NYTime – Exit Strategy

Having covered the entry, initial stop loss and the money management rules for our time-based forex trading strategy, it makes sense that our exit rules should be time-based too. In this article I will explain when to move the stop loss to a safer position and also when to exit the position if not stopped out beforehand. Read more »

NYTime – Money Management

Most traders hear the term "Money Management" and assume it's going to be the same old "only risk 2% of your account per trade" rule. I'm not saying that's a bad rule, because it is very good and I use it myself on the majority of my trades. Also, it's certainly a lot better than throwing 5% at a trade and if that doesn't win, then throwing 10% at the next trade to try to recover your losses on the first one! This type of trading equals "account blow-up" in next to no time. No, the NYTime MM rules are much more interesting ... Read more »

Stop Your Losses

In the last article I talked about developing time-based trading strategies and I gave you a few ideas to think about. Sometimes you just need to see or read about a different way of looking at the markets for it to trigger some inspiration, so I hope the article provided some food for thought. Read more »

How To Profit From Forex Tracking Tools

A forex tracking tool can be a valuable resource if you hope to profitably trade the foreign exchange markets over the long term. Many novice traders concentrate on identifying trade opportunities or following systems, however long term success is built on a platform of discipline and genuine analysis. Maintaining accurate and reliable records is vital to ensure that you avoid the problems which plaque many inexperienced traders. So take the time to identify and research all the available software options that can make a major difference to your trading career... Read more »