The law relating to investment, taxations, benefits and handling of money are constantly changing and are often subject to changes in government policies. And whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy in various indicators, publications and presentations, they only provide reasonable assurance. Supporting material has always served as reference but a person should satisfy himself independently of the appropriateness of any situation. Such satisfaction can be obtained through expert advice or otherwise.
Here is the thing! if it was that simple to be successful than why isn't everyone successful? You might be living in a wealthy country but even than you might not be rich. Why is that so? What is the mindset of a millionaire that makes him what he is. He must be having some special attribute that is why he is not living on a pension. Try to model that millionaire and be impatient while doing so. The key is you should try to LEARNNNNN..... from the ones that are successful in a rapid time.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
FOREX TRADING : DERIVATIVE AND UNDERLYING IN FOREX MARKET
In foreign exchange agreements derivative is simply a tool which has a value and is linked with a particular asset. This specific asset is known as underlying. Underlying can be a share or a currency. Derivatives are used for speculation business purposes.
In forex trading there are numerous derivatives.
a. Spot Trading: As the name suggests spot trading is what is simply known as forex i.e on the spot trading. Spot trading involves the quick assessment of price pattern. It involves an immediate delivery of the other currency.The by-and-large applicable time for the settlement of Foreign exchange spot trades is 2 days. In these transactions the seller holds the short position anticipating a decline in the value of the currency exchanged. Whereas the holder affirms a long position who will enjoy the profit on the appreciation of the currency acquired. Spot trading is a leveraged trading instrument.
b. Forward Trading: It is the trading of currencies at current market prices where actual settlement is to take place at a forward date. This technique is also referred to as front running. The settlement time may vary from one month to twelve months. Forward price is the price where the currencies are to be exchanged. The difference between spot price and forward price is called forward premium or forward discount measured as a profit or loss for the purchaser.
In forex trading there are numerous derivatives.
a. Spot Trading: As the name suggests spot trading is what is simply known as forex i.e on the spot trading. Spot trading involves the quick assessment of price pattern. It involves an immediate delivery of the other currency.The by-and-large applicable time for the settlement of Foreign exchange spot trades is 2 days. In these transactions the seller holds the short position anticipating a decline in the value of the currency exchanged. Whereas the holder affirms a long position who will enjoy the profit on the appreciation of the currency acquired. Spot trading is a leveraged trading instrument.
b. Forward Trading: It is the trading of currencies at current market prices where actual settlement is to take place at a forward date. This technique is also referred to as front running. The settlement time may vary from one month to twelve months. Forward price is the price where the currencies are to be exchanged. The difference between spot price and forward price is called forward premium or forward discount measured as a profit or loss for the purchaser.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
FOEX TRADING : A NOTE ON THE BASIS OF FX MARKET
Forex Trading was well established from the beginning of twentieth century. But shifting from the gold standard to fx standard in 1931 saw the real hype in fx market and for the next 4 decades the fx market underwent many changes.
Characteristics of fx market
a) Fx market is a global non-formal organisation and has no central market.
b) Since different financial markets have different operating times so fx market operates 24/7.
c) Since fx market deals with the transfer of different currencies so the stability of fx market has ensured the increased transfer of wealth.
d) Fx market can take shape of a penny stock market as well as a macro level market i.e it is suitable at every level of investment.
e) Fx market serves as a price discovery tool.
Persons involved in fx trading
a) Commercial banks
b) Exchange markets
c) Central banks
d) Firms
e) Private individuals
Fundamental Analysis essential in fx market
a) Study the demand for a currency over a time i.e capital analysis
b) Study the imports and exports of a country over a time i.e trade analysis
Risks involved in fx transactions
a) Measure of skewness in difference currencies.
b) Risk arising from hedging and other internal and external strategies.
c) Altering fx rates can influence an entity's operating effectiveness.
Characteristics of fx market
a) Fx market is a global non-formal organisation and has no central market.
b) Since different financial markets have different operating times so fx market operates 24/7.
c) Since fx market deals with the transfer of different currencies so the stability of fx market has ensured the increased transfer of wealth.
d) Fx market can take shape of a penny stock market as well as a macro level market i.e it is suitable at every level of investment.
e) Fx market serves as a price discovery tool.
Persons involved in fx trading
a) Commercial banks
b) Exchange markets
c) Central banks
d) Firms
e) Private individuals
Fundamental Analysis essential in fx market
a) Study the demand for a currency over a time i.e capital analysis
b) Study the imports and exports of a country over a time i.e trade analysis
Risks involved in fx transactions
a) Measure of skewness in difference currencies.
b) Risk arising from hedging and other internal and external strategies.
c) Altering fx rates can influence an entity's operating effectiveness.
