This book is a complete forex trading resource teaching traders the basics of forex, as well as introducing them to tools and techniques, both fundamental and technical which can be used to take advantage of this massive market.

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Product Description

Profiting with Forex introduces investors to all the advantages of the global foreign exchange market and shows them how to capitalize on it. Readers will learn why forex is the perfect supplement to stock and bond investing; why it is unrivaled in terms of protection, profit potential, and ease of use; and how it can generate profits, whether the other markets are up of down.

Written by two leading forex experts, this complete investing resource uses basic economic principles, solid technical analysis, and lots of common sense to develop an arsenal of tools and techniques that will lead to winning results in the lucrative foreign exchange marketplace. Profiting with Forex includes everything that investors need to know about:

The many advantages of the forex market: huge market size, ease of entry, profit potential, tax incentives, 24-hour trading, no commissions, increased leverage, and guaranteed stops

The basic terms of forex trading: definitions of important concepts, including "pip," "currency pair," "contract" or "lot," and more

Genesis and growth of the forex market: how the forex market emerged out of a changing global financial landscape and continues to changes and adapt with that same volatile landscape

Fundamental factors that shape the Forex market: the U.S. government, inflation, the U.S. stock market, China and other emerging markets, oil, and breaking news

Fundamental tools for tracking Forex market changes: interest rates, Treasury International Capital Data, Consumer Price Index, S&P 500, U.S. dollar vs. Chinese yuan, balance of trade, crude oil futures, and news media

Technical analysis tools and indicators for gauging market sentiment: moving averages, oscillating indicators such as, stochastics, Commodity Channel Index, Relative Strength Index, Fibonacci analysis, and others

Filled with over 150 illustrations and figures, Profiting with Forex also shows investors how to combine their newly acquired knowledge of Forex fundamentals with proven trading techniques that can generate great rewards in the market.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #255646 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 267 pages

From the Back Cover

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Finance and Investing

Acquire the Tools, Techniques, and Strategies Needed to Successfully Trade Currencies in the Lucrative Forex Market

Profiting with Forex is today's most comprehensive guide to the enormous potential of Forex, the world's largest market. This expertly written resource explains how the global foreign exchange market works…which investing tools, techniques, and strategies have been used with great success in this market…and how you can generate profits in Forex, whether the other markets are up or down.

From the basic characteristics of the Forex market…to the full range of sophisticated investing methods, Profiting with Forex provides practical tips and guidelines for trading in this fast-paced world. This expert reference describes how businesses use Forex and shows how that experience can benefit both individual and institutional investors.

Profiting with Forex features:

A concise discussion of the mechanics and key issues in the global foreign exchange market

Vital information on the advantages of the Forex market, such as ease of entry, profit potential, and 24-hour trading

Analyses of the factors that shape Forex_from inflation and the stock market to oil prices and breaking news

Descriptions of the major tools for tracking Forex changes, including interest rates, S&P 500, and balance of trade

An array of proven strategies for profitably trading Forex

Guidance on making Forex trading an integral part of your overall portfolio

Written in clear, down-to-earth language, Profiting with Forex will equip you with the investment skills needed to reap huge rewards in the almost unlimited foreign exchange market.

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Profiting with Forex introduces investors to all the advantages of the global foreign exchange market and shows them how to capitalize on it. Readers will learn why Forex is the perfect supplement to stock and bond investing …why it is unrivaled in terms of protection, profit potential, and ease of use…and how it can generate profits, whether the other markets are up or down.

Written by two leading Forex experts, this complete investing resource uses basic economic principles, solid technical analysis, and lots of common sense to develop an arsenal of tools and techniques that will lead to winning results in the lucrative foreign exchange marketplace. Profiting with Forex includes everything that investors need to know about:

The many advantages of the Forex market_huge market size, ease of entry, profit potential, tax incentives, 24-hour trading, no commissions, increased leverage, and guaranteed stops

The basic terms of Forex trading_definitions of important concepts, including “pip,” “currency pair,” “contract” or “lot,” and more

Genesis and growth of the Forex market_how the Forex market emerged out of a changing global financial landscape and continues to change and adapt within that same volatile landscape

Fundamental factors that shape the Forex market_the U.S. government, inflation, the U.S. stock market, China and other emerging markets, oil, and breaking news

Fundamental tools for tracking Forex market changes_interest rates, Treasury International Capital Data, Consumer Price Index, S&P 500, U.S. dollar vs. Chinese yuan, balance of trade, crude oil futures, and news media

Technical analysis tools and indicators for gauging market sentiment_ such as moving averages, oscillating indicators such as, stochastics, Commodity Channel Index, Relative Strength Index and Fibonacci analysis

Filled with over 150 illustrations and figures, Profiting with Forex also shows investors how to combine their newly acquired knowledge of Forex fundamentals with proven trading techniques that can generate great rewards in the market.

About the Authors

John Jagerson, CTA, is Vice President of Content for INVESTools, the leader in the investor education industry. Mr. Jagerson writes weekly columns for INVESTools on active trading in Forex, equities, options, and futures, which he also actively trades.

S. Wade Hansen, CTA, is also a managing principal at Ouroboros Capital Management, LLC-where he created the firm's proprietary trading system. His articles have appeared in Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities, BusinessWeek's Investor Education program, and CNBC's Investor Education program.

About the Author

John Jagerson is Vice President of Content for INVESTools, the leading investor-education company in the United States. A veteran trader in stocks, options, futures, and forex, he is also a managing principal of Ouroboros Capital Management, an NFA member firm. Jagerson has been featured in Business Week's Stock Trader newsletter and has published several articles in online and print periodicals.

S. Wade Hansen is a managing principal of Ouroboros Capital Management, where he created the firm's proprietary trading system. Mr. Hansen's articles have appeared in several media outlets and he has been a featured speaker at numerous forex workshops and seminars. He helped train tens of thousands of investors as the co-creator of the INVESTools Currency Trader, Advanced Options, and Advanced Technical Analysis education programs.

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Customer Reviews

Start Here in Your Forex Trading Education
Two summers ago, I attended a 4-day hands-on workshop on currency trading at the Investools headquarters. Profiting With Forex was just about to be published. John Jagerson dropped in on our class one day and I had the pleasure of speaking with him, briefly. What struck me was how he is truly interested in helping others learn the forex world.

The book itself reflects this. It is an easy read and, yet, contains all the information you need to begin trading. From terminology, money management, fundamental and technical analysis, and everything in between - it's all there.

I especially enjoy their discussion of how world economic events effect the forex markets.

While I am always studying other materials, I refer to Profiting with Forex the most.

John and Wade continue to educate through their website, [...] . I am constantly learning from these guys.

I found it wonderful !!
If you want to really understand the forces behind the market, this book is a must for you, especially, if your knowledge is limited regarding the fundamental analysis.
The authors beautifully described how different economic indicators- such as oil, inflation...etc affect the market.
Technical analysis in this book is limited, however, it still very effective!
I recommend this book for every beginner and every good technical-based forex trader, who wants to finally understands the fundamental analysis

Good book, but don't just get one....
I consider this a good Forex book, well rounded mentions strategies and important indicators. Warnings against too much margin. And it is not day trading like "Currency Trading for Dummies", this one is longer term. For some strange reason other Forex books won't mention any online brokerage houses, but this one will mention ten. You might want to get another currency book to comppliment this one, but not "Currency Trading for Dummies" (this one assumes you will be day trading and does not mention any brokerage houses except the ones the authors belong to.)