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Investing in the Forex
By Caterina Christakos

Investing in foreign currency, through relatively a new idea to individual investors, is easily the most lucrative form of investing that exists today. Banks and large institutional traders have long used it to earn a huge daily percentage on their money, while paying puny interest rates to those who actually place money in their banks.

The Forex market is the largest market in the world. It is daily volume averages around 1.8 trillion dollars. Forex currency trading allows investors to trade between two world currencies. Forex investors make realistic profits of one hundred percent plus per month. However, it is necessary for new investors to make it a point to learn the strategies and information surrounding the market. This is what makes the difference in successful Forex traders, and those who fail. Depending on your situation, you may have the time and money to learn the technical aspect of the Forex market, however chances are if you are new to the market, you do not. If you are new to Forex trading, you may have found that learning the basics needed to succeed may be a daunting task. The only real way to learn is to place yourself, and your money on the line as you learn the basics of the Forex trading system. This truly makes learning this new system a practice makes perfect situation. However, Statistics show that 95% percent of new investors who attempt to trade on the Forex market fail, meaning that you are potentially risking large amounts of money.

Market Awaits Fed Statement as USD Looses Ground Against Counterparts
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.forexyard.com/en/market-analysis/afternoon/market_awaits_fed_statement_as_usd_looses_ground_against_counterparts-2010-03-16" style="font-size:1.2em">Market Awaits Fed Statement as USD Looses Ground Against Counterparts</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Forexyard</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">41 minutes ago </span> <div style="width:80%;">Ahead of the latest Fed Statement regarding short term US interest rates, the greenback has lost some of the gains it made yesterday against both the Euro and British Pound. Currently EUR/USD is ...</div> </div>
British Pound Confidence Shaken by Moody&#39;s Credit Warning
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/trading-news-currency/2010-03-16.html" style="font-size:1.2em">British Pound Confidence Shaken by Moody&#39;s Credit Warning</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">FXstreet.com The Forex Market</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">7 hours ago </span> <div style="width:80%;">by John Kicklighter Through Friday&#39;s close, speculation that the dollar had tipped into a meaningful bear trend had garnered significant interest. Given EURUSD&#39;s push to a four-week high after ...</div> <a href="http://www.economy-news.co.uk/pound-euro-exchange-rate-16201003.html">Pound Euro exchange rate: Tuesday review</a> - <span style="color:#888888">Economy News</span><br> </div>
Dollar Gains on Renewed Greek Debt Concerns
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.forexyard.com/blog/en/2010/03/15/dollar-gains-on-renewed-greek-debt-concerns/" style="font-size:1.2em">Dollar Gains on Renewed Greek Debt Concerns</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Forexyard</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">18 hours ago </span> <div style="width:80%;">The Dollar had a fairly brisk trading today, as it was able to make major gains on both the Euro and British Pound. Rumors that the Greek bailout package would not be delivered as quickly as ...</div> <a href="http://www.economy-news.co.uk/pound-dollar-exchange-rate-16201003.html">Pound Dollar exchange rate: Tuesday review</a> - <span style="color:#888888">Economy News</span><br> </div>
Iberia Securities - British Pound Weakening.
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.bignews.biz/?id=851353&keys=IberiaSecurities-Iberiasecurities-Iberia-Securities" style="font-size:1.2em">Iberia Securities - British Pound Weakening.</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">BigNews.biz</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">20 hours ago </span> <div style="width:80%;">?Iberia Securities?: The weakening of the British Pound has failed to lift exports as anticipated according to the Governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King. Mr. King&#39;s comments came as he gave ...</div> </div>
British Pound / US Dollar 03-15
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/technical/elliott_wave/gbp-usd/2010-03-15-1551-British_Pound___US_Dollar.html" style="font-size:1.2em">British Pound / US Dollar 03-15</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Daily FX</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">21 hours ago </span> <div style="width:80%;">After meeting resistance from former support / the 38.2% of the decline from 15825, the GBPUSD has rolled over in what may be a short term double top. I favor a drop below 14780 in a 5th wave ...</div> </div>
Canadian Dollar Halts 11-Day Rally, British Pound Pares Friday?s Advance
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/technical/article/winners_and_losers/2010-03-15-1525-Canadian_Dollar_Halts_11_Day_Rally_.html" style="font-size:1.2em">Canadian Dollar Halts 11-Day Rally, British Pound Pares Friday?s Advance</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Daily FX</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">21 hours ago </span> <div style="width:80%;">The greenback strengthened against all of the majors on Monday, while the Canadian dollar remains the best performing currency against the reserve currency as investors raise expectations for a ...</div> </div>
Euro, British Pound Pare Previous Week&#39;s Advance on US Dollar Strength
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_briefing/session_briefing/us_open/2010-03-15-1049-Euro__British_Pound_Pare_Previous.html" style="font-size:1.2em">Euro, British Pound Pare Previous Week&#39;s Advance on US Dollar Strength</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Daily FX</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Mar 15, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">The Euro halted the three-day rally against the greenback and slipped to a low of 1.3706 during the overnight trade, and the single-currency may face increased selling pressures going into the US ...</div> </div>
USD slows down as EUR looks to accelerate
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-signals/weekly-forex-signals/2010-03-15.html" style="font-size:1.2em">USD slows down as EUR looks to accelerate</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">FXstreet.com The Forex Market</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Mar 15, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">by Anthony Boyajian The Euro and the British Pound declined to start the trading week, slipping 0.3 percent apiece against the US Dollar, with safe-haven flows boosting demand for the greenback as ...</div> </div>
British Pound May Rise as Bank of England Releases Meeting Minutes
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/forecast/weekly/gbp/2010-03-13-0449-British_Pound_May_Rise_as.html" style="font-size:1.2em">British Pound May Rise as Bank of England Releases Meeting Minutes</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Daily FX</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Mar 13, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">The British Pound may rise if the Bank of England is able to successfully convince the markets that it is truly shifted gears from an outright dovish posture to a wait-and-see approach with the ...</div> </div>
British Pound Ticks Up Further Against Most Majors
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1239326&SMap=1" style="font-size:1.2em">British Pound Ticks Up Further Against Most Majors</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">RTT News</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Mar 12, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">(RTTNews) - The British currency ticked up further against most of its major counterparts during New York mid-day trading on Friday. At 11:15 am ET, the pound climbed to new multi-week highs of 1 ...</div> </div>

