The Straightforward Guide to Getting Started with Forex Online

Explained in simple terms the Foreign Exchange Market (FX) is the arena in which one nation's currency is exchanged for that of another at a mutually agreed rate. It was created in the 1970's when international trade transitioned from fixed to floating exchange rates, and is now considered to be the largest financial market in the world because of its huge turnover. The Forex market can be broken up into four major trading sessions: the Sydney session, the Tokyo session, the London session and the New York session.

All currencies are traded in pairs, with the ‘base’ currency being the first currency of the pair and the ‘quote’ or ‘term’ currency being the second currency in the pair.

Base currency Quote currency Rate
USD JPY = 120.25

This abbreviation specifies how much you have to pay in the quote currency to obtain one unit of the base currency (in this example, 120.25 Japanese Yen for one US Dollar). The minimum rate fluctuation is called a point or a pip.

Most currencies, except USD/JPY, EUR/JPY, CHF/JPY and GBP/JPY where a pip is 0.01, have 4 digits after the period (a pip is 0.0001), and sometimes they are abbreviated to the last two digits. For example, if EURUSD is traded at 1.2389/1.2391 the quote may be abbreviated to 89/91.

When first starting Forex it’s important to read up on the subject and practice, practice, practice on demo accounts which most online trading companies provide free of charge. ICM Capital (www.ICMCapital.co.uk) is a highly respected company which offers this type of practice account free of charge. ICM Capital also offers extensive educational resources that help and support knowledge acquisition of the Forex trading industry. Once you feel comfortable that you know the ins and outs of this industry you can start trading for real.

The next step is to choose a professional broker and an easy-to-use trading platform. The ICM Capital web trading platform allows you to trade from anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. It is important to have good internet access because the Forex market trades 24 hours a day; from Sunday night GMT to Friday night GMT.  The ICM Capital trading platform is called Meta Trader 4 and is highly regarded around the world.

Once you've chosen a Forex broker, the next step is to start the registration process, which is simple at ICM Capital; all you need to do is register online for the trading platform and follow the application process and complete the application by entering an initial deposit. ICM Capital have well trained and efficient staff to make this process as fast and hassle free as possible. Getting started trading Forex is easy and if you keep learning, training and practicing through a demo, you can quickly feel confident to move to trading a live account. 

For further information, help or assistance please visit our website www.ICMCapital.co.uk

CFD trading offers many benefits, but it's important to note that it carries a high level of risk to your capital, so you should only trade with money you can afford to lose. It is possible for you to lose more than your initial deposit so please ensure CFD trading meets your investment objectives and seek independent advice if necessary.

This document is not and should not be construed as an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for any investment or service. ICM Capital Ltd has based this document on information obtained from sources it believes to be reliable but which it has not independently verified. ICM Capital Ltd makes no guarantees, representations or warranties and accepts no responsibility or liability as to its accuracy or completeness. Expressions of opinion herein are subject to change without notice. 

Market News and Analysis for ICM Capital Clients

ICM Capital has introduced market news and analysis for their clients. Any individual who is interested in DailyMarket Updates related to the Forex trading industry can have updates sent straight to their inbox.


ICM Capital now offers clients the opportunity to have access to free daily market commentary reports for Oil, Forex and precious metals, and unlike most other financial reports, they cut straight to the key points of the day which keeps the reports clear and concise.


To receive your FREE Daily Technical & Fundamental Report just email: marketupdate@ICMCapital.co.uk.

For further information please visit our website www.ICMCapital.co.uk

ICM Capital and the Meta Trader 4 platform

In order to allow individuals who are new to the Forex market to practice their trading skills ICM Capital offers a demo trading platform for users to trade risk free. MetaTrader 4 is a full-cycle trading platform that includes both back-office components and front-end terminals. So, with MetaTrader 4, you don't need any additional software to get started.

The idea of this demo trading platform is to allow newcomers to the Forex industry to build confidence when developing trading strategies, test trading strategies and increase familiarity with the most widely used retail trading platform in the world: Meta Trader4.

MetaTrader4 is an independent trading platform that was developed for trading Foreign Exchange and products based on Futures Contracts. MT4 is considered to be one of the most recognised and reliable trading applications available. The platform can be downloaded from this website securely to your PC where you will obtain fast, tight prices.

Along with tight spreads and low margin requirements, ICM Capital offer outstanding customer support, irrespective of the lot size traded.   The MT4 platform is well known for its diverse technical analysis facility and the ability to run Forex Robots and Expert Advisors.   

