Forex is actually a shortened version of foreign exchange. This is a market where traders around the world trade one type of currency for others. Currencies in the marketplace work in pairs, with investors buying, selling and trading currencies based on their current and projected strengths. For instance, someone purchasing the USD against Japanese yen hopes that the dollar is stronger. If his charts are accurate and the yen really is weakening, making the trade will make him money.

Learn about the currency pair that you plan to work with. Resist the urge to overwhelm yourself with too much information about pairings that you are not yet engaged in. Concentrate on learning all you can about the pair you choose. Keep it simple.

Always discuss your opinions with other traders, but keep your own judgment as the final decision maker. It’s good to know the buzz surrounding a certain market, …