Forex: Capital Appreciation or Cash Flow

Are the Forex markets a cash flow generating or capital appreciation investment?

first off, forex isnt an investment. unless you want to hold a position for 10-15 years, investing in forex is suicide. the market swings back and forth so much that holding a single position going only one way is a reckless way of investing. if you want to invest, look at gold or bonds.

now, if you want to make money in FX you need to learn how to trade, not invest. that will take time and money. trading means that you are in a position for a matter of minutes, hours days, or even weeks. even trades that last 6 months to a year are TRADES, not INVESTMENTS. there is a big difference there.

So you are saying you would invest in Gold or Bonds for 10 to 15 years. I would never be in those instruments for that long of a period. I know numerous people who hold on the their positons for months or years in Forex.

You misunderstood the question. When trading or investing in Forex, do you view it as a cash flow generator or capital appreciation?

didnt misunderstand you. just wanted to make sure you were coming at it with the right mindset. thats one of the big things with FX, mindset and psychology. to answer your question though, i would have to say cash flow.

as for the bonds and gold thing, why not 10 to fifteen years? most bonds you HAVE to be in for 10 to fifteen years, usually more. gold should be considered a long term investment. i see nothing wrong with that. you say you would never be in those instruments for that long, yet here you are seeking a "better" investment, probably meaning you messed up with (or dont know about) other investments. including gold and bonds. hmm...