Be conservative in the FX markets

Foreign-exchange trading – also known as currency trading, forex, or FX – is a particularly popular choice with people who are new to online trading. But it’s also a very risky choice for a beginner, says Natalie Stanton.

Foreign-exchange trading also known as currency trading, forex, or FX means betting on exchange rates. It's a particularly popular choice with people who are new to online trading and are attracted by the idea of making large profits quickly. But as they soon learn, it's also a very risky choice for a beginner. In fact, most new FX traders end up losing their money, even though FX trading itself is not especially complicated.

How FX trading works

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Natalie joined MoneyWeek in March 2015. Prior to that she worked as a reporter for The Lawyer, and a researcher/writer for legal careers publication the Chambers Student Guide. 

She has an undergraduate degree in Politics with Media from the University of East Anglia, and a Master’s degree in International Conflict Studies from King’s College, London.