FBK Markets Ebook
FBK Markets Ebook
Forex trading involves significant risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Increasing leverage increases risk.
1. WHAT IS
FOREX TRADING
Forex, also known as foreign exchange or simply FX, is the world’s largest
market. It is a true 24-hour market, starting from 5 p.m. EST Sunday to 5
p.m. EST Friday. Saturdays and Sundays are closed for trading. Forex
trading occurs not on a centralized exchange as it does for other
assets such as stocks and commodities
but through a global network of banks,
dealers and brokers.
FOREX
This network is referred to as the interbank
or wholesale FX market. The forex market
operates through an electronic platform,
known as an Electronic Communications
Network (ECN). The ECN allows traders to
execute trades directly with one another
without going through a traditional broker
or bank.
1.1 TRADING
INSTRUMENTS
In the world of forex trading, there are a variety of different instruments
that you can trade. The most common are currency pairs, which are two
different currencies traded against each other. For example, you could
trade EUR/USD, which is the euro against the US dollar.
EUR/USD 1.22324
The second The base currency is always
currency is called worth one. The quoted price
The first currency the quote or
shows how much of the quote
listed is the base terms, currency.
currency you'll get for one unit
currency.
of the base currency. So in this
case, 1.EUR is worth
approximately 1.22 USD.
Other popular instruments
include commodities, such as
GOLD
OIL
U.S. DOLLAR
1 The dollar is the most commonly traded currency on the forex market, and it is
also considered to be the world’s reserve currency. The U.S. Dollar Index
measures the value of a basket of currencies against a single U.S.
EURO
The euro is the official currency of the European Union and was first launched in
1999. The exchange rate of the euro against the dollar is determined by the
European Central Bank (ECB), which sets interest rates and monetary policy for
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central banks in member countries.
JAPANESE YEN
3 The Japanese yen is the second most actively traded currency on the forex
market. The Japanese yen is considered a safe-haven currency due to its
relationship to gold, which was previously used as a standard for currency in the
country.
BRITISH POUND
The pound is the official currency of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, as
well as its dependent territories. It's also one of the most closely followed
currencies on the forex market. The pound has been tied to gold since 1816 and
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was originally pegged to the value of silver in 1717.
SWISS FRANC
5 The Swiss franc is one of the most actively traded currencies on the forex
market, and it's also considered a safe-haven currency. The Swiss franc has
been linked to gold since 1850.
CANADIAN DOLLAR
The Canadian dollar is one of the most stable currencies in the world. It's also
used as a reserve currency and one of Canada's main exports is its financial
system. This has caused it to maintain ties to gold since 1854.
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AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR
7 The Australian dollar is one of the most stable currencies in the world. It's also
been tied to gold since 1851.
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2. TRADING
CONCEPT (DESCRIPTION)
PIP SPREAD
Pip is short for "price interest point", The difference between the bid and ask
and is the smallest possible price prices. In other words, the difference
movement of a currency pair. For between the price at which you can buy
example, and the price at which you can sell a
currency pair.
1.28536
Base Currency Quote Currency
EUR/USD
Bid
Price 1.2853 1.2855 Ask
Price
1,000 PIP 10 PIP 0.1 PIP
Pip
1.28536 1.28536 =+ 1 PIP
1.28536 1.28536 =+ 10 PIP
1.28536 1.28536 =+ 100 PIP
1.28536 1.28536 =+ 1000 PIP Spread = 1.2853 – 1.2855 = 2 pips
MARGIN LEVERAGE
Margin is the minimum amount of Leverage allows you to trade with a
funds you must deposit in your larger amount of capital than you
account to open or maintain a would normally be able to. It is
position. expressed as a multiple, for example,
10:1, 20:1, 100:1, 500:1, or 1000:1.
Buying Power
Deposit
Margin
R20,000
Required Margin
R20
L 1000:1
LEVERAGE LEVERAGE
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2. TRADING
CONCEPT (DESCRIPTION)
FREE MARGIN TAKE PROFIT
Free Margin is the difference Take profit is the price point at which
between your account balance and you decide that the price of an
the amount of margin required to instrument has moved in a favourable
maintain your position. As a general way and you want to take your profit.
rule, the more leverage used, the less
free margin you will have in your
account.
Take
HEAR’S HOW TO CALCULATE Profit
FREE MARGIN
Entry
CLOSE OPEN
Close on 3rd
Candle REAL BODY
Entry on
Break
OPEN CLOSE
LOWER SHADOW / WICK
LOW LOW
Stop Loss
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3.2 HOW TO
INSTALL METATRADER 4
MetaTrader 4 is a popular platform for forex trading. It is easy to use and
provides all the features that a trader needs. In this section, we will show
you how to install MetaTrader 4 on your computer.
3.2.1 HOW TO
OPEN A TRADING ACCOUNT
In order to start installing MetaTrader 4 on your device, you first need to
open an account with FBKmarkets.com. This process is simple and can
be done in just a few minutes.
FBK Markets is a reliable and user-friendly online broker that offers its
clients a wide range of services for trading on international financial
markets.
