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How to Safely Trade Forex in Kenya – Capital Business

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 20 – Forex trading has been increasingly gaining popularity in recent years. According to BIS, nearly $6.6 trillion is traded daily over the globe on an average. Due to its high liquidity, 24-hour nature, low transactional cost, fast paced regulations, easy to use platforms, the Forex market has become the largest financial…

Forex market has also gained attention of traders in Kenya recently – which is visible through rising demand, growing number of active traders and increasing trading volumes of Forex in Kenya.

“Kenya now has over 70,000 forex traders according to recent estimates and market is well regulated by CMA and there are 3 regulated forex brokers”, as per local website Trade Forex Kenya.

Forex trading involves speculating on prices of currency pairs that fluctuate all the time due to international affairs. Traders often use margin trading to speculate on currencies, the involvement of leverage and margin increases the risk factors for traders, due to which sometimes they even risk losing more than invested amount. Hence, the forex market is quite risky for new as well as experienced traders.

So, for new investors looking to trade forex, it’s important to have proper understanding of the risks and how they can reduce their exposure to these risks.

The risks in Forex trading cannot be eliminated however with proper knowledge, experience, and several precautionary measures, the risks can be mitigated and reduced to some extent.

We look at these risks and how one can protect themselves against these risks.

How can Kenyans trade Forex?

Forex trading means buying and selling of currency pairs like USD/EUR at varying prices. Kenyans can trade in the foreign exchange market through any Retail CFD or Forex Broker in Kenya.

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How does Trading through a Retail Forex & CFD Brokerwork –Traders using retail Forex and CFD broker do not own the asset or currency physically, but only speculate on the price movements of currency pair via CFD instrument created by the broker. It is the most common way to trade Forex online in Kenya.

Forex Regulation in Kenya –The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya is the regulatory authority that monitors financial conduct in Kenya. Every Forex broker based in Kenya has to be authorized by CMA to serve Kenyan customers. There are also some brokers who are not based in Kenya that serve Kenyan traders, this is against CMA regulations and CMA advises traders against using such brokers.

Choosing a Trusted Broker – There several regulatory authorities around the world. Most famous of them are FCA of UK, NFA of the US, CySEC of Cyprus and ASIC of Australia, CMA of Kenya. A good broker has to be regulated by a trusted regulatory authority. And if the broker is regulated by more than one top regulatory authority than it’s a good sign of trust. For example: Pepper stone regulated by CMA is also regulated by ASIC & FCA.

Steps involved in Forex Trading –

1) The first step of forex trading for any new trader is to make a choice by comparing and selecting an ideal broker for oneself.

There are 3 Forex & CFD brokers that are available in Kenya that provide retail Forex trading. Each broker has different trust factors like some are regulated by multiple regulatory authorities while some offer different services depending on the leverage ratio, types of accounts, spreads, minimum deposits, wide range of instruments and various other factors.

Choosing the broker with higher number of regulations will enhance the safety of traders. First thing for Kenyan traders is to look into CMA regulation of broker then other Tier 1 regulations if required. Brokers regulated with CMA & other Tier 1 authority is a positive sign. Regulatory authorities like CMA, FCA& ASIC provide better protection to the traders and the traders must seek for the brokers that are well regulated. Better regulation will mean lesser chances of fraud, safe trading environment with restriction on leverage and better downside protection.

The brokers should be compared on multiple bases and the most convenient one should be chosen with reasonable and effective features.

2) After choosing the broker, second step is to choose an account type as per the requirements of the trader. Different account types might have different fees, minimum deposit/withdrawal, and various other features.

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3) Once the broker and account type are compared and you have chosen a broker, you can sign up as an individual or open a corporate account if you are a company. For this you need to fill up the broker’s KYC form with basic details, and submit the ID proofs to complete the KYC at the broker.

Once KYC is complete, you can deposit the funds &start trading. Traders can also choose a demo account at the broker to test their trading environment & other features before depositing money.

