Forex trade is the process of changing one currency to another with the purpose of trading.
The forex market has different sectors to it, being spot forex market, forward forex market and future forex market, which also come with different truths.
As the sector continues to grow, different myths have come about with regards to the field, and it is important to distinguish between what is false and what is true. In this article, we will debug some of the truths in forex trading, that will help us understand the field better. They include:
1. It is important to understand that the EUR, USD can move to any number, be it a point up or a point down. On some occasions, the currency can move both up and down simultaneously and if one is not careful, it can catch them off guard.
2. One truth you should also take note, is that the forex market will sometimes, but not always follow the set of rules that have been put down. A rule, in this case, contains a strategy that is put in place, to help determine when to enter or exit a trade.
3. Despite having done extensive research, the market can still remain high or low for an unreasonable period. It is therefore important to trade what you see, and not have high expectations on the trade you have your eyes on.
4. When making a decision on trading, you should make sure that you note the key factors that may affect the demand and supply of the trade as one can’t possibly learn every information and news that affect the currency and still trade on time.
5. Being profitable doesn’t necessarily have to entail a win on all your trades. Have a risk-reward ratio that balances out your trade.
In conclusion, as any other trade markets, the forex market also has its own merits and demerits. It is vital to not only know the type of market you are getting into but also do extensive research on the same. Filling your mind with knowledge on forex trading will also help make trading easier.
Content Support by Rufas Kamau, Research and Market Analyst.
