Currency of different nations is traded through the foreign exchange market. The forex market is constantly open, with the exception of the weekends. Without the hard work of diligent traders working around the clock, the market would be in trouble. If you would like to become a forex trader, then follow the advice in this article.

Do not trade unless you’re confident about what you’re doing and can defend your decisions against the critics. Never trade based on rumors, hearsay or remote possibilities. Having a clear confidence and understanding about what you’re doing, is the surest way to long term success in the marketplace.

When starting out in Forex, it’s best to stay close to home. The easiest culture to understand, and therefore the easiest currency to trade in, is Canadian. Since the Canadian dollar moves in similar trends to the American dollar but with fewer extremes, it makes a …