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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

The Beginners View Of The Managed Forex Account

By Eddie Lamb

Deciding on a Managed Forex Account provider will take some time and research. The difference between an Automated Forex Account and a Managed Forex Account is that there are humans managing the managed Forex account. Many people feel that having a human account manager makes the system more effective.

Account managers charge varying fees. Some of the managers charge a subscription fee and some charge a flat rate that is included on the trades that are made. Whether or not a trade makes money, the manager collects a transaction fee. Comparing the fees and charges for services will be important when looking for a good account manager.

There are at least as many differences in Forex trading as there are similarities with other types of stock trading. The major difference, and a red flag for people considering employing a provider, is that there are not the same kinds of regulations on Forex as there are on ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Stocks. Therefore, depending on an advertisement that talks about the stock market experience of the staff and the "regulations" they adhere to, may not be the way to find a reputable provider.

The way that Forex trading is conducted contains some of the same language as for other stocks, but the strategies and methods for trading effectively are very different. A successful Forex management provider will have a strategy in place to make trades when they occur at any time of the day and night, seven days a week. This is important because significant losses and gains are made within swing moments on Forex.

There is a large learning curve for Forex trading. This curve can be filled with very expensive lessons if a person does not establish the appropriate safety nets from the outset of their trading. A managed Forex account with a reputable provider can give a person the kind of cushion they need to learn Forex trading more easily. In addition, with an managed account a person receives the advice of an account manager who will help you to make knowledgeable decisions with trades.

There are many different types of account management. Some managers charge a minimal $100 buy-in to start trading. Other management companies charge up to $25,000 for buying into trading. This does not include the other fees and charges that a person pays to play.

Many managed account websites provide desktop trading that allows them to test different methods and systems affordably. Using the simulated trading will give a person the opportunity to get through the learning curve more easily.

Most of these providers use a black box system that allows the trader to have trades conducted based on the strict parameters they set. When a person is not sure what parameters should be for trades, the account manager will provide information on how to establish entry and exit, and stop-loss parameters so that losses are not excessive.

When deciding on which Managed Forex Account provider to select, you will want to research the company and make sure that they can provide all the services you need. The company should have data on their effective trades and the percentage of losses and gains that their members achieve using the service. You will also want to look at their customer service and what types of Forex training they provide to the users of their program. - 23221

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