Forex, short for foreign exchange, is a worldwide market where traders are able to exchange one currency for another. One common scenario is that an American Forex trader has bought a few thousand yen in the past, but now sees the yen is losing value relative to the dollar. If the dollar happens to be stronger, there’s a lot of profit in it.

Watch yourself if you are feeling very emotional. That is not the time to trade. Being consumed by greed will get you nowhere fast, just as having your head clouded by euphoria or panic will prove to be unhealthy motivators in the decision making process. If you let your emotions get in the way of making your decisions, it can lead you in the opposite direction of your goals.

If you want success, do not let your emotions affect your trading. You will be less likely to …