In this article we look at the different types of currency trading strategies and systems the forex trader can choose from before commencing their FX trading journey.
The Best Currency Trading System
There are many many different currency trading systems out there for sale, some even claim to be the best currency trading strategy ever! Unfortunately, these systems sold online rarely (if ever) live up to this bold claim. And the reality is, if these forex strategies were really any good, it is unlikely they would be for sale. The owner of the system would be using it to make money currency trading, instead of spending his time and possibly money marketing the strategy
Carry Trade Strategy
The carry trade is an extremely popular trade in the FX Market. It is made possible by the fact that different countries have a different benchmark interest rate. At the time of writing this article, Japan’s benchmark interest rate was just 0.5%, whilst the benchmark rate for New Zealand was 8.25%. Interest rates fluctuate based on economic conditions. It is USUALLY the case when one benchmark rate is on an upward trend and another country’s benchmark rate is on a downward trend, the currency on the upward trend will appreciate against the currency that is on the downward trend. This is not a guarantee, but it is a common occurrence. Each time you buy a currency pair that has a positive interest rate differential, you will receive a credit each day for the interest rate differential. However, the reverse is true if the pair you are trading has a negative interest rate differential. For example, a long NZD/JPY position would receive a credit each day (also known as the swap) whilst a short NZD/JPY position would have to pay the negative interest daily.
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