S1E169: How to start investing in forex: BT Money Hacks (Ep 169)

BT Money Hacks

Ready to dive into the exhilarating world of forex, but not sure where to start? In this episode, Lee Kim Siang speaks to Charu Chanana, head of FX strategy at Saxo to answer all your questions, from understanding currency pairs to managing risk effectively.

Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation:

02:40 Pros and cons of forex vs equities

04:17 Understanding leverage in forex trading

06:51 Forex trading strategies for beginners

10:57 Major currency pairs outlook

15:05 Impact of interest rates on currency value

17:10 Common forex trading mistakes

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Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [e-mail]. We’ll look into it for future episodes.

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Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang ([e-mail])

With Charu Chanana, head of FX strategy, Saxo

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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1. How to start investing in forex: BT Money Hacks (Ep 169) (00:00:00)

2. Pros and cons of forex vs equities (00:02:40)

3. Understanding leverage in forex trading (00:04:17)

4. Forex trading strategies for beginners (00:06:51)

5. Major currency pairs outlook (00:10:57)

6. Impact of interest rates on currency value (00:15:05)

7. Common forex trading mistakes (00:17:10)