
Table of Contents
- Welcome to the World of Forex Trading
- What Do We Trade in the Forex Market?
- How Do You Actually Trade Forex?
- Fundamental or Technical Analysis?
- Further Information on Forex Specifics
- Trading Psychology
- Time to Trade
- Conclusion
- Bonus Trading System Download Area
- How to Load a Template or Custom Indicators onto your MT4 Platform
- Recommended Resources
This book is for those of you who are just starting to consider trading Forex but don’t know where to start, given the abundance of information on the internet. It is a good first book to read, to gain an understanding of the very basics. As a Bonus, Jim offers one of his Trading Systems, as well as the indicators without any further cost to his readers.
As the title indicates, this book is oriented toward giving beginners the basics. The author is a self-taught forex trader who became intrigued by currency exchange and its profits at a private gathering for stock traders. The text stands out for Brown’s clear, concise language that, without being condescending, never takes the reader’s knowledge for granted. Some of the basics covered are:
- The definitions of forex and forex markets
- Strategies for entrances and exits
- Trading psychology
- The ins and outs of forex pairs
- Places to trade foreign currencies
- Tips for selecting a broker
Brown also offers up his own trading strategy that a novice can use, or at least be inspired by and use as a guideline for creating a personalized one.
– JB Maverick, INVESTOPEDIA
Jim Brown is one of the more well-known authors in the currency trading industry. Brown authored several forex market books that range from introductory level material to more advanced titles focused on complex trading and market dynamics. Forex Trading is the first book in a multi-book series and is targeted at new investors interested in trading the forex market.
New traders will benefit from the information in the book as well as bonus access to Jim’s Facebook group and one of his Trading Systems. Readers appreciated the short, concise and practical advice provided in the book.
If you are interested in trading the forex market and want practical, actionable advice, Brown’s book delivers. You will get a full picture of the technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and trading psychology required to be a successful trader.
The author gives you just enough information to get you excited about trading as well as the necessary tools to make your first trades. You’ll know pretty quickly if you have the stomach for trading the forex market and if so, the author gives you a roadmap to navigate more advanced trading topics in his next books which we discuss below.
– Lou Haverty, FINANCIAL ANALYST INSIDER
Jim Brown is an experienced trader and well known in the Forex community for writing several popular Forex books. In this book, Jim explains the basics of the Forex market in simple terms. This book is highly rated and great for new Forex traders.
Jim also goes over his simple, profitable trading strategy in this book as well. This trading system doesn’t require any paid or proprietary indicators. Everything you need to trade this system is already included in your Forex trading platform.
– FX DAY JOB
Very suitable for beginner traders, this book covers essential elements of Forex trading, including:
- Strategies for Entries
- Strategies for Exits
- Money Management
- Trading Psychology
- Basic Trading System
With the basic trading system that is included in the book you can build your own trading strategy. If you are approaching Forex trading as a beginner, and would like to have a Forex strategy book that covers the basics in a very clear manner, go and grab it now!
– ADMIRAL MARKETS
Jim has been Featured on:
- Desire To Trade Podcast with Etienne Crete
- Trading Nuts Podcast with Cam Hawkins
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