What
is FOREX?
If
all countries in the world use a common currency,
they will be no need to understand foreign exchange!
In reality, however, every country has its own
currency. The foreign exchange market has emerge
because of existence of different national currencies
national currencies and of the need for the international
transaction such as trade, investment etc. Given
the large volume of international transaction,
banks and trading companies need mechanism to
facilitate the exchange of currencies.
There
are 2 type of Forex Market
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SPOT FOREX
* FUTURE FOREX
Traders in FOREX are described collectively
as the FOREX. There is however, no corresponding
market place. The FOREX market is not located
in a single place like stock exchanges (e.g.
KLSE) or the futures market (e.g. KLCE); THAT
IS, TRADING DOES NOT OCCUR ON A "FLOOR".
Instead transaction are carried out by telephone,
internet or telex from many separate locations,
often in different cities and countries.
Many
outsider think of FOREX trading as requiring
arcane skills and great sophiscation and this
view is reinforced by the jargon used by FOREX
dealer. In fact, these technical terms actually
cloak some rather straight forward meanings.
We
at Top Star Development Limited strive to overcome
the most seemingly tedious issue by highlighting
the relevant elements needed in a successful
FOREX transaction. Essentially, our concentration
lies on 4 major currencies which are all traded
against or with the U.S dollar. They are :
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British Pound Sterling
* Japanese Yen
* Swiss Franc
* Euro currencies
Investing
In Foreign Currencies
Foreign
Exchange (FOREX) is the fastest growing and most
dynamic area of the financial making, and become
increasingly relevant to a wide range of people.
It's activities are international ,using different
currencies and involves high speed trading in
huge of money. In reality, Forex, is about trading
in currencies and taking steps at the right time
to protest transaction against unfavourable exchange
rate movement, or capitalizing on favourable ones.
Foreign Exchange Market was developed to cater
for the supply of, and the demand for, different
currencies by government, companies and individual,
including currency speculators.
The
1980's and 1990's witness a trend to increasing
the volatility in FOREX markets, which in turn
created numerous opportunities daily for investors
to capitalize on movements within these markets
Political and Economic events are the major
factors that affect currency fluctuations.
Presently,
many financial institution offering professional
services required a large capital outlay to
initiate an investment in the Forex market,
hence making this highly rewarding financial
instrument inaccessible to many investors who
have smaller capital outlays. However, at Top Star Development Limited a Macau based company,
you can access this high return market with
a relatively small capital outlay, with Top Star Development Limited Just like any other form
of investments. Top Star Development Limited
has its share of risks, without which there
can be no trained staff will assist you in making
the decisions with the aid of sophisticated
analytical investment tools and you can feel
safe that your investment is in good hands.
You will also have the comfort of knowing that
the ultimate decision maker is you! You can
always count on personalized and friendly services
from our staff.
Why FOREX
has become a popular investment nowadays?
The
purpose of engaging in foreign exchange is to
anticipate price fluctuation for monetary gain.
For this one must be willing to assume risk in
exchange for profit. Many investors choose to
enter the foreign exchange trading business for
the following reasons:
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There
is worldwide coverage of Social, Political
and Economic news that influence exchange
rates.
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The
market offers 24 hours non-stop entry and
exit opportunities.
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There
is no ruling body. I.e., the market cannot
be monopolized by any government, central
bank or organization.
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There
is no time limit to hold position(s).
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Instant
execution of entry and exit orders. I.e.,
buy/sell can be done.
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immediately
upon happening of any important incident
that may affect the exchange rate and this
help to maximize profits or minimize losses.
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Numerous
strategies are available to protect position(s)
against sudden adverse price fluctuations.
eg, locking.
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The
leverage facility allows investors to earn
interest on the full contract value while
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Trading
principles
Some of the most successful investors are
wrong in their market opinion more often than
they are right. The most important thing is
when they are wrong, they accept losses quickly
and willingly. But when they are right, they
let their profit run and pyramid their profitable
trading position(s) by increasing their open
position(s).
Rules:
Do not over trade. Always keep sufficient
capital and hold some funds in reserve.
Why Should
You Invest In FOREX?
The
following are some of the more popular and conventional
investment tools available in the market today.The
illustrations below are based on an investment
amount or $1,000,000.