Some key features of MT4:  

	The MT4 system is downloadable so you can add it onto your desktop, providing a stable and secure environment for your trading;
	Provides trading on tight prices on Foreign Exchange (FX) , and CFD Contracts on Oil (WTI & Brent), Indices, Silver and Gold;
	Various execution technologies: Instant Execution and Request Execution;
	Complete technical analysis package: wide range of inbuilt indicators and charting tools, the ability to create various custom indicators, different time periods (from minutes to months);
	Inbuilt program language MetaQuotes Language 4 to write custom trading strategies (Expert Advisors) and the ability to test them on the historical data.
	Multilingual platform interface (English, German, French, Russian, Arabic, Spanish, Farsi, Japanese, Chinese Simplified, Polish, Turkish, Korean, Indonesian, Bulgarian, etc.);
	History database management and import/export facility;
	Inbuilt help guides for MetaTrader 4 and MetaQuotes Language 4;
	Manage your account in different base currencies.

ICM Capital, which is based in the UK and is strictly regulated by the Financial Service Authority, always aims to exceed client expectations. Clients can be confident in their investments through ICM Capital which offers the opportunity to trade fast, tight prices on Foreign Exchange (FX), and CFD Contracts on Oil (WTI & Brent), Indices, Silver and Gold using one of the most widely used retail trading platforms in the world.

CFD trading offers many benefits, but it's important to note that it carries a high level of risk to your capital, so you should only trade with money you can afford to lose. It is possible for you to lose more than your initial deposit so please ensure CFD trading meets your investment objectives and seek independent advice if necessary.

This document is not and should not be construed as an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for any investment or service. ICM Capital Ltd has based this document on information obtained from sources it believes to be reliable but which it has not independently verified. ICM Capital Ltd makes no guarantees, representations or warranties and accepts no responsibility or liability as to its accuracy or completeness. Expressions of opinion herein are subject to change without notice.

CFD trading offers many benefits, but it's important to note that it carries a high level of risk to your capital, so you should only trade with money you can afford to lose. It is possible for you to lose more than your initial deposit so please ensure CFD trading meets your investment objectives and seek independent advice if necessary.

This document is not and should not be construed as an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for any investment or service. ICM Capital Ltd has based this document on information obtained from sources it believes to be reliable but which it has not independently verified. ICM Capital Ltd makes no guarantees, representations or warranties and accepts no responsibility or liability as to its accuracy or completeness. Expressions of opinion herein are subject to change without notice.

ICM Capital Introduces Daily Technical and Fundamental Reports Straight to Clients Inboxes

ICM Capital has introduced daily technical and fundamental reports which can be delivered straight to clients’ inboxes. In order to make use of this service the ICM Capital website user needs to visit the homepage and enter their email address in the newsletter submit section. The newsletter covers market updates on Foreign Exchange (FX) and CFD Contracts on Oil, Indices, Silver and Gold.

In these days of daunting and complex financial money markets ICM Capital aims to provide information on straightforward foreign exchange, commodities and CFD trading. ICM Capital aims to deliver a clear-cut professional service that leaves professionals and investors with the simple choice of what to buy and what to sell, leaving the investor in total control of their trading.

ICM Capital's new website is designed to make online trading life easier. ICM Capitals online services have been streamlined with a strong client base in mind, providing fast dealing allowing tight spreads to maximise dealing potential.

CFD trading offers many benefits, but it's important to note that it carries a high level of risk to your capital, so you should only trade with money you can afford to lose. It is possible for you to lose more than your initial deposit so please ensure CFD trading meets your investment objectives and seek independent advice if necessary.

This document is not and should not be construed as an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for any investment or service. ICM Capital Ltd has based this document on information obtained from sources it believes to be reliable but which it has not independently verified. ICM Capital Ltd makes no guarantees, representations or warranties and accepts no responsibility or liability as to its accuracy or completeness. Expressions of opinion herein are subject to change without notice.

ICM Capital Embraces Social Media

ICM Capital has its headquarters in London, UK, however in order to broaden international presence ICM Capital have recently opened an administration office in the UAE, specifically Dubai.

To accompany these new developments ICM Capital has also embraced social media on a large scale. These range from daily updates on Forex, WTI Crude Oil, Brent Crude Oil, Gold, Silver and Indices on their Facebook page to tweeting on Twitter, connecting with clients on LinkedIn and keeping a regular blog.

All these new developments ensure ICM Capital keep clients updated on new developments as well keeping in touch with the public on a daily basis.

