Automated Forex System Trading - 3 Tips For Choosing An Automated Forex System

Nov 13
08:30

2009

Bruce King

Bruce King

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The market for fully automated Forex system trading has been expanding rapidly. The market has been shifting from Forex signal systems, which are still dominate, to fully automated Forex systems that can place and monitor trades independently of the trader. Since this market has grown so rapidly there are 3 tips that you should know before choosing a fully automated Forex system.

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1- Trading DataThere are several fully automated Forex systems on the market.  However,Automated Forex System Trading - 3 Tips For Choosing An Automated Forex System Articles many of the trading results reported are lacking.  Several systems have little or no live trading results to report.  In fact some only report "demo" or "simulated" trade results or only a month or less of live trading results. 

When evaluating a fully automated system look for at least 3 months to hopefully a year of live account trading.  Preferably this live account trading should be over multiple brokers, accounts and currency pairs.

2-  Currency Pairs.  Some fully automated Forex systems are optimized for only one or two currency pairs.  While you can still be profitable, this limited number of currency pairs will restrict your trading opportunities for various reasons, including the fact that the market is constantly changing and some currency pairs may become to erratic to trade for a period of time.

Look for products that have 4 to 5 or more currency pairs to trade.  The Forex system should be optimized for each pair.  Also, the trader should have the ability to make certain modifications to the settings if market conditions change.

3- Simplicity Of Trading.  The fully automated system should be simple to use for anyone and any level of experience.  You should be able to install the system and begin trading, with default settings, within about 15 minutes. 

Also, the system should have good money management built into the Forex system.  Without this you could easily get into financial trouble.

Both new and experienced Forex traders are using fully automated Forex systems more often.  This increased use is for numerous reasons including time leverage, income and simplicity of use.