You want to make money with money? The Forex provides a platform from which to do this with a surprisingly small initial investment. The purpose of this article is to provide a basic understanding of the Forex and arouse your interest in this way to make money with money the average investor probably doesn't consider.

Here are some basic facts about the Forex you need to know:

The word FOREX comes from the phrase FOReign Exchange and it is the largest financial market in the world. The turnover is estimated to be around 1.2 trillion US dollars a day by some authorities. In recent years the door has opened to even small investors who can gain access to this market via the internet.

There are two main approaches to trading the Forex. Some investors make money with money from studying the fundamentals. This refers to the main, underlying elements in a country or economy that can influence the currency market. Government policies, social factors, and economic strategies can play an important role here.

The other main approach is to trade the currency market using technical indicators. This means analyzing charts showing currency movements and using indicators such as moving averages, Fibonacci calculations, and a host of other indicators to try and anticipate where price is likely to move or retrace. In truth, many traders combine both approaches with a heavier leaning on technicals.

Another factor to consider is the style of trading you are best suited for. Many try intra-day trading where they enter and exit the market in a short time grabbing a small number of pips. Then there are the end of day traders who may take a position once ever few days and stay longer in the market for higher profit targets. Then come the position traders who may stay in a trade for weeks even months.

Each method of making money with money requires a specific mind set and collection of mental and emotional disciplines. Not everyone is suited for all types of trading strategies. You have to experiment and see which one fits with your goals, aspirations, and personality characteristics.

Just how much money can you make with money deposited in a Forex trading account? That's the big question. The potential of course is huge. But the potential for failure is also huge. One popular ebook which circulated on the internet a couple of years ago spelled out a plan to turn $300 into $30,000 in six months. It certainly was an ambitious plan and many probably tried it only to come to grief. At least they only lost $300 if they started small.

What the ebook explained was a possibility. But to be realistic, those sort of profits could only be enjoyed probably from an individual with a trading background. For the complete novice it is probably almost impossible to get those kind of results within six months. There will be many failures along the way.

When it comes to making money with money, you can put your money into an investment plan and forget about it. On the other hand, you can invest a small amount in the Forex and try to make it grow. The rewards can be great once you have mastered the skills.

Those who make it sometimes graduate to managing funds for others. They may boast very attractive rates of return to draw investors to them. Beware! The successful fund manager is the one who employs almost fanatical risk management procedures to safeguard capital. The wise trader only risks between 1 and 2 percent of the equity on any single trade.

The danger exists for someone not in complete control of their emotions to put on larger and larger trades after a long run of successes with no regard for risk management and the size of their equity. It is only a matter of time before they come to grief. A long run of successes can disappear before your eyes overnight without proper money management.

Before you try to make money with money using the Forex as your medium, get a good education and be sure to investigate Forex related scams that circulate around the internet. Never part with your hard earned money until you have checked thoroughly the credentials of the broker or fund manager you want to work with.

Copyright (c) 2009 Michael A Jones