Ian Armstrong
Ian Armstrong is an avid Forex enthusiast.
He strongly recommends the free beginner's guide to forex trading, available directly from Forex Trading Systems
Articles by this Author
Forex Profits and Losses - Calculating Them Properly
- By Ian Armstrong
- Published 06/1/2008
- Currency Trading
- Unrated
In Forex trading, figuring out "how much you made" isn't as simple a task as say, selling a product. And even though it's usually done for you by your broker, it's still an important thing to know how to do.
How to Choose a Forex Broker That Won't Suck You Dry
- By Ian Armstrong
- Published 05/24/2008
- Currency Trading
- Unrated
Success as a forex trader starts with working only with people, companies and programs that are above-board in every respect. Since your broker handles your money - it's a crucial decision.
Fibonacci Numbers and Forex Trading - Is The Theory Legitimate?
- By Ian Armstrong
- Published 05/18/2008
- Currency Trading
- Unrated
An ancient mathematical formula called the "Fibonacci Formula" is something that many traders swear by, while others scoff at it. This article explains why.
Comparing Forex Trading And The Stock Market
- By Ian Armstrong
- Published 05/10/2008
- Currency Trading
- Unrated
Forex trading is more volatile and fast-moving than investing in the stock market, but the trade-off is that it has a full range of added benefits over the stock market in terms of profit potential.
Profit From Forex Trading With Moving Averages
- By Ian Armstrong
- Published 05/6/2008
- Currency Trading
- Unrated
Moving averages are a set of data used to intelligently predict currency price behaviours and movements based on the current trend. Learning how to read this data properly is a very profitable skill.
Forex Analysis - Turning Data Into Dollars
- By Ian Armstrong
- Published 05/5/2008
- Currency Trading
- Unrated
Some forex traders swear by fundamental analysis (economic and media factors influencing currencies), while others focus solely on technical analysis and algorithmic patterns. Let's take a closer look at each to determine which style of trading research best fits your preference.
Margin Trading Revealed - How to Make Real Money With Forex
- By Ian Armstrong
- Published 04/18/2008
- Currency Trading
- Unrated
Unless you've got loads of "play money" available for Forex trading, you're going to have to essentially trade borrowed money on a leveraged scale to see "real" profits in reasonable time-frames. Here's how to do so, in plain english.
Making Sense of Forex Quotes and Pips
- By Ian Armstrong
- Published 04/16/2008
- Currency Trading
- Unrated
It's important to understand the terminology, charts and in general the framework of Forex trading in general if you're serious about profiting from currency trading. This article lays out the basics in plain and simple language.
The Dangers of Trading Forex
- By Ian Armstrong
- Published 04/14/2008
- Currency Trading
- Unrated
Forex trading isn't for the light-hearted. It's volatile market where risks - and rewards - are very high. But the potential losses are just as great. This is why it's important to know what you're getting into, and how to trade in such a way to protect your money.
How Forex Trading Works, In Plain English
- By Ian Armstrong
- Published 04/12/2008
- Currency Trading
- Unrated
Forex is short for "foreign exchange", which makes up the largest financial market worldwide. When you trade in the Forex market, what you're really doing is temporarily investing in a nation's economy, which can lead to profits if their currency rate rises in comparison to where it was previously.
