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Forex trading used to be the exclusive business of the banks where the banks make millions of dollars by just exchanging the currencies of different countries. But the internet has changed all that and now you can trade Forex even in your own bedroom with as little as $100 start up capital. While it is possible to start Forex trading with $100, it is however not advisable for profit sake. In this article, I will be endeavor to address some of the mysteries about Forex trading for beginners.

Is Forex trading still profitable for ordinary individual? How much can you possibly earn trading Forex on part time or as full time trader? What are the risks involved in Forex trading that you need to be aware of. Can average person start a Forex trading business with basic knowledge about money market and financial management? All these and more will be answered in no particular order in this article. So, follow through to the end and don’t forget to drop a comment.

What Exactly Is Forex Trading?

Forex trading can be defined as the online/internet currency exchange trade or act of simultaneously buying and selling currencies of different countries online using internet trading platforms. Forex stands for Foreign Exchange so, Forex Trading simply means Foreign exchange trading or trading on foreign currency by its exchange rate. Since Forex trading involves the disparities in foreign exchange rates, making profit or loss in Forex trade is usually determined by the economic state of different countries at a time.

SEE ALSO: A Simple Way To avoid Losses In Your Forex Trade

Since the economy of different countries is not static in relation to one another at any point in time, the Forex market is never fixed or stagnant at any point in time as well. It is a volatile market that is constantly changing and are never accurately predicted. This is where the profit or loss is made. If the currency goes up in your favor, you make profit, it it goes down against you, you make loss.

Understanding the Forex Market

To understand the Forex market and be good at it, you have to avail yourself to serious training in Forex trading! You must acquire the technical knowledge required in Forex trading. You must have enough time and willingness to study this ever changing price market over a period of time and be up to date with the local and foreign news as global trends have a tendency to determine the direction the prices of the currency goes, either up or down.

To assist you in the learning process, it is important to use a demo account for practice. Almost all the Forex trading platforms have demo accounts were you can practice Forex trading in what looks like real time trading. The demo accounts are loaded with virtual money and in real time mode. The only difference is that you neither make profit nor loss in demo trading.

You need to continue to practice with the Forex demo account until you become very proficient. You must be good with the virtual trade before you ever attempt with real money because once you are up with the real money, there is no going back, its either profit or loss. From then, it becomes investment that must be handled very seriously. Your investment in Forex trading is not something you joke with, you need to be up to date with knowledge and information. You must be into it and do research regularly.

How To Get Started With Your Forex Trade

Before you proceed to open an account with any Forex Broker, you must understand that not all Forex Brokers are genuine. Make a thorough research before settling with any trading platform with real time investment. I will advice you use the big and established Forex trading platforms only.

Open Account With Forex Brokers

Go to the website of your desired Forex Brokers and open account. Forex Broker or the Forex trading platforms is the medium through which currency is traded online.

Fund Your Forex Account

Before you start live Forex trade, you must fund your account. Funding can be done through direct deposit or by using your credit/debit cards.

Have A Domiciliary Account

This is very important for effective transaction and to enable you make a withdrawal of your profit when there is any. Some use other currency medium like the eCurrencies but at the end, it will still get to Domiciliary accounts. The Dom account is used for cashing or depositing funds into your Forex trading account.

Fast Internet Connection

You need a very fast and reliable internet connection to be able to trade Forex in Nigeria or elsewhere. Without this, it will be difficult for you to make profit because your internet has to be fast and reliable to enable you take quick actions.

High Performing Laptop

This is  very necessary for efficiency and accurate performance in live market. Do not make the mistake of using a wacky laptop for Forex trading. Most times, the losses people make is as a result of inefficient trading devices.

The profit you make depends on your trading skills. Yes, people are still making profit in Forex trading in Nigeria and will continue to make profit as long as currency remain in use. In fact, nothing has changed and will probably change forever.

Start a Forex Trade with little capital is never a good idea. You need to invest something substantial to make reasonable profit. A serious trader trades with thousands of dollars. I have seen people make hundreds of thousands of dollars with Forex trade and you too can.

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74 Comments

  • frank August 23, 2016

    thank you sir for this info on Forex trading. The visual money you talk about is it an app or a cd-like software which I can buy?

