Union's News / New Broker in the IAFT Traders Contests: RoboForex

Dear IAFT customers!

We are glad to inform you that the list of the participating companies in the IAFT Traders Contests has been replenished with one more company - RoboForex. Having started participating in the Contests, you can receive a valuable trading experience and start earning without investing anything.

IAFT cares about their customers doing everything to make your start in Forex easy, successful and profitable!

Best regards,
IAFT Administration

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Union's News / IAFT Website Redesign

Dear IAFT customers!

We are pleased to say that the International Association of Forex Traders website has been redesigned. We have improved our service structure, as well as organized the information especially for your convenience.

The design update is the next step in providing our customers with a comfortable and profitable work.
This time, the website has become more dynamic, functional and easy-to-use.
We hope that cooperating with our Association will become much more pleasant and convenient!

Best Regards,
IAFT Administration

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Weekly trader’s Horoscope by the IAFT (10.06—16.06)

Aries (21.03 - 20.04) During the first half of the week, Arieses will be creative being able to find an effective solution to many problems that previously seemed unbearable to them. Moreover, your actions will make others become pleasantly surprised, they will be also approved. Take advantage of it to make beneficial acquaintances. You may be completely concentrated on trading starting from Wednesday. That is not to say that you stay on top, but you will be able to predict the markets' movement and enlarge your deposit. It is advisable to spend your weekend outdoors.

Taurus (21.04 - 21.05) There comes not the easiest period for Tauruses during this week, but their tough-mindedness and tenacity will help overcome all their difficulties. Be on standby alert — you will have to act not according to your plan, and your success will depend on how fast and well you can improvise in unusual situations. On Thursday, you should expect important news regarding your work in the financial markets. It is probable that your broker will offer you to become a managing trader. If you are self-confident and ready to do this, then take it — Stars are on your side, and you will manage to cope with everything.

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Union's News / Voting Results of the IAFT Prize Awards 2012

Dear customers!


The voting process on the IAFT Prize Awards was officially closed on May 17, 2013, which determined the laureates in the list of nominations presented. According to GMT (10:00) this day, the International Association of Forex Traders announced the winners of the professional prize - the IAFT Awards.

The IAFT Prize Awards winners in 2012 have become:

The best broker of the CIS - FOREX MMCIS group
The best broker of Europe - FxPro
The Best broker of the year - AdmiralMarkets
The best broker of Great Britain - FXCM
The best cent broker - Forex4you
The best broker of Asia - FOREX MMCIS group
The best broker for trading with advisors - NordFx
Opening of the year - FreshForex
Dynamic development - Aforex
Innovative broker - Larson&Holz
The best IAFT partner -RoboForex
The best magazine for traders - FxFactor
The best bank-broker - MIGBank
The best ECN broker - Dukascopy

The best Forex - companies have been awarded the laureate diplomas and special awards of the IAFT Awards 2012. As you already know, the IAFT Prize Awards was organized by the International Association of Forex Traders. The purpose of this event was the willing to help traders to choose the optimal Forex company for a more successful and fruitful work in the Forex market.

We appreciate all the IAFT customers who participated in the Prize and voted for the nominees on the IAFT Awards website, and hope that your voting there will become an annual tradition!

IAFT sincerely wishes all the participating companies of the Awards prosperity and thanks for your support and cooperation!

Best regards, IAFT Administration

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IAFT to Award the Best Brokers

Finally, the voting on the IAFT Awards website comes to an end, which was organized by the largest professional organization in Runet - the International Association of Forex Traders. Winners in 14 categories will be determined in the next few days - they will receive their deserved awards, as well as the audience recognition.

IAFT have chosen this method of voting and determining winners for a special reason, since traders are the only ones to assess the reliability and convenience of the working operation with a broker. Thus, the IAFT Awards laureates are the real "audience favorites" who managed to earn the customers' trust. Some companies have already firmly taken a leader's hold in the nominations, while the rest of them continue to fight for the pedestal.

The final results of the independent voting will be announced on May 17, and this also means that you can still vote for your favorite company on the awards website - who knows, maybe your vote will be decisive when choosing the winner.

Hurry up and make your choice!

Cast your vote for the company that you think most deserves to win!

Weekly trader’s Horoscope by the IAFT (13.05—19.05)

Aries (21.03 - 20.04)
Stars advise that Arieses this week should closely monitor the fickle market to let important details remain in your vision. Before deciding to trade, you should check your terminal settings to avoid unpleasant surprises, but if you want to try a new Forex trading approach, try it in the middle of the week. There comes the right time to participate in the partnership programs. It is possible that this type of additional profit will become a regular one. Either on Thursday or Friday, it is better to take a small trading break to relax and chat with your close friends.

