You cannot go anywhere without somebody giving you advice about forex. You don’t know if they are telling you good information or just what they might have picked up on, from unknown sources. If you want real information and want to be your own expert on the subject, this article is for you.

The first step in becoming a Forex trader is to find a broker. Without a broker you can’t get into the market to begin trading. Your broker should charge a reasonable commission on your profits. Also take into account the minimum and maximum amount the broker will let you deposit or withdraw at any one time.

When trading, try to avoid placing protective stops on numbers that are obviously round. When you do have to place a stop, make sure to put it below those round numbers and on short positions instead. Round numbers include 10, 20, …