Let’s Talk Forex with Alison and Chris

102. 7 Practical Hacks to Boost Your Trading Win Rate

In this episode of Let's Talk Products, Alison and Chris walk listeners through seven actionable hacks to enhance trading win rates. They discuss practical strategies that traders—whether beginners or experienced—can implement right away to sharpen their trading discipline, improve decision-making, and boost overall performance.
Watch the video version of this episode here: https://bit.ly/3TrNWJw 
Key Hacks Discussed:
Avoid Watching Your Profit and Loss All Day
Use Limit Orders Over Market Orders
Keep a Trading Journal
Take Breaks After Big Wins or Losses
Trade Less, But Smarter
Spend More Time Reviewing Yourself, Not Just the Market
Help Other Traders
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FxScouts DISCLAIMER:
75-90% of retail traders lose money trading Forex and CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and leveraged trading work and if you can afford the high risk of losing your money. Any information discussed here is solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or investment advice.

101. Minimising Losses in Forex Trading

This week Alison and Chris discuss a subject on every trader's mind: How to minimise losses. Everyone knows how to set a stop loss, but protecting your trading capital requires so much more. Tune in to hear Chris and Alison's advice on risk management, psychological discipline, adaptability, and how to use all the tools at your disposal.
Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://bit.ly/3BcdW59 
FxScouts DISCLAIMER:
75-90% of retail traders lose money trading Forex and CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and leveraged trading work and if you can afford the high risk of losing your money. Any information discussed here is solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or investment advice.

100. Mastering Currency Pairs: Everything You Need to Know for Successful Trading

Podcast video on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4d5z8au 
Major, minor, and exotic currency pairs each have distinct characteristics that affect how they are traded in the forex market. They differ in terms of their liquidity, volatility, and availability at various Forex brokers. In this episode, Chris and Alison discuss how traders must adjust their strategies when trading these pairs, considering factors like political stability, economic conditions, and market sentiment, which can have a more significant impact on exotics than on major or minor pairs.
Live charts for major pairs:
EUR/USD: https://fxscouts.com/currency_pair/eurusd/
GBP/USD: https://fxscouts.com/currency_pair/gbpusd/
USD/JPY: https://fxscouts.com/currency_pair/usdjpy/
AUD/USD: https://fxscouts.com/currency_pair/audusd/
EUR/GBP: https://fxscouts.com/currency_pair/eurgbp/
USD/CAD: https://fxscouts.com/currency_pair/usdcad/
EUR/JPY: https://fxscouts.com/currency_pair/eurjpy/ 
AUD/JPY: https://fxscouts.com/currency_pair/audjpy/ 
USD/CHF: https://fxscouts.com/currency_pair/usdchf/ 
FxScouts DISCLAIMER:
75-90% of retail traders lose money trading Forex and CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and leveraged trading work and if you can afford the high risk of losing your money. Any information discussed here is solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or investment advice.

99. Season 5 starts now! Swing Trading vs Day Trading - which style suits you best?

Watch the video version of this episode here: https://bit.ly/3ZpGDWr 
Active traders often group themselves into two camps: day traders or swing traders. Both seek to profit from short-term price movements as opposed to holding assets for long-term growth. The primary difference in the trading strategies is that day traders make many trades during a day, while swing traders trade an asset over a longer time frame, typically two days to a few weeks. Because we get so many questions from traders about which style is better, we thought we would talk about the pros and cons of day trading vs. swing trading.
FxScouts DISCLAIMER:
75-90% of retail traders lose money trading Forex and CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and leveraged trading work and if you can afford the high risk of losing your money. Any information discussed here is solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or investment advice.

98. Season Finale: Market Pulse - 2024 Midyear Update

In this episode, Alison and Chris dive into the dynamic market movements of the first half of 2024. This year has been marked by unexpected developments across various markets. Join us as we explore:
The Forex Market: A detailed analysis of the EUR/USD performance and key factors influencing its trajectory.
Gold: Insights into what propelled gold to its all-time highs and predictions on its future direction.
Bitcoin: Discussion on the significant Bitcoin halving event, the emergence of Bitcoin ETFs, and the new all-time high achieved in March.
South African Rand: Examination of the forces affecting the South African Rand since 2023 and potential impacts post-elections.
Prop Trading Scandals: An overview of the recent controversies in proprietary trading and the regulatory crackdowns that followed.
Tune in for a comprehensive review of these major market events and trends.
Supporting links for this episode: 
Chris on the future of prop trading: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gWxbNHUumhljDEr5xXDaY?si=f77efdbb328141c7
Why gold prices are so high: https://fxscouts.com/news/will-gold-prices-continue-climbing/
Why Forex trading volumes were low in early 2024: https://fxscouts.com/news/why-are-forex-trading-volumes-falling-in-2024-and-why-is-it-all-the-feds-fault/
Bitcoin's rise from the ashes: https://fxscouts.com/news/bitcoin-tops-50k-as-etf-interest-surges-traders-eye-aprils-halving-event/
 