What are the Risks Involved?

In order to mitigate the risk, it is essential to identify them. The risks involved in Forex trading can be grouped into 4 main categories:

Volatility in Market: Forex market can be highly volatile and the price movements can be difficult to predict even for experienced traders. The market is active 24 hours a day and depends on multiple factors throughout the world. Any economic activity in any corner of the world can fluctuate the expected price movement of the currency pair. This movement is hard to predict even after detailed fundamental and technical analysis. Like, the high market volatility during Swiss Franc Uncapping, major & emerging markets currency volatility, oil price crash during the Covid-19 crisis – which caused huge losses even to seasoned investors.
Risk of Leverage/margin: Money can be borrowed from the broker for Forex and CFD trading. The borrowed amount is called leverage which allows traders to open higher positions than the amount invested. Higher exposure leads to higher risk and sometimes the losses can even exceed the invested amount.
Unfair Practices by Broker: Brokers can indulge in malpractices for self-interest which can result in traders losing their investments. Choosing a well-regulated and experienced broker with positive reviews is important to mitigate this risk component.
Over Trading: Forex market is highly liquid and profit margin can manipulate the traders’ emotions. Sometimes your greed or fear of missing out can lead to investing more than you are willing to lose.

How can investors ensure their safety while investing in forex?
Traders must understand that there will always be an element of risk involved in forex trading. The risk can be reduced to some extent but can never be eliminated.

The following measures can be helpful in reducing the risks to the lowest levels.

Educate Yourself: “Investment in knowledge pays the best interest”. A successful trader must educate oneself to analyze the potential impact of any international activity concerning price movements of currency pairs. Traders must also be able to understand &execute an impactful fundamental and technical analysis of the currency pairs.
Trade with a Reputed Broker: Lesser fees and commission should not be the only aspect to select the broker. One must check the broker’s reputation in the market, positive reviews, and ensure it is well regulated. A broker that has been operational for a long term would be more promising over new, unregulated and lesser reviewed broker.
Use Safe Leverage: Use of leverage can surely increase the potential gains in a successful trade but it will also increase the risk factor at the same time. Some brokers offer a very high leverage ratio which looks attractive to many traders but it is quite risky. Any leverage ratio of higher than 10:1 is considered unsafe for traders.
Use of Risk Management Tools: Most of the reputed Forex brokers in Kenya offer risk management tools like stop loss, negative balance protection, limit order, etc. These tools can be used to reduce the risk factors and increase the probability of sustained profits.
Risk to Reward Ratio: It is a ratio that depicts the risk involved for a possible gain in a trade. The risk to reward ratio is different for every trade order and ideally should be more than 1:2.

Is Forex Trading for You?

New traders must understand that the Forex market is highly volatile and even after taking all the precautionary steps, there is no surety of positive returns and not a sure way to earn money. It involves high risk and might not be suitable for inexperienced traders. Nearly 60-70 percent of the traders lose money and the majority of them are beginners.

Those who cannot handle the volatility of currency pairs must opt for safer market alternatives like mutual funds, bonds, stocks, etc. which are comparatively less risky.

Nevertheless, Forex market is for you only if you are an experienced trader willing to take the risk in the foreign exchange market. A decent experience is required to get a grasp on the price movements of currency pairs, the market fundamentals, and the risks.

It is always advisable to gain trading experience using a demo account with virtual money until you are confident of making profits with the actual capital. Demo trading can also allow you to test your strategies, emotions, and suitability for actual Forex trading.

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Sollari Review – top 75 Broker ?

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Sollari Review

Sollari is a global forex and CFD broker with trading platforms that is suitable and fully functional for all devices.

This is a good option for all levels of traders, although the product portfolio is average, and there is an inactivity fee to be aware of.

Initially formulated in 2023 to provide a robust forex trading platform, Sollari offering to include CFDs, indices, shares, commodities, and cryptocurrencies.