size=4>Another option is hiring a Forex trading professional to do the work for you. This will take some of the pressure off of you. The only flaw with this option is you are still placing large amountsof money into the market through a human. While a professional would have the knowledge to rely more on statistics and numbers, they are still human, and human emotion can alter the way trades are completed.

The only sure way a new investor can trade efficiently is by using a proven trading program. Trading programs not only rely on information rather then emotion, they have the potential to do all the work for you, eliminating the need for hours of studying to learn the basics of the Forex system.

FreedomRocks is an online trading system that does just that. Once your account is setup, you define the preset limits and instructions, and then sit back and watch the program do the work for you. The responsibility of which trades to enter is always up to you but this trading program helps you come to your decision quickly and easily.

Many traders spend as little as 20 minutes a week trading and still earn nice percentage rates on their money, whether their trade goes up or down.

At the end of the day you have a potential of making large amounts of money, without the risk of doing it yourself. Now all trading systems carry risks and money can be lost regardless of which system you choose. I like this particular system because it focuses on amassing long term wealth, while minimizing risk.


Caterina Christakos is a published author and private investor. To learn how to put your forex trading on automatic pilot go to: Auto Forex

 

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EUR/USD: Trading the Federal Open Market Committee Interest Rate Decision
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_briefing/daily_pieces/trading_news_reports/2010-03-15-2002-EUR_USD__Trading_the_Federal_Open.html" style="font-size:1.2em">EUR/USD: Trading the Federal Open Market Committee Interest Rate Decision</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Daily FX</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">16 hours ago </span> <div style="width:80%;">The Federal Open Market Committee is widely expected to hold the benchmark interest rate at 0.25% in March as the central bank aims to encourage a sustainable recovery in the world&#39;s largest ...</div> </div>
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Euro Edges Lower As Jobs Situation Remains Bleak
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Euro, British Pound Pare Previous Week&#39;s Advance on US Dollar Strength
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Euro Recovers From 16-1/2- Month Low Against Franc
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