How leverage affects forex currency trading
Trading forex currencies is always done in margin accounts (at least for the retail trader). That means you are always leveraged, which can be both good and bad. The most popular accounts are traded in units of $10,000 or $100,000, and are leveraged at 1:100 or as much as 1:400.
Leverage frankly is a two-edged sword that will slice and dice the novice trader. Always, always, take on small position sizes relative to your trading account size and limit your risk, otherwise you can end your trading career in a day.
Leverage has a peculiar way of amplifying the emotional impact of market moves and thereby creating emotional buying or selling moments. That’s exactly what the major players want. When a .01 move can make a $100 or $1000 change in your account value, it can be either exciting or terrifying. There’s nothing like a little margin-generated counter-trend rally to shake out the weak hands.
On the other hand, the ferocity of some margin-accelerated moves makes for some great trading opportunities if you are watching for them and don’t mistake them for the major trend. They are usually short-lived and return to the mean before too long.
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I use OpenECry.com, which is the parent company of OptionsXpress.com if you are familiar with them. I don’t like the fact that their software is Windows-only. As a Mac guy, it’s a pain having to boot into Windows just to trade.