal experience, and that of many other professional traders is that day trading can be profitable, though it is never easy to day trade. Otherwise, how is it that so many day traders are able to earn their income day trading the short swings of the market daily for a living? So it is important for you to have a broad view of forex trading systems if you are contemplating of learning or purchasing any trading system that relates to day trading.

If you ever wish to trade successfully, whether you day trade or swing trade, it is important that you have a trading system that will allow you to approach trading in a disciplined manner. It is only when you are a disciplined trader that you can see consistent large gains and small losses.

Automated trading platform

An automated trading platform is used both by trading system publishers, and the investors who subscribe to them. Using it, traders can track marked-to-market performance using several different metrics for verifiability.[1] In addition to tracking performance of these "black box" systems, the automated trading platform also provides a venue to permit the system's buy/sell signals to be executed to the subscriber'sbrokerage account automatically. Some of the automated trading platforms are completely broker-agnostic and permit an interface with almost any brokerage firm.

The immediate benefit to investors is that it allows them to have insight into various trading systems that are on offer, which may make claims of profitability. The platform "allows people or institutions that believe they can outperform the market to prove to the public in a verifiable way that they indeed can do so."[2] In the second stage of use, traders subscribe to one or more of these trading methodologies, and have the trades that are specified by the system executed automatically in a brokerage account.

Although turning over decisions and execution to a "black box" system requires the investor to give up an element of control, the automated trading platform does serve the purpose of allowing the trader to spend more time on strategy and on studying trends, rather than executing those strategies manually.

[edit]Speed of execution

The appearance of automated trading systems and stock markets has greatly narrowed the window of opportunity on many trades, sometimes to just a few seconds in duration. In response, traders are turning to automated systems of their own. If for example, one is trading on one of the many systems that hinge on these very small windows, manual execution is virtually impossible. Execution of the trades must be initiated immediately, with split-second accuracy, as soon as the system gives the buy/sell signal.[3]

[edit]Best practicesThe automated trading platform, in providing a venue for analyzing multiple stock trading systems or "black boxes", provides a tool for verifiable analysis of each of those systems. While such systems often make claims of profitability, and sometimes of unheard-of returns, the automated trading platform allows the investors to vet those systems and play the ones most likely to win. Generally accepted best practices are described by Klein as follows:

Foreign exchange market

The foreign exchange market (Currency, Forex, or FX) market is where currency trading takes place. It is where banks and other official institutions facilitate the buying and selling of foreign currencies. [1]FX transactions typically involve one party purchasing a quantity of one currency in exchange for paying a quantity of another. The foreign exchange market that we see today started evolving during the 1970s when worldover countries gradually switched to floating exchange rate from their erstwhile exchange rate regime, which remained fixed as per the Bretton Woods system till 1971.

Today, the FX market is one of the largest and most liquid financial markets in the world, and includes trading between large banks, central banks, currency speculators, corporations, governments, and other institutions. The average daily volume in the global foreign exchange and related markets is continuously growing. Traditional daily turnover was reported to be over US$3.2 trillion in April 2007 by the Bank for International Settlements.[2] Since then, the market has continued to grow. According to Euromoney's annual FX Poll, volumes grew a further 41% between 2007 and 2008.[3]

The purpose of FX market is to facilitate trade and investment. The need for a foreign exchange market arises because of the presence of multifarious international currencies such as US Dollar, Pound Sterling, etc., and the need for trading in such currencies.

Overview of GCI Financial

GCI Financial Ltd ("GCI") is a regulated securities and commodities trading firm, specializing in online Foreign Exchange ("Forex") brokerage. In addition to Forex, GCI is a primary market maker in Contracts for Difference ("CFDs") on shares, indices and futures, and offers one of the fastest growing online CFD trading services. GCI has over 10,000 clients worldwide, including individual traders, institutions, and money managers. GCI provides an advanced, secure, and comprehensive online trading system. Client funds are insured and held in a separate customer account. In addition, GCI Financial Ltd maintains Net Capital in excess of minimum regulatory requirements.

