Foreign Exchange Trading

Released on: May 2, 2008, 3:47 am

Press Release Author: berkeley bahams limited

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: Trading in the Foreign Exchange Market is becoming more and
more common for the Individual Investor, as the world markets become more accessible
then the requirement to hedge the related foreign exchange risk increases, at the
same time awareness of the market draws attention to the potential profits to be
made from it.


Press Release Body: Trading in the Foreign Exchange Market is becoming more and more
common for the Individual Investor, as the world markets become more accessible then
the requirement to hedge the related foreign exchange risk increases, at the same
time awareness of the market draws attention to the potential profits to be made
from it.

The idea that the normal foreign exchange trader works as a major bank employee is
no longer the case, this is a multi-trillion dollar a day business and it includes
corporate hedgers, car manufacturers, oil producers, importers and exporter as well
as foreign exchange mortgage managers and firms specializing in fund management
offshore.

Now, the normal individual trader can access the foreign exchange market using
sophisticated financial trading systems, which allows them to compete with the major
players in the foreign exchange market. Berkeley ( Bahamas ) Limited offer private
investors offshore access to foreign exchange trading through its own online trading
platform. This is just one of the trading areas offered by Berkeley, which
specializes in private investors offshore, investment services both online and
telephone based through their offices in New Providence, the thriving business
centre of the Bahamas.

In addition to online foreign exchange trading, Berkeley offer trading services in
bullion, base metals, commodities, financials, energy, indices and equities. Most of
such trading is done through futures, options and forward contracts, although it is
also possible to take physical delivery off all commodities traded internationally
if customers have such requirements

How does a foreign exchange trader act on the market?

Whether an investor wishes to undertake online foreign exchange trading or to gain
access over the telephone, there are basically two methods of trading, either Spot
or Forward. A Spot transaction means that an order is fixed at the price shown at
the time, for delivery T2 or in two days time, alternatively one can book a deal for
a Forward date usually any time over a three month period but it can be for a later
date. A spot trader will be looking to close the position within the day, hoping to
make a short term profit, however such foreign exchange traders may have the option
of " rolling spot " for the next day and therefore pushing out their delivery
requirements, sometimes indefinitely. A foreign exchange trader then may decide to
trade with a Margin Account, this means that only in the case that they take
physical delivery of the purchased currency do they have to part with the full
amount of the sold currency. If a trader does not take such delivery, then they may
back the position with a small deposit or margin, generally of about 2.5%, thereby
controlling a $1,000,000 position with a margin of 2.5% or $25,000. This offers a
gearing of 40x the initial investment so profits and losses can huge. It is
advisable that traders entering such contracts seek suitable financial advice.

Currency Futures and Option are also available, these are dealt through a recognized
exchange, (either on an online trading platform or over the telephone) such as the
CME or CBOT and are highly liquid contracts and best execution can be guaranteed.

Web Site: http://www.bbloffshore.com/foreign-exchange-trading.html

Contact Details: Add: 2nd Floor, One Montague Place, P O Box N-3927 Nassau, Bahamas
Phone no. 1 (242) 393 8395
Fax No. 1 (242) 394 6841
Contact Name : berkeley bahams limited

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