Opening an account is easy,
just follow the step-by-step
instructions below.
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Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4:
Register Profile Profile Verification Create Account Check your email
You will need to Verification of Get started by get your trading
enter your your creating a credentials sent
personal application. Demo or Live to you via email
information and This step is account. upon completion
contact details required in of account
(email, phone order to creation from the
number etc), as withdraw broker, and you
well as fill in the funds from can begin
required fields. your account. trading!
Name :
Surname :
Address :
Create Live
Account
Register Verify
3.2.2 HOW TO
INSTALL METATRADER 4
Installing MetaTrader 4 is quick and
easy. Just follow these steps:
Analytics in MetaTrader 4
The MetaTrader 4 platform is known for its
analytical functions. You can examine
quotes in all their details and react quickly
to any price changes with online quotes
and interactive charts with 9 periods.
This task is greatly simplified by 23
analytical objects and 30 built-in technical
indicators. Nevertheless, they only scratch
the surface.
Thousand of additional indicators are included in the free Code Base and built-in
Market, increasing the number of analytical options. A movement in the market can be
detected and reacted to in a timely manner with the analytical tools you have.
• Interactive charts • 23 analytical objects
• 9 timeframes • 30 technical indicators
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The MetaTrader Market
Expert Advisors and technical indicators
can be found in the built-in Market.
Algorithmic trading
Almost any trading strategy can be
formalized and implemented as an Expert
Advisor, so that it automatically does all
the work for you. A trading robot can
control both trading and analytics freeing
you from the routine market analysis.
MetaTrader 4 provides the full-fledged
environment for the development, testing
and optimizing algorithmic trading
strategies.
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Mobile trading
If you want to trade in the financial
markets away from your desk, you must
have smartphones or tablets that you
can use with MetaTrader 4 apps. The
content available in these mobile apps
gives you the full capability to integrate
trading functionality with your other
habits, comparing and tracking your
positions, and implementing various
trading strategies. Of course, all these
features are available from anywhere • Support for iOS and Android OS
in the world 24 hours a day. • Full set of trading orders
• Analytics and technical indicators
These are just some of the many features that Metatrader 4 has to offer.
If you are looking for a comprehensive Forex trading platform, then
Metatrader 4 is definitely worth considering.
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4. HOW TO
OPEN A TRADE
When it comes to forex trading, the
process of opening a trade is
relatively simple. All that's required
is for the trader to place a buy or
sell order with their broker, and the
trade will be executed at the best
available price.
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4.1 HOW TO
PLACE YOUR FIRST TRADE
If you want to place an order, you will use either a New Order button on
the toolbar or place an order in the in Market Watch.
New Order
Market Watch
You will receive the message "Invalid Stop Loss or Take Profit" if your Stop
Loss or Take Profit is too close to the current price.
A stop loss or take profit option is a very useful tool for managing risk.
There is a drop-down list in the "Symbol" field that lets you choose the
instrument you are trading.
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4.2 HOW TO
ADJUST YOUR LOT SIZE?
Traders who trade forex do so by buying and selling different currencies
with the aim of making a profit from the difference in the exchange rate.
When it comes to deciding how much currency to buy or sell, this is
known as your "lot size."
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4.3 WHAT IS A
STOP LOSS & TAKE PROFIT
When trading forex, it is important to set stop losses and take profit
levels. Stop losses are used to protect your capital, and take profit levels
are used to lock in profits. MetaTrader 4 (MT4) offers traders the ability to
set stop losses and take profit levels.
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4.3.1 SETTING
STOP LOSS & TAKE PROFIT
Modify trade in the Order window
In the Order window, you can modify your order starting from the order
volume (lot size) and setting up Stop Loss or Take Profit. Once you click
on the arrows in the S/L and T/P fields, the current price will pop up and
you can adjust it from there.
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How to calculate the Stops level
for the instrument
To start calculating at what level
your S/L and T/P should be placed,
go to the instrument you want to
trade in the Market Watch. Then
select ‘’Specification’’ from the
context (right-click) menu.
This means that if the ”Stops level” for the instrument is 30 and the current
price level is for example 1.32136 and you decide to buy, you will have to set
up an S/L of at least 1.32106 and a T/P of at least 1.32166. Once you submit
the order, a message confirming the successful placement of the trade
will be displayed.
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4.3.2 MODIFY
STOP LOSS & TAKE PROFIT
You can add and modify S/L and T/P after you have already placed an
order. From the Terminal window, in the Trade tab, you can see all of your
open trades. With a right-click on the trade, you can choose to close,
modify or to add a trailing stop. Select “Modify or Delete Order” from the
menu.
The modify window will open, with a “Modify Order” section where you
can see the ‘’Stops level” of the instrument and ”Copy as” buttons (in blue
and red). They copy the current price into the S/L and T/P fields, allowing
you to modify the levels more easily. If the numbers you enter are invalid
the big ”Modify” button at the bottom will turn gray, signaling you to
make corrections. Click the button to submit the changes when you are
ready. The new S/L and T/P levels will appear in the Terminal and on the
chart.