Mini Forex Account

Rapid and fair trade execution. Market orders are confirmed within seconds at prices clicked on or accepted by the client. Furthermore, GCI has a "zero slippage guarantee" for all Forex Stop and Entry Stop orders that are placed at least one minute before the market reaches your specified price.

Zero commissions for all accounts. Client trading performance is enhanced by eliminating all commissions.

State-of-the-art trading software. The GCI trading software provides real-time prices in 23 major currencies, 5 equity indices, plus gold, silver, and crude oil. Live charts, and real-time P&L and account equity tracking are fully integrated into the free software. Windows-based and Java-based versions are available.

USD or Euro Denominated Trading Accounts. GCI clients can now choose to maintain their account balance and P&L in either USD or Euros. Select the Base Currency you want for your account on the account application.

Tight 3 - 4 pip spreads. Clients can trade on 3 - 4 pip spreads in major currencies and crosses, 24 hours a day.

Broad offering of financial products. In addition to currencies, you can trade mini versions of Dow Jones, Gold, S&P 500, other equity indices from your Mini Forex account. Trading opportunities and profit potential are that much higher. Click here for a full list of products and specifications.

$2000 minimum account balance. GCI provides access to spot forex trading for individuals as well as institutions. Margin requirements are $50 per lot.

Risk is limited to deposited funds. GCI's sophisticated margin and dealing procedures mean that clients can never lose more than their funds on deposit.

Hedging Capability. Clients can open positions in the same currency in opposite directions, without the positions offsetting and without using additional margin.

Tools for successful trading. GCI clients benefit from a wide array of resources to improve their trading results, including market analysis and research, real-time charts, and free Forex trading signals.

Automated trading platform

An automated trading platform is used both by trading system publishers, and the investors who subscribe to them. Using it, traders can track marked-to-market performance using several different metrics for verifiability.[1] In addition to tracking performance of these "black box" systems, the automated trading platform also provides a venue to permit the system's buy/sell signals to be executed to the subscriber'sbrokerage account automatically. Some of the automated trading platforms are completely broker-agnostic and permit an interface with almost any brokerage firm.

The immediate benefit to investors is that it allows them to have insight into various trading systems that are on offer, which may make claims of profitability. The platform "allows people or institutions that believe they can outperform the market to prove to the public in a verifiable way that they indeed can do so."[2] In the second stage of use, traders subscribe to one or more of these trading methodologies, and have the trades that are specified by the system executed automatically in a brokerage account.

Although turning over decisions and execution to a "black box" system requires the investor to give up an element of control, the automated trading platform does serve the purpose of allowing the trader to spend more time on strategy and on studying trends, rather than executing those strategies manually.

Stock Exchanges

A list of Stock Exchanges Worldwide and other foreign currency exchange resources. A stock exchange or share market is a corporation or mutual organization which provides Trading Facilities for stock brokers and traders, to trade stocks and other securities. Stock exchanges also provide facilities for the issue and redemption of securities as well as other financial instruments and capital events including the payment of income and dividends.



Afghanistan Kabul International Stock Exchange
Argentina Buenos Aires Stock Exchange
Australia Australia Pacific Exchange

Australian Securities Exchange

Bendigo Stock Exchange

National Stock Exchange of Australia

Sydney Futures Exchange
Bahamas Bahamas Securities Exchange
Bahrain Bahrain Stock Exchange
Bangladesh Chittagong Stock Exchange

Dhaka Stock Exchange
Barbados Barbados Stock Exchange
Bermuda Bermuda Stock Exchange
Brazil BM&F Bovespa

Rio de Janeiro Stock Exchange

Maring� Mercantile and Futures Exchange

BOVMESB
Bulgaria Bulgarian Stock Exchange
Canada CNQ

Nasdaq Canada

Winnipeg Commodity Exchange

Toronto Stock Exchange

Montreal Exchange
Chile Santiago Stock Exchange

Santiago Electronic Stock Exchange

Valpara�so Stock Exchange
China Shanghai Stock Exchange

Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Colombia Bolsa de Valores de Colombia
Costa Rica Bolsa Nacional de Valores de Costa Rica
Czech Republic Prague Stock Exchange
Denmark Copenhagen Stock Exchange
Dominican Republic Bolsa de Valores de la Rep�blica Dominicana
Eastern Caribbean States Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange
Egypt Cairo & Alexandria Stock Exchange
Estonia Tallinn Stock Exchange
Fiji South Pacific Stock Exchange
French Polynesia Euronext Paris
Hong Kong Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing
Hungary Budapest Stock Exchange
Iceland Iceland Stock Exchange
India Delhi Stock Exchange Association