Taurus (21.04 - 21.05)
This week, Tauruses can be full of excitement and the competition spirit as well. You should direct your emotions in the right way — take, for instance, contests' participation on demo accounts. There is a strong likelihood that luck will be on your side and you will take one of the prize places. Surging emotions may not give you a peace of mind until the end of the week. Therefore, if you experience too much stress, then you should try to forget about work for at least a couple of days. If you have any problems with a managing trader or Forex broker, then it is likely that they may be resolved either on Thursday or Friday. These are your favourable days to resolve different disputable questions. At the end of the week, put all your trading records in order.

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Weekly trader’s Horoscope by the IAFT (29.04—05.05)

Aries (21.03 - 20.04) On Monday and Friday, you will have a completely workless mood, thus it is better to stay out of the market these days. Otherwise, you can become confused when choosing the most appropriate methods and make the wrong decision due to being productivity-challenged. In the middle of the week, you will become much more active and productive, since your good spirits and positive attitude will recover you. When doing the chart analysis, it is recommend to use technical indicators. It is also wise not to neglect your intuition — it will not let you down.

Taurus (21.04 - 21.05) This week may be successful for Tauruses, but they should be active and assertive as well. Also, if you treat you problems with creativity, you will manage to achieve very good results. When trading Forex, mind the cross-rates — this time they have a greater prospective. Those traders who work in the stock market are advised not to introduce any innovations, but follow the usual methods. If you are working with the real estate or precious metals, you can expect a very profitable capital investment.

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TRADER'S DICTIONARY - M

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Macro-based An investment strategy driven by macroeconomic considerations.
Maintenance (Margin) Minimum margin ratio above which margin account balances must remain. Falling below will trigger a margin call, whereby a customer will be requested to either deposit funds or sell securities in order to return the maintenance margin to an acceptable level.
Managed Float Type of exchange rate regime whereby central banks regularly intervene to stabilize/control the movements of an otherwise floating currency.
Manual Trading Process of inputting trades manually without an API.
Manufacturing Production Economic indicator that measures the total output of the manufacturing component of industrial production.
Margin Minimum deposit required to maintain an open position.
Margin Account Type of account that allows leveraged (i.e. on credit) buying and selling.
Margin Call Oral or written notification requesting a customer to either deposit funds or sell securities in order to return the maintenance margin to an acceptable level.

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EXLUSIVE IAFT ANALITICS

The EURUSD Remains in Narrow Range

The EURUSD was lowly decreasing towards the 30th figure first, then – to the level of 1.3015. Afterwards, it started increasing to the resistance at 1.3070 and dropped back to 1.3033 during the Asian session. The first day of the new trading week turned out to be like this, and there happened nothing new to the EURUSD pair. It remains in a narrow range, which will surely be broken, but hardly anyone knows the time period and the direction as well. It is indisputable that if the euro passes the support at around 1.3000, the rate will decrease towards the 29th figure. If the bulls make their way above 1.3070-1.3100, their chances to test the 1.3200 level will be dramatically increased.

Author: Anthony Porter, IAFT Analyst

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Voting on the IAFT Awards website continues

The IAFT Prize Awards, whose organizer is the largest professional community in Runet, the Internatonal Association of Forex Traders is ready to take stock after the first round of the voting for the customer services' leader in the Forex market. The voting is holding on the 14th nominations on http://iaftawards.com/en/ and everyone can cast a vote in favor of any specific company. In order to proceed, you should simply go to the Awards website, select the nomination you are interested in or select several nominations at once and click "Vote" opposite the company which should win the first place in this category in your opinion.

Thus, on April 19, 2013 we have the following results:

The best broker of the CIS - FOREX MMCIS group
The best broker of Europe - FxPro
The Best broker of the year - Admiral Markets
The best broker of Great Britain - FXCM
The best cent broker - Forex4you
The best broker of Asia - FOREX MMCIS group
The best broker for trading with advisors - NordFX
Opening of the year - FreshForex
Dynamic development - ICM
Capital Innovative broker - Larson&Holz
The best IAFT partner - RoboForex
The best magazine for traders - Fx-Factor
The best bank-broker - Dukascopy
The best ECN broker – NordFx

You still have a chance to influence the voting returns.
The final results of the independent voting will be announced on May 17, 2013.

Hurry up and make your choice!
Cast your vote for the company that is worthy of victory!

