Who are the players? Why trade currencies? What is currency hedging and forwards trading, and how do currency options work? What really makes currency markets tick? 'Applied Essentials - Foreign Exchange, The Complete Deal' is a comprehensive guide to the currency markets - the largest in the world - and trading. Written by a seasoned campaigner, the book guides you through the market jargon and mystic of foreign exchange to get to the heart of how currencies are traded. Starting with a broad explanation of both fixed and floating currency regimes, through to the workings of the markets, down to individual instruments and strategies, this book gives a comprehensive guide to this important and fascinating world. For both newcomers and those who need to understand more about the commercial realities of currency trading and hedging, this book offers clear, definitive and concise guidance
1. Fx History - Fixed To Floating To Chaos 2. Theory Of Fx 3. Who Trades Fx And Why 4. Practice Of Fx-Jargon Busting And A Touch Of Arithmetic - Spot - Forwards - Swaps - Orders: Stop Loss/Take Profit - Options - Technicals 5. The Application Of Fx - Corporates - Individuals - Central Banks - Hedging? 6. Fx Trading/Speculation - When To Trade - Behavioural - Models - Chartists Vs Economists - Liquidity - Positions, For Adults Only - The Carry Trade - Dealing Ethics - Managing Greed/Losses - Using Forecasts - Using Platforms - Counterparty Risk - Role/Impact Of Banks, Central Banks - Fx Funds 7. Risk Management/Moitoring Systems-Triumph Of Hope Over Experience 8. Role Of Regulators 9. Dealing With Banks/Making Relationships 10. Conclusions And Outlook