Forex, short for foreign exchange, is a worldwide market where traders are able to exchange one currency for another. One common scenario is that an American Forex trader has bought a few thousand yen in the past, but now sees the yen is losing value relative to the dollar. If his assumption is correct, his trading yen for dollars will yield him a profit.

The forex markets are more closely tied to changes in the world economy than any other sort of trading, including options, stocks, and even futures. Trading on the foreign exchange market requires knowledge of fiscal and monetary policy and current and capital accounts. Without knowing these essential things you will fail.

If you want success, do not let your emotions affect your trading. Sticking to well defined parameters will prevent you from chasing lost money or investing in situations that seem too good to be true. …