Forex Trading: Can You Really Make Money Trading Forex?
Sunday, October 5th, 2008The notion of trading foreign exchange (Forex) currencies may sound like a fairy tale. You’re doubtless asking yourself if there is any possibility that you can earn cash trading Forex?
If the prices on the Forex markets stayed the same all the time then you would think there would a definite winner and loser for each Forex deal that took place. But that view is way, way too simple. Sure, if I was selling you actual cash dollars in exchange for dollar notes, there′d likely be a no-win situation. Of course, if you offered to sell me $500 for $400 then you’d lose $100 on the trade and I’d win the same amount.
Of course, since it’s real life, Forex trading isn’t quite as easy as in that example.
The exchange rate between any two currencies is a moving target. Just look at the graphs and you’ll see how much movement there is in an hour, let alone a day. Then remember that whilst dealing Forex can be simply selling US Dollars to buy Canadian dollars. I could change my dollars into euros first, if the mood took me. Or if I thought making two exchanges would be better than making one. Even after the fees involved.