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Real
Estate Brokerage Fee of 2% = $20,000
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Stocks
& Shares Brokerage Fee of 0.75% + 0.75%
( Buy + Sell ) $20,000
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FOREX
Only on Trading = US $ 200 per roundturn
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Upon
careful scrutiny of the above options, it is
evident that FOREX is indeed the most cost effective
investment tool available today. In addition,
regardless of how good or how bad the different
economies are, FOREX presents ample opportunities
for capital maximization.
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The
FOREX Market is never saturated, and it's
provides opportunities to profit from buying
at a low price and selling at a higher price
or selling at a high price and then buying
back at a lower price depending on whether
the currency market is moving in an upward
or downward trend.
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Next
to cash itself, it is the Best Form of Liquidity.
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As
illustrated above, it has the Lowest Transaction
Cost
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It
is a Highly Flexible Investment tool. |
There
is the ability to Cut-loss and reduce loss at
anytime.
The Forex Market is also the largest financial
market in the world with average daily transaction
estimated at US$ 1 Trillion. It has been shown
that no single person or any central bank or
any one country can affect the market. The Forex
Market is governed by its own rules
Differences
Between Stock And Forex
FOREX
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Two-way
trading market
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Twenty-four
hour market
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Only
1.5%-3% of the total amount traded is required
as a margin deposit, to begin trading.
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Dealing
in an international market where buyers
and sellers are ever present.
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Contracts
can be closed/ liquidated on same or on
any other day of one's choice.
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Interest
is paid daily based on number of days the
position is held in trade.
Brokerage fee is based on a fixed amount
per lot traded.
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Open
trading-International Market place.
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Locking is available. |
STOCK
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One-way
trading only
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Fixed
opening and closing hours
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Full
capital outlay required.
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Need
to find a buyer or seller in rder to trade.
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Dividends
paid only after period of time; e.g. quarterly.
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Brokerage
fee is a fixed percentage of total value.
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A
fixed place of trading-Exchange.
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There
is no locking system. |
Margin
Forex
and spot trading are always conducted on margin
which is the collateral for a trading position.
On margin system, a cash deposit, usually much
smaller than the underlying value of the currency
or spot contract, is required in order to trade.
For
example, a broker might require only $1,000
in the trader's account in order to trade a
$100,000 currency position. The $1,000 is referred
to as "margin". This amount is essentially
collateral to cover any losses that you might
incur. Since nothing is actually being purchased
or sold for delivery, the only requirement,
and indeed the only real purpose for having
funds in your account, is for sufficient margin.
Margin
should reflect some rational assessment of potential
risk in a position. For example, if a currency
is very volatile, a higher margin requirement
would normally be justified. One common rule
of thumb is a worst-case one day move in the
market. So if a $100,000 currency position is
unlikely to move by more than 1% (or $1,000)
in a 24 hour period, a $1,000 margin requirement
is probably reasonable. If, however, the currency
or spot instrument in question is highly volatile
and is likely to move by, say, $2,000 or more
(or 2%, as is often the case with certain NASDAQ
stocks and some commodities) it would put the
broker at increased credit risk to require only
a $1,000 margin deposit.
With
a TSDL forex and spot account, clients can never
lose more than their deposited funds. Other
brokers may have other policies with respect
to satisfying margin requirements.
Trading P
& L Calculation
Profit
and Loss for every position is shown in "real
time" on the TSDL online trading system.
This means that clients can see P&L in their
account instantly as the market moves.
Approximate
pip values for the major currencies are as follows:
USD/JPY:
1 pip = $7.70; A change from 130.50 to 130.51
is worth about $7.70 per $100,000.
EUR/USD:
1 pip = $10.00; A change from 0.9050 to 0.9051
is worth $10.00 per 100,000 Euros.
GBP/USD:
1 pip = $10.00; A change from 1.4650 to 1.4651
is worth $10.00 per 100,000 Pounds.
USD/CHF:
1 pip = $5.90; A change from 1.6850 to 1.6851
is worth $5.90 per $100,000.
Interest
Trader
will receive or pay an interest on an open trade
held overnight on a daily basis, depending on
the position. Positive carry positions (for
example, long USD/JPY) result in a daily credit
to the clients account. Negative carry positions
(for example, short USD/JPY) result in a similar
debit to the clients account.
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