Using the MT4 Strategy Tester

We use the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform for a number of reasons.  First, and foremost – it’s what most brokers use.  Second, it’s very user-friendly.  Third, it has the largest public (free and pay) library of indicators available AND permits you to effectively back test.  If that doesn’t convince you to use it, then I … Read more

Best Currency Pairs to Trade for Beginners

We have often heard traders make the claim that one currency pair is “easier” or “difficult” to trade over another.  My response was a bit shorter on Quora, but here…you’ll get the full story. We will examine the claim by other traders and why it really doesn’t belong in our trading thought process because it … Read more

What is a PIP in Trading?

Whether you’re a brand-new trader or an old hand, understanding exactly what a pip represents and the correct way to interpret the value between currencies is of utmost importance, since pip values directly translate to profits and losses. How Small Can You Go We explain it in our courses but, it bears repeating as a … Read more

Repainting Indicators – You Ain’t Pretty

Hearing the terms “non repaint indicator” and “repainting indicator” may have you wondering what the difference is. At some point in your trading career, you may witness laser accurate trading signals from an indicator and thought you’ve found the Holy Grail. You are not alone…present company included! Lots of Stuff Out of curiosity, I did … Read more

$EVZ (EURO FX VIX): Pre-trading tool

If you’ve listened to the No Nonsense Forex podcasts, videos and read through the blogs, you probably have heard the term; “The Euro VIX”, or the Euro currency volatility index mentioned as a pre-trade tool.  You may ask yourself; “What it is, how can it help me, and what should I be looking for when … Read more