Forex Hedge Trading: The HOG2 EURUSD-USDCHF Custom Indicator

By Sonja Schuyler

The latest entrant into the popular world of Forex Hedge trading methods will be reviewed in this article. We will examine a manual system designed to trade the EURUSD-USDCHF Hedge. This Hedge is one of the most popular Hedges in the world of Forex in large part because of its high degree of negative correlation. In other words, most of the time, when the EURUSD trends in one direction - the USDCHF heads the opposite way.

Reducing your risk is the advantage of trading a Hedge. The challenge is that trading more than one currency pair at a time is difficult to track. Without the ability to track multiple pairs, you are at a definite disadvantage.

What Gary at 4x-rox.com has done is to create a set of custom indicators that track the total value of the EURUSD-USDCHF Hedge. This enables you to trade these two currency pairs as if they were one pair. Not only that, his indicators also track five market parameters outside the Forex market that gauge the value of the EURUSD-USDCHF Hedge and plot the predicted value relative to the current market value. This arrangement shows you the push or pull pressure on the Hedge and gives you an early warning when large reversals are likely to occur.

This Hedge trading system is called The HOG2 Custom EURUSD-USDCHF Hedge Indicator or HOG2 for short. The HOG2 runs inside the Metatrader 4 trading platform. It is composed of four indicators in three indicator windows.

The HOG2 tracks the EURUSD-USDCHF Hedge in real time. It shows you exactly what this Hedge is doing before you place your trades. The HOG2 features a color-coded custom histogram that gives you the sell or buy strength of this Hedge and indicates good entry and exit points. This arrangement shows you, at a glance, when this Hedge as a whole is over sold or overbought.

If you are accustomed to reading indicators, then learning to trading with the HOG2 will be very straightforward. If you have never traded Forex before, or never manually traded Forex, then you will want to go slowly. Do not live trade until you are completely comfortable. The HOG2 comes with good instructions and the company offers excellent support.

If you are looking for a Forex robot, the HOG2 is not going to be for you. The HOG2 is not a robot. However, if what you're looking for is a solid, effective manual trading system for trading the EURUSD-USDCHF Hedge, then you will not find an easier or more workable system than the HOG2.

The HOG2 combines formulas for inter-market analysis with a unique compound indicator and the result is a highly effective manual trading system for this Hedge. The unique combination of the HOG2's one of a kind trend lines and Custom Histogram provides that all-important 'bird's eye view' of your Hedge trade.

Now that you are armed with this information about the HOG2, why not try it out for yourself? When it comes to trading the EURUSD-USDCHF Hedge, the HOG2 combines formulas for inter-market analysis with a unique compound indicator and the result is a highly effective manual trading system for this Hedge. The unique combination of the HOG2's one of a kind trend lines and Custom Histogram provides that all-important 'bird's eye view' of your Hedge trade. - 23223

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Sonja Schuyler and the team at www.4x-rox.com make it simple and easy for you to flatten the learning curve and get you on to the Forex trading Profit curve. To get your copy of the FREE eBook Successful Forex Trading Secrets Revealed, head on over to Forex Trading Today

How to Buy Stocks Easily

By Cassie H. Todd

Do you want to buy and sell stocks in order to make some extra money? Do you have any money that you could use to invest in stocks? You must have some cash first before you can start buying any investments.

You need money to start investing. If you don't have any, start saving and setting aside money each month. Find some places to cut back or use your excess income each month and try to set aside at least $100 or more per month to buy stocks and invest with.

There needs to be some preparation before you buy any stocks. Don't buy anything if you don't know what you are doing yet. You need to learn how to research companies and you need to do the research first.

Before you get anywhere, learn how to do research. Read annual reports and financial statements and find out what exactly you need to know about them. Don't worry, you don't learn this stuff in high school. Do your research.

The actual purchase of stocks is now easier than ever. You don't have to drive over to the nearest stock market to pick up a few stocks. In fact, you can't do this. You have to get someone else to get your stocks for you.

Start by setting up an account with a brokerage firm. For those with large amounts of money to invest and who want lots of help with their investments, you should get an account with a firm that specializes in giving a lot of help and that will meet with you in person.

If you want to save some money and you don't mind passing up the extra help with investing, you should consider going with an online broker. They offer very low fees that are very affordable no matter how much you are investing.