EXLUSIVE IAFT ANALITICS

The EURUSD Increases to Figure 32

Yesterday, it was a successful day for the EURUSD bulls. After the pair's another decrease to the 1.3029 support is was bought again, but this time, it is was at the full mercy of the bulls. Consequently, this euro managed to overcome the resistance of 1.3120-1.3140 and increase up to 1.3201, having increased above the level of 1.3171. Thus, the outlook has been substantially improved, and the bulls may rely on the pair's continued increase that is also proved by the Parabolic SAR below the price chart. However, there is the 100-day MA which is running at current levels, thus it may make the bulls' efforts difficult. This time, the pair is to be fixed above 1.3140-1.3120, otherwise yesterday's efforts will be in vain regarding the bulls.

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Voting on the IAFT Awards website continues!

Currently, the leading positions are being held by:

The best broker of the CIS - FOREX CLUB
The best broker of Europe - BetOnMarkets
The Best broker of the year - Admiral Markets
The best broker of Great Britain - ActivTrades
The best cent broker - RoboForex
The best broker of Asia - FOREX MMCIS group
The best broker for trading with advisors - RoboForex
Opening of the year - FreshForex
Dynamic development - AForex
Innovative broker - Grand Capital Ltd.
The best IAFT partner - RoboForex
The best magazine for traders - FOREX MAGAZINE
The best bank-broker - Dukascopy
The best ECN broker - Dukascopy

You still have a chance to influence the voting results.
Make your choice!

Let's determine the best brokers together!

Voting for the Best Broker Continues

The IAFT Prize Awards serves to determine the best companies in their segment. We invite all participants of the financial markets to influence the voting results and cast their vote for a specific broker who is the leader in each of the represented categories to your judgement.

Vote for the best broker here.

The voting will last till May 17, thus you have one more chance to influence the final results.

Cast your vote of the best!
Your voice can be decisive!

Union's News / Partnership Payouts in RVD Markets Limited Increase

Dear IAFT customers!

Partnership payouts in RVD Markets have been increased, thus we raise the rebates amount for trading with this broker by 36% of the commission depending on the customer's sales volume. In order to see a more detailed information on the amount of your rebates from RVD Markets Limited, you should log in to your Personal Office on our website and enter the "Partner rules" section.

 

This time, you can receive even more rebates when opening an account in RVD Markets Limited through the IAFT!

Do not miss a favourable offer!
IAFT makes your trading safer and more profitable.

Best regards,
IAFT Administration

TRADER'S DICTIONARY - L

Labor Productivity Type of economic indicator that measures the growth in labor efficiency for producing goods and services.

Ladder Option Type of Option that locks in gains as the underlying asset reaches predetermined price levels.

Lagging Indicator Any economic indicator that reacts slowly to economic changes, and therefore has little predictive value.

Lapse Refers to an option that has expired worthless.

Lay Off The act of carrying out a transaction in order to offset a previous transaction and return to a square position.

Lesser Developed Country (LDC) Term generally used to describe a nation with a low level of material well being. There is no single internationally-recognized definition of developed country.

Leading Indicators Economic indicators that are used to forecast economic activity because they change before the economy does.

Leads and Lags Effect on foreign trade payments of an anticipated move in the exchange rate, typically a devaluation, whereby importers and exporters speed up or slow down their payments to try to achieve the most favorable conversion rates.

Leverage (Margin) The ability to borrow money to fund trading/investing activity. The amount that can be borrowed varies between brokers, and is quoted as a multiple of maximum position size to deposited funds.

Liability Generally, a claim on a company’s assets. In forex, the obligation to deliver to a counterparty an amount of currency at a specified future date, in connection to a forward or spot transaction. 

Limit Order Type of buy/sell order which cannot be executed unless a specified minimum or maximum price, respectively, is satisfied.

Limit Price The specified price associated with a limit order.

Limited Convertibility The condition whereby a currency cannot be freely exchanged (especially by primary users of that currency) for other currency. 

Line Chart Most basic type of chart, which plots a series of price levels over time and connects them with lines.

Liquid Market When there are plenty of lots of a particular currency being bought and sold every day.

Liquidation Transaction that offsets or closes out a previous position. 

Liquidity Refers to the ability of an asset/currency to be easily converted through an act of buying or selling without causing a significant movement in the price and with minimum loss of value. 

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) Daily reference rate based on the interest rates at which banks borrow unsecured funds from other banks in the London interbank market. It is roughly comparable to the U.S. Federal funds rate. 

London International Financial Futures Exchange (LIFFE) Association composed of the three largest future exchanges in the UK. 

Long When transacting in a currency pair, the long currency is the one listed first. The goal of being long is to profit from currency appreciation.

