Learn if a rule-based trading system is for you and how to create one that matches your personality. Also learn to avoid the common pitfalls with this type of trading.
The “Batman” Chart Pattern Explained
Learn how to spot a Batman chart pattern and what it can tell you about where the market is going next.
How to Find the Best Place to Set Your Stop Loss
Where is the best place to set your stop losses? That depends on you and your trading strategy. Learn how to figure it out in this post.
RSI Trading Strategies: 3 Complete Trading Plans
There are a lot of RSI trading strategies available on the internet. But which ones actually work? In this post (part 2), I give you 3 RSI trading methods, with exact plans. In part 3, I’ll show you the testing results.
7 Trailing Stop Loss Strategies That Work
If you are tired of missing out on profits after you close a trade, then this post is for you. Trailing your stop loss can be a great way to lock in some gains, while letting your profits run. Get the pros and cons of each of these 7 popular trailing stop loss methods.
How Does the Carry Trade Work?
Learn how the carry trade works and why it isn’t as low-risk as some people say it is. Find out the benefits, downsides, and why you shouldn’t trade the Turkish Lira.
My Best Forex Hedging Strategy for FX Trading
Hedging can be a four-letter word to some traders. But when used correctly, hedging can provide a lot of flexibility, without some of the headaches that come with traditional directional trading. Read this blog post to learn how…
Trending Outside Bar: Forex Trading Strategy Plan (Version 1)
How can you tell if a system that you just learned, will work for you or not? The first step is to create a backtesting plan. In this post, I’ll show you my simple plan for an Outside Bar trading strategy. Feel free to follow along and…
9 of the Best Resources for Forex Trading Systems
Looking for new trading system ideas? This post has got you covered. It provides a mix of paid and free resources.
The Coastline Trading Strategy: The Bad Boy of Forex Trading Systems
Tired of trying to time the market? Well then Coastline Trading might just be for you. But there are some downsides like…
The Surge Trading System: A Pro Forex Trading System Revealed
Learn the Surge Trading System for Forex trading. Watch the video, see the indicators used and…
7 Simple RSI Trading Strategies
Is the same ol’ RSI strategy that you see on every website not working for you? Well, here are some thing that you can try, to spice things up a little. I also include the results of a backtest that I did of the “standard” RSI trading strategy.
5 Ways to Make More Money Swing Trading
If you think that it’s impossible to make a full-time living with Swing Trading, then this post will show you that there is much more opportunity than you may think. These 5 strategies will can help you get more trades and make more money.
How to Profit From Flash Crashes
Is there a way to profit from those “flash crashes” that happen from time to time? You know, what what happened with the Swiss Franc and Brexit. Sure, there is…learn how to do it in this post.
How the 80/20 Rule Can 2X Your Current Trading System
Did you know that your entry strategy can greatly improve your trading return? If you are looking for a way to supercharge a system that is already working, then consider using the 80/20 rule.
GBPCAD Pin Bar Trade Results
Find out how I traded this Pin Bar setup on the GBPCAD. It wasn’t perfect, but it was profitable. I give you the play-by-play here.
Backtesting Results: Simple Pin Bar System on AUDJPY
Pin bars are powerful trading signals, but there are so many ways that you can trade them. A lot of online tutorials show you one way to trade them, but don’t show you the results of backtesting or leave out important information. This post will show you everything.
Study Of Engulfing Candles On The EURUSD Weekly Chart
Alright, I’ve been talking about this for a couple of weeks and here it is! This is the first in a series of studies that I’m going to be doing on building trading systems. It is a little different than what you are used to on other sites. Keep in mind that regardless of what we […]
How to Backtest the Forex Carry Trade Strategy
The carry trade can be attractive because it seems like you just sit back and collect the interest. Nothing could be further from the truth. This post will show you how to backtest your carry trade strategy so you understand what you are really getting into.
CCI Divergence Breakout Strategy Testing Plan – Version 1
This post will show you how to test a trading method that is publicly available on another Forex trading site. I do not know if it works or not, but I want to document the process of testing, examining and attempting to improve it. This is the first part of the series.
Getting Started With Trading Inside Bars in Forex
What are inside bars and how do you trade them? This post will get you started.
How to Create Your Own Forex Trading System
Note: This is a guest post by Casey Stubbs of Winners Edge Trading. When creating a Forex Trading System, it is important to develop a system that will contain all the necessary components to master the market, and earn a reasonable profit margin. If you want to develop a successful program you should include 5 […]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Trading System
Note: This is a guest post by Brian McAboy of InsideOutTrading.com There are two primary steps you must take to really get the most out of your trading system. After all, the reason that you entered trading is to make money, so it only makes sense to maximize the effectiveness of your trading system, right? […]
The ONE Thing You Can Do To Trade The AUDJPY More Profitably
Each currency pair has a personality all its own. Getting to know a pair takes time. You need to spend quality time with it and observe it in real life conditions. Not unlike getting to know a new girlfriend. In this post, I’m going to introduce you to a not-so-common way to maximize your profit […]
When Is It Okay To Be a Discretionary Trader And When Is It Just Plain Foolhardy?
Guest Post: Is it possible that the reason so many traders struggle for so long is because they are asking the wrong questions, at least not the right ones for where they are in their growth as a trader, and thus wasting inordinate amounts of time and money pursuing the wrong answers?
Are You Trading The SWAG Forex Trading System? Here Is How To Tell
What is the SWAG Forex Trading System? You should know it because it is famous. You have probably even traded it before. It is very easy to trade and the profit potential is huge…in theory, at least. Before you get too excited about this trading method, let’s find out what SWAG stands for. During my […]
How To Build A Forex Trading Strategy From The Ground Up – Part 3 of 3
I hope you have learned at ton about what it takes to start testing your trading strategy. In this part, I will tell you how to forward test a strategy and when you might be ready to go live with your new strategy. Going live can be scary and I’ll give you a few tips on how to make it much less intimidating.
How To Build A Forex Trading Strategy From The Ground Up – Part 2 of 3
Now we come to the fun part. How do you find out if a trading idea you learned (or created), holds any water? Test it out, of course. In this post, I will go over the 8 things you must write down before you start testing and what you can do to boost your results. This process will take some time. I also include some information on how you can absolutely crush this step and get some real results.
How To Build A Forex Trading Strategy From The Ground Up – Part 1 of 3
Welcome to the first installment in the three part series on how to build a profitable trading strategy. When I visit the forums, this is the one question that I see more often than any other. This series will show you how to find a strategy to test, how to test it backwards and forward to see if it works and how to tweak it to perform better. All these steps will give you the confidence to finally take a well tested strategy live.
How Options Can Be Used To Conservatively Trade Currencies
What do credit spreads and iron condors have to do with Forex you might ask? Well, read on to find out how I trade at Options Trading IQ.
7 Reasons to Trade Four Hour Charts
Trading the four hour charts have some distinct advantages. Learn what they are in this post.