Our previous question and answer article was so popular that we decided to add another round! What follows are some of the most popular questions (and answers, of course) as asked by novice Forex traders. Education is the key to success, so read on!
Question #1: Why is Forex a Bad Idea?
There are some statistics out there that suggest that 70% or more of first-time traders fail. Those that come across these statistics are often scared away from trading because it seems like it just isn’t worth it. In reality, many of these traders walk away over simple problems that could have been avoided, like opening a trading account with zero knowledge of the market, not using risk-management precautions, and so on. As long as you start well-prepared, you’ll be among the traders that succeed.
Question #2: Is Forex a Good Career?
There are certainly several benefits to becoming a trader, including flexible work hours, the ability to work from home, and being your own boss, just to name a few. Of course, you would need to invest a good chunk of money to make enough profit to be able to trade full-time. Those that still need another source of income often trade part-time.
Question #3: Is Forex Trading Difficult to Learn?
While there is a lot of information you’ll need to know before you get started trading, we wouldn’t consider it to be difficult. You will need to invest some time into learning, but the good news is that all of this can be found on the internet for free. You can also avoid strategies or indicators that seem overly complicated and stick with things you understand.
Question #4: How Do I Start Trading Forex with $100?
If you have at least $100 to invest, you’ll find a lot of brokers that are willing to let you open an account. Some brokers even waive a deposit requirement altogether or ask for as little as $10. You’ll simply need to shop around to find an option that offers an account with a $100 (or less) deposit minimum.
Question #5: Can a Beginner Make Money Trading Forex?
Yes, but your chances of success depend on a few factors, most importantly that you start prepared and choose a trustworthy broker. Beginners are more prone to avoidable mistakes because they simply haven’t had the chance to learn from them. One of the best things you can do to avoid this is to spend time reading articles that provide tips and tricks specifically for beginners. You can also read about common beginner mistakes to ensure that you don’t follow the same path.
Question #6: Can you Start Trading Forex with No Money?
Sort of. You could start out with a demo account, which is like a practice account that allows you to trade without using real money. If you’re a beginner, you should start with a demo anyways while you work on saving up an initial investment. If you want to open a live account with no money, it is possible if you can find a broker offering a bonus to new traders. However, it may be difficult to find such a bonus that doesn’t require you to deposit anything at all, and these offers often come and go periodically.
Question #7: What is the Best Currency to Invest in?
This depends on the times, but currently, many traders would recommend the British pound. In particular, the GBP/USD and EUR/GBP. Of course, you’ll want to ensure that this is still a smart investment in case the recommendation goes out of date.