Gawahati Stock Exchange

Hyderabad Stock Exchange

Inter-connected Stock Exchange of India

Jaipur Stock Exchange

Ludhiana Stock Exchange

Madhya Pradesh Stock Exchange

Madras Stock Exchange

Mangalore Stock Exchange

Ahmedabad Stock Exchange

National Stock Exchange of India

Bangalore Stock Exchange

OTC Exchange of India

Bhubaneswar Stock Exchange

Pune Stock Exchange

Bombay Stock Exchange

Uttar Pradesh Stock Association

Calcutta Stock Exchange

Vadodara Stock Exchange

Cochin Stock Exchange

Meerut Stock Exchange

Coimbatore Stock Exchange

Digambar Finance Jabalpur
Indonesia Jakarta Stock Exchange

Surabaya Stock Exchange

Jakarta Futures Exchange
Iran Tehran Stock Exchange
Iraq Iraq Stock Exchange
Israel Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange
Jamaica Jamaica Stock Exchange
Japan Fukuoka Stock Exchange

JASDAQ

Nagoya Stock Exchange

Osaka Securities Exchange

Sapporo Stock Exchange

Tokyo Stock Exchange
Jordan Amman Stock Exchange
Kenya Nairobi Stock Exchange
Kuwait Kuwait Stock Exchange
Lebanon Beirut Stock Exchange
Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Commodity Exchange

Bursa Derivatives

MESDAQ

FTSE Bursa Malaysia Index

Bursa Malaysia
Mauritius The Stock Exchange of Mauritius
Mexico Bolsa Mexicana de Valores
Morocco Casablanca Stock Exchange
New Zealand New Zealand Exchange Limited
Norway Oslo Stock Exchange
Oman Muscat Securities Market
Pakistan Islamabad Stock Exchange

Karachi Stock Exchange

Lahore Stock Exchange
Philippines Philippine Stock Exchange

Philippine Dealing Exchange
Poland Warsaw Stock Exchange

NewConnect
Romania Bucharest Stock Exchange

SIBEX

RASDAQ
Russian Federation Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange

Moscow Stock Exchange

RTS Stock Exchange

Saint Petersburg Stock Exchange
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Electronic Securities Information System

Tadawul
Singapore Singapore Exchange

Singapore Commodity Exchange
Slovakia Bratislava Stock Exchange
South Africa JSE Securities Exchange / Johannesburg Stock Exchange

The South African Futures Exchange

Alternative Exchange

Bond Exchange of South Africa
Sri Lanka Colombo Stock Exchange
Sudan Khartoum Stock Exchange
Sweden Nordic Growth Market

Stockholm Stock Exchange
Switzerland SWX Swiss Exchange

Bern eXchange
Taiwan Taiwan Stock Exchange
Thailand Stock Exchange of Thailand

Agricultural Futures Exchange of Thailand

Thailand Futures Exchange

Market for Alternative Investment
Trinidad & Tobago Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange
Tunisia Bourse de Tunis
Turkey Istanbul Stock Exchange
United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi Securities Market

Dubai Financial Market

Dubai International Financial Exchange
United Kingdom London Stock Exchange

Plus Markets

Markit BOAT

Project Turquose
United States of America American Stock Exchange

Boston Stock Exchange

Boston Equities Exchange

Boston Options Exchange

Chicago Board Options Exchange

Chicago Board of Trade

Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Chicago Stock Exchange

International Securities Exchange

Miami Stock Exchange

NASDAQ Stock Market

National Stock Exchange

New York Stock Exchange

Philadelphia Stock Exchange
Venezuela Bolsa de Valores de Caracas
Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange

Hanoi Securities Trading Center
Zambia Lusaka Stock Exchange