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| Condition: | Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the seller’s | Publication Year: | 2004 |
| Format: | Hardcover | Language: | English |
| ISBN: | 9780071438940 | EAN: | 9780071438940 |
Forex Made Easy : 6 Ways to Trade the Dollar by James Dicks (2004, Hardcover)
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| Synopsis | |
| The first plain-English introduction to foreign currency exchange trading–one of today’s hottest profit opportunities The foreign currency market is the largest financial market in the world, and foreign exchange trading is quickly becoming one of today’s most high-profile, potentially lucrative markets. One problem is that books on the topic are complex, technically dense, and difficult for Forex novices to grasp. “FOREX Made Easy” is the first book to approach the topic in a detailed yet accessible style, gradually and deliberately moving from simple to complex in easy and natural language. Author James Dicks–founder of the popular trading software 4X Made Easy–draws upon his trading knowledge to give readers only the information they need, from setting up a workstation to trading electronically. This Forex guidebook provides traders with: An easy-to-follow, six-step process for FOREX trading Methods for gaining an advantage using technical analysis Dozens of examples to illustrate key points | |
| Product Identifiers | |
| ISBN-10 | 0071438947 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780071438940 |
| Key Details | |
| Author | James Dicks |
| Number Of Pages | 256 pages |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Publication Date | 2004-04-05 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | McGraw-Hill Companies, The |
| Publication Year | 2004 |
| Additional Details | |
| Copyright Date | 2004 |
| Illustrated | Yes |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 17.1 Oz |
| Height | 0.9 In. |
| Width | 6.4 In. |
| Length | 9.3 In. |
| Target Audience | |
| Group | Trade |
| Classification Method | |
| LCCN | 2003-021906 |
| LC Classification Number | HG3851.D494 2004 |
| Dewey Decimal | 332.4/5 |
| Dewey Edition | 22 |
| Table Of Content | |
| Preface xiii Acknowledgments xv 1 What Is the FOREX? 1 Introduction 1 FOREX Defined 12 A Brief History of the FOREX 13 Free-Floating FOREX Market 13 Major FOREX Participants 14 2 More FOREX 15 Currency Pairs 15 Recommended Currency Pairs 16 Why Trade the FOREX 19 Volume in the FOREX 19 Analyzing the FOREX 23 How Profits Are Made 23 The FOREX as a Two-Way Market 25 3 Forecasting the Market 29 Fundamental Analysis 29 Technical Analysis 32 Fundamental versus Technical Analysis 33 4 Currency Options 35 Currency Options Introduction 35 Options Pricing 36 Advantages of Trading Options 37 European and American Options 37 Exotic Options 38 Lock in Profits 40 Accelerate Your Profits 41 5 Creating a Workstation for Trading 43 Workstation Location 43 Trading Computer and Accessories 44 Internet Connection 45 Trading Software Programs 45 Continuing Education 48 6 Fundamentals of Trading 51 Introduction to Trading Theory 52 Trends Defined 53 Trend Cycles 53 High-Probability Trading 55 Sideways, Nontrend Strategy: Wait for Strong Trends 55 Uptrend Trading Strategy: But at Dip Bottoms 55 Downtrend Trading Strategy: Sell at Rally Tops 58 Symmetrical Triangle 58 Ascending Triangle: A Bullish Continuation Pattern 63 Descending Triangle 65 The Falling Broadening Formation 67 Support Breakdown or Resistance Breakout 67 The Double Bottom 68 Head and Shoulders (Crown) 70 7 Economic Fundamentals 73 Introduction 73 Economic Indicators 74 Inflation Indicators 76 Employment Indicators 78 Consumer Spending Indicators 78 Leading Indicators 79 8 Introduction to Technical Analysis 81 Technical Analysis Defined 81 Technical Analysis Assumptions 82 Bar and Candlestick Charts 83 Technical Analysis Terms 86 Market Patterns: Uptrends, Downtrends, and Sideways Trends 87 Support and Resistance 95 Moving Averages 95 9 Advanced Trading Charts and Indicators 103 Tools for Technical Analysis 104 Bollinger Bands 104 Directional Movement Index (DMI) 107 Stochastic Indicator 107 Moving Averages (Simple, Weighted, and Exponential) 110 Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MAC/D) 116 Momentum 119 Relative Strength Index (RSI) 119 Rate of Change (ROC) 122 Volume 122 10 Fibonacci Numerical Sequences and Elliot Waves 125 Introduction 125 Fibonacci Rectangles and Shell Spirals 127 Fibonacci Retracements 128 Fibonacci Extensions 128 Fibonacci Time 129 Fibonacci Circles 130 Elliot Waves 135 11 Money Management Principles 139 Trade with Sufficient Capital 140 Exercise Discipline 140 Be Patient and Persistent 141 Employ Risk-to-Reward Ratios 141 Follow Trading Rules 143 Accept Losses 144 Always, Always Use Stops 144 When In Doubt, Stay Out 145 Never Overleverage Your Account 145 Make Realistic Goals That Can Be Achieved within Reason 146 Always Trade with Money You Can Afford to Lose 147 Protecting Your Profits 147 Keep a Trading Log 147 12 Six Steps to Success 149 Identify Current Long- and Short-Term Trends and Which Trend to Trade 149 Check News and Market Announcements 150 Identify Support and Resistance Levels 151 Use Studies and Indicators for Entry 151 Buy at Dip B | |
