http://www.fxstreet.com/education/forex-basics/the-new-nfa-regulation/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/http://mediaserver.fxstreet.com/images/fxstreet-provider-logo1-en.gif7http://www.fxstreet.com/education/forex-basics/the-new-nfa-regulation/2009-06-29.htmlFacing the New NFA Regulation FIRST IN FIRST OUT (FIFO)... Leverage on Focus NFA Rule: 2-43(b) Rule 2-43(b) effectively eliminates the ability of traders to hedge open positions. In this article we will explore the function and purpose of hedging, the details and rationale behind the NFA's decision and address some additional impacts of the decision. Hedging - A brief overview: The purpose of hedging typically is to shift or limit the risk associated with adverse price movements associatedMon, 29 Jun 2009 15:24:27 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/forex-basics/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/forex-basics/the-new-nfa-regulation/2009-06-29.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/forex-basics/the-new-nfa-regulation/2009-06-29.v02.htmlFacing the New NFA Regulation Hedging in the Spotlight Leverage on Focus NFA Rule 2-43(b) The NFA recently enacted Rule 2-43(b) which effectively eliminates hedging by forcing brokers to close trades on a First In First Out (FIFO) basis. The NFA has added clarification to the rule, stating that customers can instruct their broker to off-set like sized positions. Some traders have expressed concern that the rule will negatively impact their trading outside of the obvious limitation on hedging.Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:46:18 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/forex-basics/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/forex-basics/the-new-nfa-regulation/2009-06-29.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/forex-basics/the-new-nfa-regulation/2009-08-12.v02.htmlFacing the New NFA Regulation FIRST IN FIRST OUT (FIFO)... Hedging in the Spotlight The NFA recently submitted a proposed rule change to the maximum leverage an FDM may allow its retail clients to use. While not as heated as the "No Hedge" debate, the proposed changes have fueled some discussion among many of the retail traders on the net. Traders who are opposed to the changes feel that the reduction will limit their opportunity for profit or will prevent them from participating in the forexWed, 12 Aug 2009 14:02:41 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/forex-basics/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/forex-basics/the-new-nfa-regulation/2009-08-12.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/forex-basics/the-new-nfa-regulation/2009-08-12.htmlOn July 31st, 2009 new NFA rules come into effect involving some important changes in the Forex industry. The main measures include hedging prohibition, stop and limit orders not allowed on open positions and a new FIFO (First In, First Out) policy . Some traders have expressed their concern about the rule, which will definitely impact their trading. John Putman explains what are exactly these new rules and why they aren't so dramatic as traders can even benefit from them. Hedging in theWed, 12 Aug 2009 10:43:40 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/forex-basics/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/forex-basics/the-new-nfa-regulation/2009-08-12.html