Lookback Option Type of option that allows the holder to "look back" at the prices of the underlying asset during the life of the option in order to select an optimal exercise price.

Loonie Slang term for a Canadian Dollar. Lot Standardized quantity in forex, composed of 100,000 units of a particular currency pair.

Weekly Horoscope (01.04—07.04)

Aries (21.03 - 20.04) Applying methodical and measured approach to their work, Aries will achieve good results in trading this week. You will be thoughtful, able to conduct the in-depth analysis of the market and competently execute your transactions, thus your account will be enlarged. On Wednesday, it wise to expect good news, which will improve your mood. This, in turn, would change your plans: you will either postpone your business trip or activities that you will be happy to avoid. But this does not mean that they will be canceled entirely. It means, you will have a plenty of time to better prepare for them.

Taurus (21.04 - 21.05) The nearest working week will be neither bright nor full of unexpected events, but in your own routine rhythm of life. The most favorable trading day — Tuesday, and fundamental indicators would be rather beneficial to you when analysing the market, thus keep track of the economic calendar. In addition, Stars advise you to avoid transactions in cross-rates, and it is advisable to give preference to those trading tools you have worked with before. The end of the week is favourable for self-analysis, as well as planning in the near future.

Gemini (22.05 - 21.06) Gemini are having ups and downs this trading week. The first two days you did not go so far as to adjust to market trends, and you are likely to incur significant losses. But do not be upset! Starting from Wednesday, you can organize yourself and trading fortune will smile again. Thus, you should be highly concentrated to brilliantly practice your analytical skills and have your losses reimbursed – those losses you suffered from trading at the beginning of the week. During the weekends, you will have a replenished deposit, which will improve your mood.

Cancer (22.06 - 22.07) This week is going to be successful for Cancers, but only if they show their diligence and dedication. Unexpectedly good results in trading would be due to the fundamental analysis. Most likely, some news would provide you some wise ideas, and you will earn a good profit. Thus, Stars recommend you not to neglect the views of your fellow-professionals. Some of them can provide you with the essential help due to their good advice, thus you can avoid dangerous decisions and actions regarding your trading account. On Friday, expect an invitation to visit your friends.

Leo (23.07 - 23.08) This week, Lions will be active and energetic that would have a positive impact on your traing results. Representatives of this sign, who work in Forex should pay more attention to the technical analysis, as well as support-resistance levels. In addition, Stars say that trading the Japanese yen can bring you unexpected profits. Lions, who earn in the stock market, are wise to start purchasing new shares — the heavenly bodies portend you very good deals during this period.

Virgo (24.08 - 23.09) During the first half of the week you will be subjected to excessive emotions, thus your actions may be impulsive and reckless. Try to control yourself, and if you trading strategy allows — then, it is better to refrain from executing transactions. These days, our mechanical trading system can be a good alternative to work independently in the financial markets. On Thursday, your energy will gradually fade away, and you can switch to manual trading again. If your work is related to precious metals or real estate, it is wise to expect a good profit on Friday.

Libra (24.09 - 23.10) Libra will be lucky this week. You can even let yourselves take some risks in the financial markets, since the heavenly bodies portend good profits in almost all your transactions. But it does not mean that you can act recklessly and irresponsibly at all! You will make good money only if you are cautious and work hard. You should focus on technical analysis, and try to trade new instruments. Trading commodity currencies and cross rates will be profitable in the Forex market.

Scorpio (24.10 - 22.11) Scorpions will feel a surge of strength and energy at the beginning of this week. You will be the facile in everything you do. You will manage to work everything out in trading as well. Only on Wednesday, there will appear an unforeseen situation that would threaten your deposit. But if you correspondingly react to the market changes, you will not feel any negative consequences at all. By the end of the week your account will be significantly replenished, and you will be able to afford an expensive purchase during the wekend, which you've been dreaming of for a long time.

Sagittarius (23.11 - 21.12) Sagittarius will be cold-blooded and calculating in coming days that is certainly very good for trading in general. If you work in the Forex market, the "bearish" position, as well as trading the EURUSD pair will be the most profitable for you. The British pound can bring you good profits, but if you trade it against the U.S. dollar. The "second tier" shares can be profitable for you as well, but in the stock market. Either on Thursday or Friday, you may have some conflicts at work — it is possible that it is you who would provoke it. But your wisdom will be enough to settle the things right and draw conclusions for the future.