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    • Nwankpu Ugochukwu November 14, 2017

      I would love to learn sir… I’ve done many researches about forex and even played many forex games to foster learning,it helped tho… I have created account with almost 4 brokers but I still haven’t used my real money yet because I’m not all that good… Been learning for the past 3months now and it’s still hard to decipher .. Would be glad if you would be off assistance..thanks

    • ANTHONY OLOWOJOBA December 7, 2017

      Hiya Israel,
      Nice post you have here. I am interested in going into forex trading and i will need your coaching pls.
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      I have been in Uk sometimes in 2011 and i am now back in Nigeria.

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    • David January 16, 2018

      please am interested to learn forex trading….. Thank u very much sir in favourable anticipations…… David

    • ESTHER January 24, 2018

      Good day sir, please I want to learn forex trading. Thank you very much sir.

    • Bukola March 23, 2018

      Thank you for the information.
      I am interested in investing in forex but I have zero knowledge. I will be glad to learn from you.
      Thank you.
      Bukola

    • Sunday Ojeleye June 21, 2018

      am interested in this trade… plz how can I get in touch with u
      Beco’s I need this training…

    • charles wilson September 15, 2018

      am interested too, pls how can be in touch with you

    • Anthony October 4, 2018

      please sir I want to learn forex ,can you recommend a good training firm for me?

    • Daso Kehinde October 4, 2018

      Thank you for the information.
      I am interested in investing in forex but I have zero knowledge. I will be glad to learn from you
      Khenny

    • Ajao Emmanuel January 25, 2019

      Please help me sir, i really want to learn my name is emmanuel Ajao pls

  • gudtalent chrisent September 23, 2017

    Wow, This guide is the best!
    Thanks Darlington for sharing, it really helped me alot here.

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    • Nwankpu Ugochukwu November 14, 2017

      I would love to learn sir.. Been on this for 3months and I’m still finding it hard to understand.. Thanks

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    • ANTHONY OLOWOJOBA December 7, 2017

      Dear Bobby,

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      Thanks.

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    • OVIE PETER February 13, 2018

      I am a Nigeria, I want to learn forex trading.

    • Robo March 15, 2018

      how can i contact you sir?
      Via e-mail, or facebook or any social site?

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  • Biodun November 23, 2017

    Although I have heard so much about Forex, just reading about it for the first time. Thank so much for this introductory insight, would like to know more about it.

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  • Emenike Emmanuel January 22, 2018

    Hello Darlington,

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    Blunt piece indeed. You mention plenty of time along strong desire to learn. What risk is there combining FOREX with a high time consuming paid job. I want to learn more.

  • Kim March 14, 2018

    hi, am Kim.
    i would really love to learn about FOREX but i have n basic knowledge of this business yet. how can i start the training??

  • Kenchez March 17, 2018

    Master piece
    Thanks for sharing Sir

  • Ngwu Hilary April 10, 2018

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  • Temitope April 27, 2018

    Nice Info sir, I’m really interested in this forex trading. How do I learn more about it?

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    Please how do I start Forex trading, please?

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    good day sir, i live in Port Har-court city Rivers state Nigeria, when do you have your seminer in Port Har-court and what’s the adress, how much is the cost?

  • alo ekene May 11, 2018

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  • TAIWO May 15, 2018

    Thank you for the information sir, I would like to commence my own trading forex your guidance is seriously needed please

  • DEDEKE ADEWOLE May 21, 2018

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  • Momo May 24, 2018

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  • Edidiong Augustine May 26, 2018

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  • Anthonia Ohunene Simpa May 27, 2018

    How can i open a demo account to enable me to practice?
    How can i also create the main account for the forest trade?

  • Kasim June 1, 2018

    My name is kasim and am a Nigerian and am interested in learning how forex trading business works…..thanks sir as I look forward to hearing from u

  • Dami June 8, 2018

    Hello, I am very interested in learning, how do I learn and start trading without using hosting platforms that also have multi level marketing. I want a company that focuses on only trading. Who knows please?
    If you aren’t interested in the MLM part, they just make money off you every month. Tired of that life, currently on two trading platforms without MLM and I am not about that life, not everyone can network.

  • Boyejo Busayo June 18, 2018

    Please help i want to be part of this and don’t know who to contact…. Please help

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  • Victoria September 24, 2018

    Good day Sir, please am interested in learning Forex Trading and I would really appreciate if you can be my coach. Please when is the next training coming up?

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    how do you know real brokers.

  • JOHN February 25, 2019

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