Once you've done your research and you know what stocks you want to buy, don't hesitate. Have your account set up even before your ready so that you can buy when you want the stock and not have to wait when the price goes up. - 23223

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If you want to know know how to buy stocks, you will first need to know the stock investing basics. Then you can be well on your way to making money.

Forex Trading Education

By Bart Icles

Forex trading, or foreign exchange trading, is the world's biggest financial market today. It operates 24 hours a day on all days of the week, and is the world's most liquid market. For anyone planning to build a successful career in Forex trading, learning its underlying principles and complexities is of utmost importance, and should therefore get ahead by enrolling in a Forex trading course.

Since the Forex market revolves on a worldwide scale with no central location, majority of the trading is done through telephone, online, and electronic networks on a daily basis. With the right Forex strategies, trading aids, and trading courses found online and in schools, you can avoid falling victim to common trade pitfalls and disasters.

In any given profession, having the right coaching and training can mean the difference between winning and losing in any situation. Professional athletes, medical practitioners, corporate executives, teachers, armed forces personnel - you name it, whatever type of skill is involved, establishing a good basic foundation is key to success. More so with Forex trading.

This high-risk, high-profit venture is open to anyone, but few recognize the demands it entails in terms of discipline and focus in order to succeed, much less survive its fast-paced environment. With the right knowledge and training, you can act and react to any trade transaction with utmost confidence. Although some traders put their trust on software-based systems as a tool for trading, nothing can really beat having an actual coach or mentor to provide the necessary expert guidance and advise regarding trade issues and matters. Software programs can't think, therefore can't teach and impart trade rules and strategies accordingly compared to a good mentor.

Forex trading courses are not only limited to newbies, but has also been found to be useful by the professionals as well. Forex trading courses can provide you with additional knowledge about the currency market, what strategies to implement and use on various trade deals, as well as help guide your actions regarding resource management. By learning and following reliable and consistent Forex trading methods and strategies taught by an experienced trader, you can greatly improve your money making chances, boost your confidence in your abilities, and enhance your skills as a trader.

Enroll now in a Forex trading course and see the positive effects it will have on you as a person, and in your career... now, and in the future. - 23223

About the Author:

A good forex course starts with a desire to learn and a drive to become a great trader. Learning with forex courses takes dedication and a good teacher. But once you learn how to trade and do so successfully your life will change and you have options and financial resources you never had before.

Leveraging Your Investments - An Explanation

By Gnifrus Urquart

Have you heard the term "leverage" when people are discussing their investments? This can be quite a confusing and daunting concept for many people. But all leverage really means, is borrowing to invest. The reason people call it "leverage" is because typically existing assets are used as the security or basis of the borrowing. That is, you leverage off the value of a current investment or asset, to borrow more money to invest.

This article covers the general principles of leveraging your investments. If it is something you are considering but have never done before, discuss your ideas with a licensed financial adviser. They will ensure you are structured correctly and can minimise your risk and exposure.

10 years ago, my borrowing habits were what I would call "typical" in today's society. I had a credit card, which ranged between $0.00 to about $4,000.00 in debt. I had a small personal loan which I bought some furniture with and I had a larger personal loan which I financed a car purchase with.

The problems with these types of debt are two fold. To start with, the items I bought when I borrowed are all depreciating items. That is, their value decreases as they get older. The second thing is, due to the fact that I borrowed to buy things I could use personally, (as opposed to a money making use) I could not claim the interest on the borrowings for tax purposes.

Today, due to the many benefits I found you get when you borrowing to invest, my debt profile is anything but typical. I now have much more debt, but I have borrowed to buy appreciating and income generating assets. For example, I have a massive debt on a property in Victoria, Australia. I also have a reasonable size margin loan helping me make money in a successful stock trading strategy. And finally, as per all foreign exchange trading accounts, I have an account which is leveraged out (and heavily too, at 400:1 - so every $1 I put in allows me to invest $400). My debt on consumables on the other hand is negligible.

Why is it more efficient to use your borrowings for investing then?

Firstly, when you borrow to invest, you are "using other people's money" to earn more money in the investment markets. A great example of this is in our FX Trading strategy. If I invest $10,000.00 and leverage it out at 400:1 that means I have $4,000,000 invested. This above example describes very well the first benefit of leverage. By accessing more money to invest, you can earn way higher returns on your investments than you otherwise would have been able to.

