It's possible to trade profitably on the Forex, the nearly $2 trillion worldwide currency exchange market. But the odds are against you, even more so if you don't prepare and plan your trades. According to a 2014 Bloomberg report, several analyses of retail Forex trading, including one by the National Futures Association (NFA), the industry's regulatory body, concluded that more than two out of three Forex traders lose money. This suggests that self-education and caution are recommended. Here are some approaches that may improve your odds of taking a profit. Prepare Before You Begin Trading Because the Forex market is highly leveraged -- as much as 50 to 1 -- it can have the same appeal as buying a lottery ticket: some small chance of making a killing. This, however, isn't trading; it's gambling, with the odds long against you. A better way of entering the Forex market is to carefully prepare. Beginning with a practice account is helpful and risk-free. While you're trading in your practice account, read the most frequently recommended Forex trading books, among them Currency Forecasting: A Guide to Fundamental and Technical Models of Exchange Rate Determination, by Michael R. Rosenberg is short, not too sweet and highly admired introduction to the Forex market. Forex Strategies: Best Forex Strategies for High Profits and Reduced Risk, by Matthew Maybury is an excellent introduction to Forex trading. The Little Book of Currency Trading: How to Make Big Profits in the World of Forex, by Kathy Lien is another concise introduction that has stood the test of time. All three are available on Amazon. Rosenberg's book, unfortunately, is pricey, but it's widely available in public libraries. "Trading in the Zone: Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline and a Winning Attitude," by Mark Douglas is another good book that's available on Amazon, and, again, somewhat pricey, although the Kindle edition is not. Use the information gained from your reading to plan your trades before plunging in. The more you change your plan, the more you end up in trouble and the less likely that elusive forex profit will end up in your pocket. Diversify and Limit Your Risks Two strategies that belong in every trader's arsenal are: Diversification: Traders who execute many small traders, particularly in different markets where the correlation between markets is low, have a better chance of making a profit. Putting all your money in one big trade is always a bad idea. Familiarize yourself with ways guaranteeing a profit on an already profitable order, such as a trailing stop, and of limiting losses using stop and limit orders. These strategies and more are covered in the recommended books. Novice traders often make the mistake of concentrating on how to win; it's even more important to understand how to limit your losses. Be Patient Forex traders, particularly beginners, are prone to getting nervous if a trade does not go their way immediately, or if the trade goes into a little profit they get itchy to pull the plug and walk away with a small profit that could have been a significant profit with little downside risk using appropriate risk reduction strategies. In "On Any Given Sunday," Al Pacino reminds us that "football is a game of inches." That's a winning attitude in the Forex market as well. Remember that you are going to win some trades and lose others. Take satisfaction in the accumulation of a few more wins than losses. Over time, that could make you rich!

STICKY GINGERBREAD LOAF CAKE

This traditional, old-fashioned style gingerbread loaf cake is what makes the holidays for me. As soon as I smell that spicy ginger aroma in the kitchen, it triggers lots of memories from my childhood.
I grew up in Scotland, where gingerbread loaf cake is popular during the winter time, but can be found absolutely everywhere closer to Christmas. I was lucky because my mom would always have a loaf on the countertop, wrapped in plastic to keep the moisture in and preserve that sticky top.
I didn’t help my mom with the baking as much as I could have but I watched her a lot. She’d roll out her dough with a soda bottle because for some reason, a rolling pin wasn’t necessary.

That’s probably what sowed the seeds for me to end up as a baker after leaving college (and then serving some time as a pastry chef too). But the recipes made in my house were simple classics like shortbread, fruitcake, and the gingerbread.

One thing my mom wouldn’t short-change herself on would be the butter, which was always kept at room temperature and so important for her baking. Another key ingredient for her gingerbread loaf cakes was the treacle, or molasses as it’s better known here in the America.
Now that I live here in the U.S. I’ve adapted to some new traditions, like Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving was new for me because we didn’t celebrate it back home. here, I still see gingerbread available at Christmas but not quite as widely as when I was a kid.
I’ve been making this recipe for a few years now. You could say that this is a tradition I’ve carried on, and hopefully my kids will remember it when I’m old and gray.

Land O Lakes® Butter is perfect for my gingerbread. It’s sweet, creamy, and perfect not just as part of the recipe, but also as part of eating the recipe.
That’s right, the way I learned to eat sticky gingerbread loaf cake was to cut a thick slice and slather it with rich, quality butter. For more recipes and awesome ideas with butter, visit landolakes.com or check out #AddALittleGood.
This is my first loaf this year, but definitely not the last one I’ll be making!



This post was sponsored by Land O Lakes Inc. All thoughts and opinions are always my own!

This traditional old fashioned style gingerbread loaf cake is what makes the holidays for me. As soon as I smell that spicy ginger aroma in the kitchen, it triggers lots of memories from my childhood.

STICKY GINGERBREAD LOAF CAKE 

COURSE: DESSERT

CUISINE: AMERICAN

PREP TIME: 25 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES

SERVINGS: 6 PEOPLE

CALORIES: 225 KCAL

AUTHOR: FOODNESSGRACIOUS
Sweet and spicy homemade gingerbread best served slathered with good butter.
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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2/3 cup warm milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  2. Line an 8.5x4.5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together the flour, ginger, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  4. Melt the butter in a pan with the molasses and brown sugar.
  5. Once melted, add the liquid to the flour and stir well with a spatula.
  6. Add the egg and stir.
  7. Combine the warm milk with the baking soda and stir to combine.
  8. Add the milk to the batter and mix until smooth.
  9. Pour the mixture into the pan.
  10. Bake in the oven for about 75-80 minutes until the top is springy to the touch.
  11. Let cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Sticky Gingerbread Loaf Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


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