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Jim L. Bickford is a twenty-seven-year software engineering veteran, technical analyst, and a very active FOREX day trader with an academic background in applied mathematics and statistics. He has numerous books to his credit and recently published Chart Plotting Algorithms for Technical Analysts.

Introduction.

About This Book.

How This Book Is Organized.

Disclaimer.

PART 1:THEN AND NOW.

Chapter 1: Getting Started.

Chapter 2: History of Currency Trading.

Chapter 3: Currency Futures and the IMM.

PART 2:WHAT EVERY TRADER MUST KNOW.

Chapter 4: FOREX Terms.

Chapter 5: Selecting a FOREX Broker.

Chapter 6: Opening an Online Trading Account.

Chapter 7: Mechanics of FOREX Trading.

Chapter 8: The Calculating Trader.

PART 3:HOW TO BEAT THE MARKET (MAYBE).

Chapter 9: Fundamental Analysis.

Chapter 10: Technical Analysis.

PART 4:THE BUSINESS OF TRADING.

Chapter 11: Money Management and Psychology.

Chapter 12: Trading Tactics.

Chapter 13: What to Do If Things Go Wrong.

Chapter 14: Record Keeping.

PART 5:ADVANCED TOPICS.

Chapter 15: Advanced Topics.

Appendix A: List of World Currencies and Symbols.

Appendix B: Exchange Rates.

Appendix C: Euro Currency Unit.

Appendix D: Time Zones and Global Banking Hours.

Appendix E: Central Banks and Regulatory Agencies.

Appendix F: Resources.

Glossary.

Index.

About the Authors.