FX Options Discussion

Get a look ahead at the currency markets. Join Jason Ayres, a leading instructor and founder of Optionsource.net, every Monday morning for a Weekly Outlook on the Forex markets, with a focus on FX Options. Jason discusses support and resistance levels for the U.S. dollar versus some of the most widely traded currencies. Jason also shares his views on the most commonly used technical indicators. What are the trends telling us? www.fxoptions.com/outlook

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How can Japanese candlesticks analysis help you profit? Find out how these indicators allow you to project market direction. Learn how to maximize the potential of a currency option move using different trading strategies. Join Trading Central’s top Forex analyst, Cyril Berkouk as he provides his insight on where the markets are headed using candlestick analysis. Cyril will help you identify a candlestick “buy” or “sell” signal at the end of a trend. This allows you to exploit options strategies that best extract consistent profits from the currency market. Candlestick signals reveal the change in market sentiment. Cyril will also help to break down some of the most complex terminology and charting tools used to forecast the next currency moves provided in Trading Central’s alerts. Cyril will also share their methodology for trading FX Options.
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TRADING CENTRAL's FX OPTIONS TRADE ALERT

ISE Canadian Dollar OUTLOOK
13:50 GMT - 09:50 NYT - Friday, May 20, 2010 CDD (USD/CAD on ISE): further USD advance expected

Our forecast: Up move towards 108.50 or even 111.
Comment: The RSI is well directed, the pair is on the upside and is breaking a MT declining trend line.


To leverage our Trend Opinion on the ISE Canadian Dollar currency rate we selected the following strategy.

Buy CDD Jun 19 '10 $109 Call

Click here to view supporting charts and data for our trade alert:
http://www.fxoptions.com/Site/NewTradeAlerts.aspx

FX Options TV is a weekly online program that focuses on macro-economic events and long-term analysis of the global currency markets. Each segment also features Trading Central's independent view on the psychological and technical factors driving the industry and provides short-term forecasts, strategies and unique FX Options picks. The program is produced by NYFP and hosted by currency expert Remy Blaire.
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TRADING CENTRAL's FX OPTIONS TRADE ALERT

ISE Japanese Yen OUTLOOK
13:33 GMT - 09:33 NYT - Saturday, May 21, 2010 YUK (USD/JPY on ISE): further USD weakness expected

Our forecast: Down move towards 88 or even 86.
Comment: The pair is breaking below a bearish flag lower boundary and should face a further weakness.

To leverage our Trend Opinion on the ISE Japanese Yen currency rate we selected the following strategy.

Buy YUK Jun 19 '10 $88.50 Put

Click here to view supporting charts and data for our trade alert:
http://www.fxoptions.com/Site/NewTradeAlerts.aspx

TRADING CENTRAL's FX OPTIONS TREND OPINIONS

11:05 GMT - 07:05 NYT - Tuesday, May 24, 2010

British Pound OUTLOOK
BPX (USD/GBP): further USD advance expected

Our forecast: Up move towards 71 or even 73.
Comment: The pair should pull back on its new support ahead of a further up move.

To leverage our Trend Opinion on the British Pound we can use different options :

1. Buy BPX Jul 17 '10 $71 Call
1. Buy BPX Jul 17 '10 $69 Call
1. Buy BPX Jul 17 '10 $69.50 Call

Click here to view supporting charts and data for our trend opinion:
http://www.fxoptions.com/Site/NewTrendOpinions.aspx

Looking for a way to hedge your currency exposure with limited risk? What are the best strategies for implementing your views on the major currencies? Where do you think the US dollar is headed? Join John Jagerson, a renowned author and Forex trader, as well as founder and contributor to LearningMarkets.com as he explores the latest market developments and the best ways to manage risk and make profits using FX options strategies. FX options may be a new product to many Forex traders but they have been indispensable tools for successful investors in other capital markets for years. In this presentation, you will be introduced to the core concepts of options and how they work in the Forex. While Forex trading offers fantastic benefits for leverage or gearing, income opportunities and massive liquidity, it also has some serious disadvantages. It can be very difficult to create an effective hedge in a volatile FX market and the market's inherent volatility makes whipsaws a common occurrence. Forex options can be used to reduce or eliminate these problems. Come find out why institutional and retail traders are using options to speculate, control risk and make income in the FX market. https://ise.webex.com/ise/onstage/g.php?p=0&t=m

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TRADING CENTRAL's FX OPTIONS TREND OPINIONS

10:40 GMT - 06:40 NYT - Wednesday, June 1, 2010

ISE Swiss Franc OUTLOOK
SFC (USD/CHF on ISE): further USD advance expected

Our forecast: Up move towards 119 or even 122.
Comment: The pair has rebounded on its new support and should post a further advance.

