Let’s Talk Forex with Alison and Chris
Let’s Talk Forex with Alison and Chris is your weekly source of Forex trading insights. Whether you are a beginner looking for guidance on how to start, or a seasoned trader who wants to learn about new strategies, you’ll find something new and useful in every episode. Alison and Chris’ knowledge of Forex trading shines through, as they bring to the table years of experience trading Forex and writing about the trading industry. They cover a wide range of topics, including how to choose a broker and trading platforms, manage risk and protect your funds, trading psychology, trading strategies, interviews with Forex traders and much more. Subscribe now and stay up to date with every new episode! 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.
Episodes
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
This week Alison and Chris are joined by Chris Weston, Head of Research at Pepperstone. A former trader with 20 years’ experience in the industry, Chris discusses how to create a rules-based trading plan and shares inspirational tips and strategies from his own vast knowledge of the trading world.
Our Pepperstone Review: https://fxscouts.com/broker/pepperstone/Sign up to The Daily Fix with Chris Weston: https://cloud.go.pepperstone.com/join-daily-fixFollow Chris Weston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisWeston_PS
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.
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
The VIX was created by the Chicago Board Options Exchange in 1993 to measure stock market volatility, specifically volatility in the S&P 500 index. The VIX is often called the “fear index” because when the VIX rises, stock markets tend to crash. In this episode we explain how traders can use it to hedge against falling stocks and how it is traded as a CFD instrument.
Learn more about the VIX here: https://fxscouts.com/forex-brokers/vix-volatility-brokers/
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.
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Do you know which trading platform works best for you? This week, Alison and Chris take a close look at MT4, MT5 and cTrader and discuss why each one suits a different type of trader. Tune in to find out which one will fit you best and how your choice will impact your trading.
Learn more about why Apple banned MT4 and MT5 from the App Store here: https://fxscouts.com/app-store-takedown-highlights-security-flaws-in-worlds-most-popular-forex-trading-platform/
Watch our MT4 tutorial here: https://youtu.be/zzs3MJZgjPU
Watch our MT5 tutorial here: https://youtu.be/-fa4WVwiuN8
Watch our cTrader tutorial here: https://youtu.be/pnPc7GOD9qE
Visit https://fxscouts.com to learn more about which brokers offer the best platforms.
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.
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
In the second part of our series on psychology in trading, Alison and Chris chat about market psychology, also called behavioural economics. While markets may seem rational and driven by fundamentals, they are often upended by herd mentality and other irrational factors which can drive prices in unexpected directions.
Useful links:Previous Episode with HFM’s analysts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wgMsHzEBQY7yuilCKFkm5?si=7e4b5516feb74ebf Elliott Wave Theory: https://fxscouts.com/forex-education/elliott-wave-principle/The Volatility Index: https://fxscouts.com/forex-brokers/vix-volatility-brokers/
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.
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
In this special double-length episode, Alison and Chris are joined by HFM’s (formerly Hotforex) top market analysts, Stuart Cowell and Andria Pichidi. In a wide-ranging conversation, Stuart and Andria discuss their market predictions for 2023, the importance of trading psychology, and reveal their top tips for beginner traders to become successful.
As promised, here are a few links to events, books, and articles mentioned in this episode:
HFM’s USD Analysis: https://tradeforexsa.co.za/dovish-statement-bumps-usdindex/
Autochartist Tool: https://www.hfm.com/sv/en/trading-tools/autochartist
Mark Douglas - Trading in the Zone: https://books.google.pt/books?id=8SL6VVMa9AcC&lpg=PA9&pg=PA9#v=onepage&q&f=false
Edwin Lefèvre - Reminiscences of a Stock Operator: https://books.google.pt/books?id=Bu-ZEAAAQBAJ&lpg=PP1&pg=PP1#v=onepage&q&f=false
Charlie Munger Profile: https://www.forbes.com/profile/charles-munger/
Contact for HFM’s Joburg offices: https://www.hfm.com/za/en/contact-us
Finance Magnates Event in Joburg: https://events.financemagnates.com/fmas23/lp/
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.
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Join Alison and Chris as they discuss how fear and greed drive poor trading decisions, and advise on the best ways to keep emotion out of your 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.
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Momentum trading is a strategy that capitalises on momentum to enter a trend as it is picking up steam. "Buying high and selling higher" sounds easy, but successful momentum strategies rely heavily on oscillators and technical analysis. Join us as we discuss which indicators to use, how to create a momentum trading strategy, and how to avoid the common pitfalls.
Check out our Forex education section for some additional reading.
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.
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Support and resistance are two foundational concepts in technical analysis. Understanding what these terms mean and their practical application is essential to trading. This episode covers the basics of support and resistance, how to identify these levels, and how to employ them in various trading strategies.
More info on how to place your first trade here.
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.
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Copy trading is a great way for beginners who lack trading experience and knowledge to start their trading careers. It helps traders familiarise themselves with different platforms, when to enter and exit trades, and gain some understanding of the various financial instruments.
We have put together a list of brokers who offer copy trading to help you get started.
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.
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
In our final episode of Season 1, Alison and Chris look at some of the most successful Forex trades in history... and some of the most disastrous. Tune in to pick up tips from the best traders of all time, and some valuable lessons from the biggest trading losses.
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.
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