Capricorn (22.12 - 20.01) On Monday and Tuesday as well Capricorns should await the news from the dealing center you are working with in the Forex market. Most likely, you will be informed about some trading developments you will be happy about, and this will make your work more comfortable in the foreign exchange market. During the second half of the week, you should be careful when trading the British pound and the euro as well. In order to correctly analyze the charts, you are to use technical indicators. In addition, Thursday-Friday are good to invest in the real estate or other traditional assets — precious metals, antiques, etc..

Aquarius (21.01 - 19.02) Aquarius will successful in trading at the beginning of the working week. You will be able to demonstrate your excellent analytical skills and have every right to call yourself a strategist of vision. You will be very thin to feel all the most opportune moments to enter the market and leave them as well – this will bring you good profit during the first half of the week. During the second half – you should devote your time to expanding your business contacts, as well as establishing business contacts. There is a high probability that you will achieve financial independence in the future, which will be due these beneficial business relationships.

Рisces (20.02 - 20.03) Pisces will have many irons in the fire, as well as household chores during this week, thus you will not able to commit yourselves to trading insofar as required. Your attention will be distracted, thus Stars suggest that you should neither open new positions this tim, nor experiment with the trading strategy. Perhaps, this is the right time when you are better to focus on one thing. If you see that you will not manage to accomplish your proceeding neither at work, nor at home. Thus, it is better to focus on one thing, and the rest of your thisngs will finished next week.

Voting for the Best Broker Continues, IAFT_Awards

The IAFT Prize Awards serves to determine the best companies in their segment. We invite all participants of the financial markets to influence the voting results and cast their vote for a specific broker who is the leader in each of the represented categories to your judgement.

Vote for the best broker here.

 

Do not miss the high-profile event of 2013! We welcome and value everyone's opinion!

Union's News / New Partners: Dukascopy Europe and Forex Optimum

Dear IAFT customers!

We are glad to inform you that the list of the IAFT partners has been replenished with two more brokerage companies. We care about our customers' welfare, and this time, you have the opportunity to cooperate with reliable and trustworthy companies, such as Dukascopy Europe and Forex Optimum.

Dukascopy Europe IBS AS is the EU licensed investment brokerage company which is 100% owned by Dukascopy Bank SA. In accordance with White Label Agreement with Dukascopy Bank SA, Dukascopy Europe provides their customers with access to the Swiss Foreign Exchange Marketplace on the same conditions which are available to the clients of Dukascopy Bank.

 

Forex Optimum was established in 2009 to become the innovative and advanced online brokerage company, providing their clients with the most effective, modern and high-quality services, as well as the most unique and favourable conditions for their partners in the market.
Information on our new partners can be found in the following sections: “Full Brokers List”, “Compare Forex Brokers”, “Brokers' Profiles”, as well as in “All Brokers Ratings”.

Best regards,
IAFT Administration

Union's News / New Partners: GAINSY and RVD Markets

Dear IAFT customers!

The list of the IAFT partners has been replenished with two more brokerage companies. This time, you can work with GAINSY and RVD Markets through the IAFT and receive even more profit while trading in the Forex market.

GAINSY was established in 2012 by a group of professional traders, financiers and developers as a fundamentally new product of Forex, aimed at making forex trading reliable and stable type of earnings for all participants in the financial markets.

RVD Markets is part of the holding, «RVD Capital Holdings Limited» (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), focused on providing high-quality services through the financial markets, as well as offering unique trading conditions for everyone, regardless of the initial deposit, volume of trades and type of the trading strategy.

Information on our new partners can be found in the following sections: “Full Brokers List”, “Compare Forex Brokers”, “Brokers' Profiles”, as well as in “All Brokers Ratings”.

Best regards,
IAFT Administration

Weekly Horoscope (25.03—31.03)

Aries (21.03 - 20.04) Applying methodical and measured approach to their work, Aries will achieve good results in trading this week. You will be thoughtful, able to conduct the in-depth analysis of the market and competently execute your transactions, thus your account will be enlarged. On Wednesday, it wise to expect good news, which will improve your mood. This, in turn, would change your plans: you will either postpone your business trip or activities that you will be happy to avoid. But this does not mean that they will be canceled entirely. It means, you will have a plenty of time to better prepare for them.

Taurus (21.04 - 21.05) The nearest working week will be neither bright nor full of unexpected events, but in your own routine rhythm of life. The most favorable trading day — Tuesday, and fundamental indicators would be rather beneficial to you when analysing the market, thus keep track of the economic calendar. In addition, Stars advise you to avoid transactions in cross-rates, and it is advisable to give preference to those trading tools you have worked with before. The end of the week is favourable for self-analysis, as well as planning in the near future.