To leverage our Trend Opinion on the ISE Swiss Franc we can use different options :

1. Buy SFC Jul 17 '10 $117.50 Call
1. Buy SFC Jul 17 '10 $116.50 Call
1. Buy SFC Aug 21 '10 $119 Call

Click here to view supporting charts and data for our trend opinion:
http://www.fxoptions.com/Site/NewTrendOpinions.aspx

Is the eurozone crisis over? Is the euro heading to par against the USD? How can investors profit from the current situation? Join Jack Crooks, founder and president of Black Swan Capital with over 20 years financial advisory experience, as he shares his perspective on the current crisis and the fate of the euro. Jack will provide recommended entry prices, profit targets and stop-losses. Find out how can you prepare for the worst case scenarios. Jack will also discuss what alternatives are available to help you diversify your portfolio. Everyone needs a good plan.
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FX Options TV is a weekly online program that focuses on macro-economic events and long-term analysis of the global currency markets. Each segment also features Trading Central's independent view on the psychological and technical factors driving the industry and provides short-term forecasts, strategies and unique FX Options picks. The program is produced by NYFP and hosted by currency expert Remy Blaire.
http://www.fxoptions.com/FXTV

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One thing I would like to know, has any of you hedged the news using SPOT options like "Double-No-Touch", "Digital_SPOT" and etc.

Here is a link from Investopedia that talks about it: http://www.investopedia.com/articles.../04/101304.asp

I don't know where I can purchase these options as my broker doesn't even offer them. They seem to be good but not sure how effective they are irl.

Feel free to post your experience with them if you have ever traded them.

TRADING CENTRAL's FX OPTIONS TREND OPINIONS
11:25 GMT - 07:25 NYT - Tuesday, June 7, 2010

New Zealand Dollar OUTLOOK
NZD (USD/NZD on ISE): further USD advance expected

Our forecast: Up move towards 151.75 or even 160.
Comment: The pair has rebounded on its new support and should post a further advance as the RSI is turning up.

To leverage our Trend Opinion on the New Zealand Dollar we can use different options:

1. Buy NZD Jul 17 '10 $156.50 Call
1. Buy NZD Jul 17 '10 $155 Call
1. Buy NZD Aug 21 '10 $156.50 Call
Click here to view supporting charts and data for our trade alert:
http://www.fxoptions.com/Site/NewTrendOpinions.aspx

TRADING CENTRAL's FX OPTIONS TRADE ALERT

Canadian Dollar OUTLOOK
12:53 GMT - 08:53 NYT - Tuesday, June 7, 2010
CDD (USD/CAD on ISE): USD weakness expected

Our forecast: Down move towards 104.75 or even 102.50.
Comment: The pair has struck against its new resistance and should face a weakness as the RSI lacks upward momentum.

To leverage our Trend Opinion on the Canadian Dollar currency rate we selected the following strategy.

Buy CDD Jul 17 '10 $105 Put

Click here to view supporting charts and data for our trade alert:
http://www.fxoptions.com/Site/NewTradeAlerts.aspx

How can you limit your losses? Manage risk? Join The Market Guys, AJ Monte and Rick Swope, as they share their unique trading philosophy using FX Options. The Market Guys will walk you several risk management techniques and strategies. Using their one percent rule as a guideline, understand how to limit your losses by trading the right position size and when to exit the trade. Learn how to pick the best strategies that fit your personality and risk tolerance. Using charts and patterns, Rick Swope and AJ Monte will help you understand how expand your trading opportunities. They will also touch on the emotional and psychological issues related to trading.
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TRADING CENTRAL'S FX OPTIONS TRADE ALERT

Mexican Peso Trading OUTLOOK
14:08 GMT - 10:08 NYT - Thursday, June 9, 2010

PZO (USD/MXN): further USD weakness expected

Our forecast: Down move towards 126 or even 120.50.
Comment: The pair remains within a bearish channel and has struck against its new resistance.

To leverage our Trend Opinion on Mexican Peso, we selected the following strategy.

Buy PZO Jul 10 125.5 PUT

Click here to view supporting charts and data for our trade alert: http://www.fxoptions.com//Site/NewTradeAlerts.aspx

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FX Options TV is a weekly online program that focuses on macro-economic events and long-term analysis of the global currency markets. Each segment also features Trading Central's independent view on the psychological and technical factors driving the industry and provides short-term forecasts, strategies and unique FX Options picks. The program is produced by NYFP and hosted by currency expert Remy Blaire.
http://www.fxoptions.com/FXTV