There is a saying that advises you to look before you leap. This saying can be applied to forex trading and can be the difference between you joining the bands of successful forex trader or those who drop out because they can’t seem to make a dime from forex trading, no matter how they try. Sadly, many people jump into forex trading without doing their due diligence. A quick visit to most forex trading forums will show that those who are asking if they can make $1,000 a day don’t even know what they are talking about. They think forex trading is simply “buy low, sell high”. While this might be fundamentally true, there is more to it. In this article, we’ll be looking at the things you need to do before adopting a forex trading strategy.
Scout for Effective Strategies
If you are new to this, you can start looking for strategies by simply asking around. here’s a tip: avoid following the salesy products that you find online when doing your search. Instead, go to the forex trading forums and ask your question there. Ask for recommendations and if possible, tailor it down to the temperament and style. If you are more comfortable with aggressive forex trading strategies, ask for that. And if it is vice versa, that’s okay too. Keep your eyes peeled for training materials or strategies that come up repeatedly.
Find Out the Creator’s Clout
What is the experience of the creator or forex pro whose forex trading strategy you intend to adopt? What is his clout? Is he repeatedly making money with the same strategy or is it just hogwash? Is the creator reputable and generally known to deliver on his promises? These are some of the things that you need to find out before settling for a forex trading strategy. Simple as these are, you will be surprised at the number of people who skip the opportunity to check these up and then complain that the strategies don’t work. How are they supposed to work if the “guru” whose strategy you’re adopting “borrowed” the same strategy from someone who isn’t using it anymore? In case you’re unaware of it, most of the forex trading strategies you see out there are sold by people who aren’t making any money from forex trading. So, go figure.
Identify its Strong Points
What are the strategy’s strong points. Is it scalping, big on going long and cautiously or short and aggressive? Find out what the strong points of the strategy are and then make your decision.
How is the Teaching?
Lastly, see if the strategy is easily understood. You neither want a forex trading strategy that will have you scratching your head when you do not understand some parts of it or one that you’ll have to run to the creator for help every time. You want an easy to understand, easy to apply, straightforward strategy that is both flexible and leaves room for modifications.
