Recent content by Pipsqueamish

This appears to be a hot topic at the moment. I'd like to add my two pennies to the conversation without upsetting anybody who's invested in one side of the argument or another. As far as I'm concerned binary options trading IS gambling. Not just in the way that all trading detractors call it...

So do those nicknames only apply to that specific currency pair? Or can they be used to refer to a currency on its own? For example is it correct to refer to the NZD as the Kiwi or is it only the Kiwi when paired with USD?

Lol to Pharaoh's comment. For me it's the challenge of something that's so big and so difficult that you can never hope to cover all the angles. It's a lifelong project for me and I'm enjoying the journey.

Of course losses are a part of trading. No-one will ever have a perfect record. But that's what the demo accounts are for. If you can't get yourself to a place where the majority of your trades are successful, ie. if you've failed to develop a system that gives you a statistical advantage...

Hi, I reeeeaally wish I had done this. I think even if you're not going to bother going over it again just the act of putting things down in writing helps. It solidifies things in your mind and you have access to them far easier. I couldn't tell you anything about my first 6 months of trading...

Hello Carollynne, Most people are saying between 3 to 6 months and I'd have to agree. The only thing I'd add is that no-matter how much experience you get on demo, it doesn't translate directly to trading with your own money. So whatever the case, be prepared for some upheaval when you go to...

fake housing market boom One thing I found fascinating about all the talk of a recovery in U.S housing was the statistics regarding house prices rising but home ownership actually being in decline. I can't find the initial article but it was also reported by Bloomberg here. The so-so...

Hi everyone! This is my first post here. I'm not a complete newbie as far as Forex trading is concerned but I certainly wouldn't call myself a veteran either. I've found this forum very useful in the past so I thought it was about time I started to take part. Happy trading and look...