Kathy Lien
BK Asset Management
After years working with top hedge funds, I've distilled their winning approach into a six-step blueprint that transforms retail trading strategies into consistent winners. Its time for retail traders to stop gambling and start trading with precision.
Key insights:
- The complete strategy framework - Learn the exact 6-step process hedge funds use to design profitable systems
- Risk management mastery - Discover why proper position sizing is more important than entry points
- Performance analytics - How to track crucial metrics like win rate, expectancy and profit factor
- Drawdown control - Techniques to survive inevitable losing streaks without blowing your account
I break down real examples of how I applied these principles to my own Zip Trading Strategy, revealing which currency pairs perform best (Euro crosses) and which I avoid completely (Sterling pairs). Learn which sessions yield the highest profits and how to identify underperforming periods in your own trading. This isn't theory - it's the practical blueprint that separates professional traders from struggling retail investors. Implement these steps and trade with the discipline of a hedge fund manager.
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading forex carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to trade any such leveraged products you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with trading on margin, and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts.
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD under pressure as yield climb weighs and Fed risk dominates
EUR/USD slides 0.05% as the week begins, courtesy of broad US Dollar strength, amid choppy trading as traders brace for the Federal Reserve monetary policy decision. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.1637 after hitting a daily high of 1.1672.
GBP/USD edges lower toward 1.3300 as markets turn cautious
GBP/USD corrects lower toward 1.3300 on Monday after posting gains in the previous week. The markets adopt a cautious stance ahead of the highly-anticipated Fed meeting, making it difficult for the pair to gather bullish momentum.
USD/JPY gathers strength to near 156.00 as Japan earthquake weighs on Japanese Yen
The USD/JPY pair attracts some buyers to near 155.95 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen weakens against the US Dollar as traders assess the potential impact of a strong earthquake in Japan. The Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's speech will be in the spotlight later on Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve interest rate decision.
Editors’ Picks
USD/JPY gathers strength to near 156.00 as Japan earthquake weighs on Japanese Yen
The USD/JPY pair attracts some buyers to near 155.95 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen weakens against the US Dollar as traders assess the potential impact of a strong earthquake in Japan. The Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's speech will be in the spotlight later on Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve interest rate decision.
EUR/USD under pressure as yield climb weighs and Fed risk dominates
EUR/USD slides 0.05% as the week begins, courtesy of broad US Dollar strength, amid choppy trading as traders brace for the Federal Reserve monetary policy decision. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.1637 after hitting a daily high of 1.1672.
Gold remains seases below $4,200 as markets gear up for Fed
Gold turned south after Wall Street's opening, trading south of $4,200. The US Dollar finds additional legs on a souring mood on Monday as market participants prepare for the upcoming Fed meeting, which will provide key insights into the short-term policy outlook.
RBA expected to hold interest rate amid rising inflation, steady economic growth
The Reserve Bank of Australia is on track to leave the Official Cash Rate unadjusted at 3.6%, following the conclusion of its December monetary policy meeting on Tuesday. The decision will be announced at 03:30 GMT, accompanied by the Monetary Policy Statement. RBA Governor Michele Bullock’s press conference will follow at 04:30 GMT.
Big week ahead: Fed poised to cut as Canada, Australia and Switzerland hold steady
This week we get a lot of data releases but the biggie is all those central bank decisions. Canada, Australia and Switzerland are expected to stay on hold, but the Fed is expected to cut.
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