FxScouts DISCLAIMER:
75-90% of retail traders lose money trading Forex and CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and leveraged trading work and if you can afford the high risk of losing your money. Any information discussed here is solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or investment advice.

97. Managing Risk: Essential Strategies for Traders

Managing your risk in Forex trading is paramount to long-term success. Traders often underestimate the effects of market volatility and high leverage, and how margin calls can lead to the loss of capital.  In this episode, Alison and Chris discuss effective risk management strategies, such as setting stop-loss orders, hedging, and correct position-sizing, to help traders navigate the unpredictable nature of the Forex market with greater confidence and sustainability.
Go vote on the topic of our final episode of season 4 (poll closes June 23rd, 2024): https://bit.ly/3KVTJSJ
Link to a previous episode on risk management (Apologies for the sound quality, this was one of our very first episodes!): https://spoti.fi/4b6UxyP
 
FxScouts DISCLAIMER:
75-90% of retail traders lose money trading Forex and CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and leveraged trading work and if you can afford the high risk of losing your money. Any information discussed here is solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or investment advice.

96. Limit Orders: Maximise your profit potential

Limit orders are powerful trading tools, but they require patience and a thorough analysis of the market to use them correctly. This week, Alison and Chris break down what limit orders are and how they can help achieve better profits. But they also have disadvantages, so tune in and find out how to best integrate them into your trading strategy.
YouTube video on placing stop looses (which is also discussed a bit in this episode): https://youtu.be/ZLWvIA-4-O4?si=rv6EAsU4BWEnwB2g 
FxScouts DISCLAIMER:
75-90% of retail traders lose money trading Forex and CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and leveraged trading work and if you can afford the high risk of losing your money. Any information discussed here is solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or investment advice.

95. Prop Trading: The future of trading or doomed to fail?

The popularity of prop trading has exploded in the past few years, but the industry has been engulfed in chaos over the last 6 months. This week, with Alison away, Chris looks at how prop trading works, why it's so popular, what is causing the troubles besetting the industry, and whether calmer waters are in sight.
Link to Neal Bateman's interview: https://spoti.fi/4aN4KQM 
FxScouts DISCLAIMER:
75-90% of retail traders lose money trading Forex and CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and leveraged trading work and if you can afford the high risk of losing your money. Any information discussed here is solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or investment advice.

94. Mastering Double Tops: Avoiding Costly Mistakes

This week, Alison and Chris delve into one of the most common yet often misidentified chart patterns: Double Tops. Understanding this pattern can be a powerful tool for predicting future price movements, but misidentifying it can lead to significant losses.
Tune in to learn: 🔍 How to accurately identify double tops 📈 How to effectively incorporate them into your trading strategy 💡 Tips and tricks to avoid common pitfalls
Enhance your trading skills with expert insights and practical advice. Don’t miss out!
Link to Alison's YouTube video as promised: https://youtu.be/Dx3tiwYcZeg 
FxScouts DISCLAIMER:
75-90% of retail traders lose money trading Forex and CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and leveraged trading work and if you can afford the high risk of losing your money. Any information discussed here is solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or investment advice.

93. Forex.com or IG: Which broker is right for you?

This week Alison and Chris take a closer look at two giants of the trading industry. IG and Forex.com have both been around for decades and are trusted by hundreds of thousands of traders around the world. As you might expect, they excel in most areas but there are key differences that make them suitable for different types of trader. Listen in to find out which one best suits you and your trading style.
Our review of Forex.com: https://fxscouts.com/broker/forexcom/
Visit Forex.com: https://fxscouts.com/go/broker/forexcom/signup/ 
Our review of IG: https://fxscouts.com/broker/ig/
Visit IG: https://fxscouts.com/go/broker/ig/signup/ 
 
FxScouts DISCLAIMER:
75-90% of retail traders lose money trading Forex and CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and leveraged trading work and if you can afford the high risk of losing your money. Any information discussed here is solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or investment advice.