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Monday, July 20, 2009

Making Smart Moves With Your Managed Forex Account

By Roger K. Moxie

The Forex market may be a bit difficult to understand at first, but once you get it, you're set. Forex stands for Foreign Exchange. You may also see it listed as FX. If you've researched and still don't fully understand what Forex is, you may want to consider a managed Forex account. If you take a look at the Forex market, there are many terms that you may not understand. With the Forex being the largest market in the world, it would be good to get a better idea of what to expect from the Forex market.

The Forex market has no physical location, like the NYSE does. It is a virtual world that is run by large lending institutions and corporations. Because there is no physical location, the Forex market is open 24 hours a day. This allows investors to capture trends as they happen instead of having to wait until the next open trading day. The Forex market involves the trading of one country's currency for another.

The US dollar is considered the base for the exchange and is used as the basis for quotes. The value of the US dollar and all other countries currency depends on social and political factors. Values fluctuate sharply during political elections. If you are buying currencies from countries with solid political structure, Forex trading can be very profitable. Unfortunately, if you are buying currencies from countries that are amidst a coup or political unrest, you may be left holding something of no value.

With any investment trading, you are going to be putting yourself on the line. You may have steep gains, you may have drastic falls. Realizing that it's risky no matter what you exchange, you may want to employ someone to assist you. Forex brokers are expensive and unless you have money to throw away, they really don't provide any more benefit than an account manager does. Forex account management companies fill in the spaces between your answers and brokers huge fees.

A managed Forex account will be looked after constantly by your account manager. The manager will research current trends in the market and advise accordingly. Your account manager will seek out the best and most profitable currencies, telling you when to buy and when to sell. In the hands of an account manager, you can feel safe from the misunderstandings of trying to play the market on your own. Account managers are paid a flat fee, so there's no worry about the information that you're given being commission driven.

When you begin your search for a manager, use all possible tools to investigate the track record of the individual or firm. We can't win all the time, but seeing a trend of constant negative business should send you running the other way. Verify their qualifications online and get the fee schedule in writing before completing your first transaction.

The only thing you need to do with your managed Forex account is give the final say in trade moves. An account manager will advise you on all of the research they've done and any factors currently moving the market. Risk is risk, if you're going to trade in the Forex or any other market, you're going to have to take a leap of faith and accept the wisdom of your manager. Trends play a huge part in the Forex market, follow them. Not following them usually has some pretty unwanted results.

When you're not familiar or comfortable with the Forex market, it's best to get help before jumping in with both feet. A managed Forex account will provide you with the investment opportunities that you're looking for. It will also ensure the best possible trades advised by a professional. When in doubt, trust your account manager! - 23208

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