Forex Information

Introduction

Forex market also known as foreign exchange is a new concept for India. It is a place where various currencies are traded. Foreign exchange or forex means a market place where one currency is traded for another. The major players of this market are banks, financial institution, large companies, financial brokers and individuals. In the recent years forex trading has gained tremendous popularity. These are unique by its large volume, extreme liquidity, 24 hour trading availability and various types of options available.

Forex market and India

Indian forex market is small when compared with other developed countries but with the multinationals coming up and new government policies the path of expansion is on its new heights. The Indian government has now open up new ways to trade and regulated this market as well. India has shown great rise in its forex turnover in last three years. People now feel comfortable to trade in and exit from the market.

Indias share in world forex market has shown growth of 0.9% last year and will grow further. It is the fastest growth of any country. The growth rates of developed countries is much lower compared with developing countries.UK and US have shown the lowest change in contribution of foreign exchange. In India people are now more aware of the kinds of trading like derivative markets, options, swapping, hedging etc. The most important characteristic of forex is the impact on various currencies by the change in one currency rates. Any economic activity in world affects the forex market immediately.

Rules and Regulations

Indian forex market is regulated by FEMA that is foreign exchange management act 1999. It controls, regulates and manages the activities of forex market in India. All the queries, petitions come under this.

Factors

The factors which influence the forex market in India are government polices and rules, tax structure, inflation rates, RBI rates and interest rates, foreign trade policies, world bank interest rates and economic growth and health.

Conclusion

The three fold growth of forex trades in India has proved the upcoming power and will soon be called as a investment hub. The scope of forex market is very huge in India as it is in its initial stage. New developments are in row and very soon Indian market would emerge as a high potential foreign exchange market place.

In terms of being the best tactician in short-term forex trading, we recommend momentum trading and for good reasons, too. Its main aim is to achieve the profit target as soon as possible with as little risk possible under the volatile circumstances that surround each forex transaction. Basically, you take advantage of the momentum when it is on your side by entering the forex market either on a long or short basis.

You will require three kinds of moving averages to accomplish your purpose, namely, the moving average convergence divergence (MACD), the 100-day simple moving average (SMA), and the 20-day exponential moving average (EMA). You will see why later.

For the MACD, be sure to use the default setting on the 5-minute chart. Said default setting is: Signal ENA=9, First EMA=12, and Second EMA=26. To start on this short-term forex trading strategy, open the 5-minute chart and look for the right currency pair. This means the pair trading below the SMA and EMA. Take a look at the MACD histogram. You will enter into a long trade when the MACD starts turning positive but stay within 5 candles. Your stop loss margin must be positioned at the candles low point, which should be above the EMA and SMA.

You will exit half of your position the moment the trade changes in your favour but be sure that it is still within the amount risked. The other half of your position will follow a trailing stop within a -15 pips on the 20-day EMA. This forex trading tactic should pay off handsomely under the right circumstances.

Now, lets assume that that your chosen currency pair is trading in the opposite direction above the EMA and SMA that is. In this case, you must be patient and wait until such time that the currency pair is trading below both the EMA and SMA by 15 pips, minimum.

In reverse of the first situation, you will enter into a short trade with the MACD turning negative within 5 candles. (The first situation was go long on positive turn). Your stop loss is at the high point of the first candle breaking through the EMA and SMA. (In the first, it was at a low point). You will also exit half of your position with the other half set for a trailing stop at +15 pips on the EMA. Again, this forex trading strategy should be in your favour when you can closely monitor the charts.

There are other strategies for short-term forex transactions, of course. Two examples are the use of 2 charts, namely, the hourly and the 10-minute charts as well as the 200-bar MA. You can also explore these options but we recommend trying the momentum trading strategy first.