For further information please visit our website www.ICMCapital.co.uk

CFD trading offers many benefits, but it's important to note that it carries a high level of risk to your capital, so you should only trade with money you can afford to lose. It is possible for you to lose more than your initial deposit so please ensure CFD trading meets your investment objectives and seek independent advice if necessary.

This document is not and should not be construed as an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for any investment or service. ICM Capital Ltd has based this document on information obtained from sources it believes to be reliable but which it has not independently verified. ICM Capital Ltd makes no guarantees, representations or warranties and accepts no responsibility or liability as to its accuracy or completeness. Expressions of opinion herein are subject to change without notice.

ICM Capital Voted Best Forex Broker at Middle East Forex and Investment Summit

ICM Capital, one of the fastest growing global foreign exchange and investment brokers, participated in the 9th Middle East Forex and Investment Summit in Abu Dhabi. The successful event took place on 15^th and 16^th November 2011 where ICM Capital’s stands 1 and 2 attracted visitors from around the world.

‘We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our clients for their trust in ICM Capital. Recently opening an administration office in Dubai has proven to be successful in just a short period of time.’ added Tyler Bui CEO of ICM Capital.

During an awards ceremony which took place to conclude the first successful day of the event ICM Capital was awarded the Best Forex Broker. Receiving this award demonstrates the industries recognition in the Forex and CFD Trading industry for ICM Capital. The growing trading platform also took this opportunity to present their newest developments within the company.

An exciting competition was also run at the 2011 Middle East Forex and Investment Summit which offered clients the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win $1000 dollars in credit bonus. The winner was notified at the end of the expo and is able to use their credit bonus straight away.

ICM Capital, which is based in the UK and is strictly regulated by the Financial Service Authority, always aims to exceed client expectations. Clients can be confident in their investments through ICM Capital which offers the opportunity to trade fast, tight prices on Foreign Exchange (FX), and CFD Contracts on Oil (WTI & Brent), Indices, Silver and Gold using one of the most widely used retail trading platforms in the world.

For further information please visit our website www.ICMCapital.co.uk

CFD trading offers many benefits, but it's important to note that it carries a high level of risk to your capital, so you should only trade with money you can afford to lose. It is possible for you to lose more than your initial deposit so please ensure CFD trading meets your investment objectives and seek independent advice if necessary.

This document is not and should not be construed as an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for any investment or service. ICM Capital Ltd has based this document on information obtained from sources it believes to be reliable but which it has not independently verified. ICM Capital Ltd makes no guarantees, representations or warranties and accepts no responsibility or liability as to its accuracy or completeness. Expressions of opinion herein are subject to change without notice.

ICM Capital Concludes Participation at 9th Middle East Forex and Investment Summit

ICM Capital, one of the fastest growing global foreign exchange and investment brokers, participated in the 9th Middle East Forex and Investment Summit in Abu Dhabi. The successful event took place on 15^th and 16^th November 2011 where ICM Capital’s stands 1 and 2 attracted visitors from around the world.

‘We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our clients for their trust in ICM Capital. Recently opening an administration office in Dubai has proven to be successful in just a short period of time.’ added Tyler Bui CEO of ICM Capital.

During an awards ceremony which took place yesterday evening to conclude the first successful day of the event ICM Capital was awarded the Best Forex Broker. Receiving this award demonstrates the industries recognition in the Forex and CFD Trading industry for ICMCapital. The growing trading platform also took this opportunity to present their newest developments within the company.

An exciting competition was also run at the 2011 Middle East Forex and Investment Summit which offered clients the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win $1000 dollars in credit bonus. The winner was notified at the end of the expo and is able to use their credit bonus straight away.

ICM Capital, which is based in the UK and is strictly regulated by the Financial Service Authority, always aims to exceed client expectations. Clients can be confident in their investments through ICMCapital which offers the opportunity to trade fast, tight prices on Foreign Exchange (FX), and CFD Contracts on Oil (WTI & Brent), Indices, Silver and Gold using one of the most widely used retail trading platforms in the world.

For further information please visit our website www.ICMCapital.co.uk

Risk Warning: CFD trading offers many benefits, but it's important to note that it carries a high level of risk to your capital, so you should only trade with money you can afford to lose. It is possible for you to lose more than your initial deposit so please ensure CFD trading meets your investment objectives and seek independent advice if necessary.

This document is not and should not be construed as an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for any investment or service. ICM Capital Ltd has based this document on information obtained from sources it believes to be reliable but which it has not independently verified. ICM Capital Ltd makes no guarantees, representations or warranties and accepts no responsibility or liability as to its accuracy or completeness. Expressions of opinion herein are subject to change without notice.