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To modify the Stop Loss and Take Profit you can also use S/L and T/P lines
on the chart. Simply drag them with the mouse. If you use charts for your
trading this is the easiest method to use.
Drag to modify
Profit: -100.00 USD
Pips: -100
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4.4 SETTING
LIMITS AND STOPS IN MT4
You can select either Market execution or Pending order in the “Type”
field, which allows you to choose either Buy Limit, Sell Limit, Buy Stop or
Sell Stop. You need to specify the price at which the order will be
executed in the “At price” field. With one click on the arrows, the current
price will automatically appear in the filed and you can simply adjust it.
Along with the pending order settings, you can add Stop Loss and Take
Profit levels. Click “Place” to submit. A message confirming the order
execution will be displayed.
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To enable an expiry date for your order make sure to tick the “Expiry” field
and then select date and time. The time is always set to your local PC
time.
4.5 HOW TO
CLOSE TRADES IN MT4
You can close your already open trades from the Order window.
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5. TWO SCHOOLS
OF THOUGHT
5.1 FUNDAMENTAL
TRADING
When it comes to forex trading, there are two main approaches:
fundamental analysis and technical analysis. Fundamental analysis is a
method of predicting future price movements based on economic,
political, and social factors. Technical analysis is a method of analyzing
past price data to identify trends and predict future price movements.
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5.2 TECHNICAL
TRADING
Technical trading is a strategy that relies on the analysis of technical
indicators to make trading decisions. Technical indicators are
mathematical calculations based on price, volume, or open interest data
that can be used to predict future price movements. Technical traders
believe that by analysing these indicators, they can identify patterns that
will give them an edge in the market.
There are many different technical indicators available, and each trader
has their own preferences. Some common technical indicators include
moving averages, support and resistance levels, momentum oscillators,
and trend lines. Technical traders will often use multiple indicators to
make sure they have a robust system before making any trades.
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6. TYPES OF
TRADERS
6.1 SWING
TRADING
A swing trader is one who looks to
take advantage of short-term
price changes, or “swings.” Swing
traders typically hold a position for
a few days to a few weeks, and
they aim to profit from the price
swings that occur within this time
frame.
Of course, like all trading strategies, swing trading comes with its own
risks. Perhaps the biggest risk is that because positions are held for such
a short period of time, it can be difficult to accurately predict price
movements.
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6.2 SCALP
TRADING
In the world of forex trading, a scalper is a term used to describe a trader
who takes advantage of small price changes in the market. Scalpers are
one of the most active participants in the market, as they look to take
advantage of every opportunity that presents itself.
While some traders may take a more passive approach, waiting for
larger price movements before entering the market, scalpers are more
concerned with making numerous small profits throughout the day. This
strategy requires a lot of patience and discipline, as well as a keen eye for
spotting opportunities.
1MIN
TIME FRAME
BUY SELL
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7. RISK MANAMENT
IN FOREX TRADING
When trading in forex, it is important to consider risk management. This
means being aware of the risks involved in trading and taking steps to
mitigate these risks. There are a number of risks to consider when trading
forex, including market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.
is the risk that the value of is the risk that a is the risk that a market
a currency will fluctuate counterparty will not be may not have enough
due to changes in the able to meet its liquidity to allow a
underlying economic obligations under a trade to be executed at
conditions. This type of contract. This type of risk the desired price.
risk is inherent in all types is often mitigated by using
of trading, but can be contracts with large banks
exacerbated by leverage. or financial institutions.
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7.1 HOW TO
MANAGE YOUR RISK
When trading forex, it is important to manage your risk. There are a few
ways to do this:
GOOD PLAN
1 STOP LOSSES
COMES FIRST
Your trading strategy is
2 ARE YOUR FRIENDS
the first line of defense Know the price
when it comes to you're willing to pay
building a solid risk and the price you're
management strategy. willing to sell out.
3 TURN OFF
THE NEWS
EMOTIONS
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News release
times tend to bel
WILL BE
volatile so it might
-be best to avoid -. TROUBLE
them..
If you're tired.
sad, feeling a bit
off. don't fight it
Accept that it's
not your day.
5 THE ONE
PERCENT
Never put more SPREAD YOUR EGGS
than 1% of your
total capital into a
6 Never put all your
single trade. capital on one stock or
asset.
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7.2 STEPS TO
BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL TRADER
In order to be a successful forex trader, there are a few key steps that
must be followed. First and foremost, it is essential to have a clear
understanding of what forex trading is and how it works. Once this basic
foundation has been established, it is then time to begin developing a
trading strategy. This strategy should be based on sound analysis and
should be tailored to the individual trader's goals and risk tolerance.
THE PSYCHOLOGY
3 Keep track of your feelings throughout any
trading session
Don't hesitate to trade after a loss
Don't be overconfident after a winning strike
Be attentive to the market's signals
THE TOOLS
4 what indicators do you use?
What tools do you use for analysis?
What tools do you use for risk management?
What are the sources of information you use and why?
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