Also, as you are borrowing with the intention of generating an income, there is a direct nexus between the borrowing costs (Ie. interest liabilities) and making money. Therefore, in many cases, the interest payments on these types of borrowed funds are tax deductible. You'll need to speak to your adviser to confirm this, bt typically this holds true. That means you basically get a discount on your loan. This in itself makes borrowing to invest more financially efficient than borrowing to buy consumer items.

This works exactly the same in the margin loan I am using to help with my stock market investments. I have borrowed some money in a margin loan (I usuall try and keep the leverage here at about 1:1, so every dollar of my own I invest gives me another to invest) and pay interest every month on that loan. My stock market strategy pays me my consistent income every month, which is more than the interest on the margin loan. And then, at the end of the tax year, I deduct the interest payments from the money I earned, gaining a tax advantage.

Those are some of the benefits you can gain by borrowing to invest. There are risks too though, so it is very important to get independent financial advice if you are thinking about leverage.

There is the risk of over-extending yourself. When you borrow, you need to do so in a way that does not leave you unable to meet your repayment obligations. In a normal loan (like a mortgage, or investment loan) this means you need to be able to fund all your agreed repayments. If you cannot meet these payments, your lender has every right to take your investments off you. This is not good.

A margin loan is treated a little bit differently. If you borrow too much or the value of your investments drops suddenly, you will be at risk of paying margin calls. This means your lender will ask you to pay off a portion of the loan, so that the outstanding loan is in a reasonable level when compared to the reduced level of collateral. This can be quite a large issue if your investments drop by a long way. If you cannot meet the margin call obligations, your lender has the right to sell your investments.

Obviously also there is the risk that your investments will lose, leaving you with an investment loss and a loan. So you need to be confident with your strategies.

All risks with investing can be mitigated with strategy. That is why it is so important to speak to a licensed financial adviser before you invest and especially before you borrow to invest. So if you are considering leverage, speak to an adviser about risk mitigation. Leveraging your investments can definitely be financially rewarding, but only when you properly understand and manage your risk and when it is backed up by a consistently high performing investment strategy. - 23223

About the Author:

Gnifrus Urquart has enjoyed impressive success investing for many years. As such, he enjoys reviewing investment strategies and giving trading tips to others interested in investing

How Free Foreclosure Lists Help in Buying Foreclosed Homes

By Brock Glazier

One of the biggest limitations in buying a home is having the necessary funds in order to make the purchase of your dream home. If you are short of money or on a limited budget, one way you can get up to 30% off the market value of a home is to look at buying foreclosed properties.

Free foreclosure lists

The term "free foreclosure lists" refers to the property listings of current foreclosure properties available for sale. There are many websites that offer information free of cost, however, these lists may be insufficient. There are other websites which provide information on pre-foreclosures for sale by owners and bankruptcy homes. Residential property, commercial property, state-wise listings and listings according to their value are available depending on provider. Among the rest, websites of banks and their owned foreclosures can be considered among the most inclusive and consistent ones. Free foreclosure lists are available across a minority of websites that are genuinely offering services free of cost. Most websites offer a free trial period and then charge a subscription fee. Depending on your needs, you should be able to choose a suitable way to find free foreclosure lists most suitable.

Free foreclosure lists - Pros and Cons

Free foreclosure listings are easily accessible on the internet. You need to find a trustworthy listing that is up to date with all information on foreclosed property. Realtors that work for banks to get their foreclosures sold usually have the banks permission to list the homes on their website. This is a good place to begin your search. Choosing a home from a free foreclosure list online will give you the advantage of getting all the relevant information without moving out of your house or office. However, you should be careful not to gather incomplete or wrong information from an infamous source. You should get complete information about the area, location, condition, number of rooms, features and legal history of the home you are interested in. Try and figure out if there are any discrepancies in the price offered from other listings of the same property.

After you have found a good source of free foreclosure lists, it is best practice to educate yourself further on foreclosures and the foreclosure process. Being familiar with foreclosure properties and the legal proceedings will reduce the risk of mistakes which may be costly.

Having knowledge of foreclosures will also increase your confidence in buying properties and assist you in making good decisions. As a final tip, remember that foreclosure lists are updated regularly so if you bid on a property and don't get it, do not worry, as you are bound to win one eventually. - 23223

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Discover where to find free foreclosure lists with guide to Buying Foreclosures for Sale