Friday, November 12, 2010
FOREX TRADING : CONTRACT FOR DIFFERENCE CFD INTERPRETED
CFD or Contract For Difference means the contract in which the difference between the currency value at the time of contract and present currency value is paid to the seller. This encourages the vendor in buying such a currency which value is anticipated to increase and selling such a currency which value is speculated to decline. Such contracts are entered into, to guard against future losses through price fluctuations. CFDs are not accompanied by any consideration except the gain from fluctuation of the currency itself.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
FOREX TRADING : EURO-DEBT PROBLEM CAUSES EURO TO FALL
Greece debt influenza commuted by global crises has undermined Euro against the Greenback further on Tuesday with still expectations on decline. Investors have implied to approach Dollar against Euro ahead to year-end closing of books of accounts, keeping in view to peripheral Euro-Zone Debt. This sovereign debt problem is now the new driving force of the market following the injection of $600bn into the economy to incite a lagging recovery. Since any clear cut solution is not at hand spread-widening seams inevitable.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
FOREX TRADING : MACROPRUDENTIALISM
Macroprudential Policy is a process of defining conditions causing financial unease and devising procedures to mitigate to resulting eruption. Evaluation is conducted through macroeconomic market tests. Macroprudential procedures employ reasonability analysis, ratio scrutiny, capital adequacy, profit breakdown, liquidity examination, management performance inquiry to study the health of an institution. Further GDP emergence, inflation, interest rates, forex ontogeny are also put to test.
Macroprudential policies are essentially designed to cope with leverage and liquidity mismatches through systematic risk management. Monetary policy deals with stabalising the credit bubble and macroprudential policy is concerned with the financial system as a whole. So this implies that in the macroprudential policy spectrum credit policy also finds it's place.
Many technocrats believe that macro prudential procedures is a new term used for the same old purpose i.e system management; in which the central banks are involved through out their history. Rather this term has evolved over the past 15 years for the purpose of 'express renewed emphasis' and this emphasis was indispensable for a variety of reasons. Firstly over the last 15 years it became clear that even if the commercial banks are performing up to the task, the system can still be stunned by financial shocks as observed during the Asia 97 Crisis. Secondly, the central banks have understood that system stability is co related with monetary permanence.
Macroprudential policies are essentially designed to cope with leverage and liquidity mismatches through systematic risk management. Monetary policy deals with stabalising the credit bubble and macroprudential policy is concerned with the financial system as a whole. So this implies that in the macroprudential policy spectrum credit policy also finds it's place.
Many technocrats believe that macro prudential procedures is a new term used for the same old purpose i.e system management; in which the central banks are involved through out their history. Rather this term has evolved over the past 15 years for the purpose of 'express renewed emphasis' and this emphasis was indispensable for a variety of reasons. Firstly over the last 15 years it became clear that even if the commercial banks are performing up to the task, the system can still be stunned by financial shocks as observed during the Asia 97 Crisis. Secondly, the central banks have understood that system stability is co related with monetary permanence.
Friday, October 29, 2010
FOREX TRADING : MONTH END ANALYIS OF FOREX IN VARIOUS MARKETS
- INDIA : Oil imports saw a decline in rupee against dollar on Thursday. But this month showed a continued trend of increased forex reserves as officials urged G 20 to construct a control on forex inflows. Indian forex reserves have skewed upto 6 % since early September. Subbarao added that forex management requires costs as well and it shall be dealt with by all the countries alike.
- CHINA : Stringent monetary policies are to be applied to overcome inflation arising from quantitative easing in major economies. In view of inflationary conditions PBOC is expected to raise interest rate. US Treasury Secretary Geithner urged not to exercise competitive devaluation. US having devalued greenback through QE tries to use China as a scapegoat. Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan had talks with Geithner which in Wang's opinion will help relations between the two nations. China's forex reserves hit an all time high in third quarter this year. But due to decreasing trend in US dollar, China will face forex losses since dollar constitutes as a mojor representative in Chinese forex holdings.
- JAPAN : Since the investors are skeptic about the Fed tactics regarding QE, dollar showed a rising and then falling trend amid this vague situation. Japanese Finance Minister expressed his views regarding this situation as he said that Japan is hawk-eying the global forex stances. Following the BoJ decision to maintain the same interest rate for the last quarter, yen showed an rise against dollar on Thursday.
- US : The extent of quantitative easing in November will have effects rooting to the very core of global forex market. Investors perceived that Fed's plan of pooling the market with greenback will depreciate it's value; but they have now rather contrasting views upon the extent of QE. Hopes lie on the GDP that it will immune the drastic dominance of the imminent stimulus plan if it appear the be stronger-than-anticipated.
- Brazil : Brazil's Central Bank showed a disconcern towards increasing interest rates despite warmed up economic conditions. At G20 Brazil opted that measures should be taken to move towards a market determined forex system.
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