Sollari has several trading tools and features designed to make your trading experience as smooth as possible. The trading platform, has been heralded as a simple and convenient platform without losing the functionality you would find at MetaTrader 4. Some education is also available through the trading platform, and highly responsive customer service is available 24 hours a day.

Please read my full Sollari review for further details of this forex broker so you can decide whether Sollari can meet your needs.

Who is Sollari?

Sollari is a global forex, spread betting, and CFD online broker. Sollari is an online Crypto and Forex Broker providing traders across the globe with cutting-edge technology to trade the world’s markets. In a continuous effort to give their traders a more comfortable and safe trading experience, their experts have been improving their service and solutions ensuring traders have the freedom to trade whenever and wherever they like.

They are headquartered in Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines. with offices in Milan, Nassau, Sofia, and Luxembourg and are authorized and

Sollari product range overview

The product range at Sollari is average compared to other brokers. They offer a solid selection of currency pairs and CFDs, no futures CFDs, and an average number of commodity and stock index CFDs. additionally they do offer leverage trading on the main cryptocurrencies.

Sollari Range of Market

Forex trading

More than 50 Forex pairs are available at Sollari with no commission and some of the tightest spreads in the industry.

Indices and Financial Trading

Indices and financial CFDs have flexible margin requirements and low spread , representing some of the industry’s best spreads. There are no overnight or hidden fees of any description to worry about.

Commodities Trading

At Sollari, there are several commodity CFDs, including metals and energies.

Share CFDs Trading

Trade more than 100 company shares without ever owning the underlying security. At Sollari, you can access global stock exchanges with the option to go long and short and benefit from leverage. For non-leverage trading, there is zero commission.

Sollari Accounts

There are five trading account options at Sollari. Of note are the Professional Trading Account and the Islamic Trading Account. There is also a free demo account from where to practice your trading.

Free Demo Account
You can select from the free demo account which platform you would like to practice trading on their trading platform. You will immediately receive $100,000 of virtual funds, which can be used to familiarise yourself with the financial markets and forex and CFD trading.

Islamic Account
This is a Shariah-compliant Islamic account which includes many features that are in keeping with Sharia law.

See here the overview of all the accounts.

	BASIC ACCOUNT	STANDARD ACCOUNT	GOLD ACCOUNT	PRO ACCOUNT	VIP ACCOUNT
MINIMUM DEPOSIT	$5,000	$10,000	$25,000	$100,000	$250,000+
ORDER EXECUTION	Instant	Instant	Instant	Instant	Instant
ACCOUNT CURRENCY	USD, EUR, GBP	USD, EUR, GBP	USD, EUR, GBP	USD, EUR, GBP	USD, EUR, GBP
ACCOUNT MANAGER	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
SPREAD, PIPS	Fixed	Fixed	Fixed & Floating, Variable	Fixed & Floating, Variable	Fixed & Floating, Variable
QUOTATION (NUMBER OF MARKS AFTER POINT)	5 marks	5 marks	5 marks	5 marks	5 marks
LEVERAGE	100	100	200	500	500
MAX. TRADE SIZE	10 lots	20 lots	40 lots	50 lots	100 lots
REQUOTES	None	None	None	None	None
MARGIN CALL LEVEL	40%	40%	40%	40%	40%
STOP OUT LEVEL	30%	30%	30%	30%	30%
TRADING PLATFORM	all devices	all devices	all devices	all devices	all devices
CUSTOMER SUPPORT	24/5 support	24/5 support	24/5 support	24/5 support	24/7 support

Sollari Trading Platform

Sollari provides a web, desktop, and mobile trading platform on their trading platform, which is provided by the High-tech software provider “easytech”.

This trading platform has an excellent reputation among traders.

Sollari Trading Platform

web trading platform

The web platform allows you to place trades directly from your web browser in an easy-to-use interface that is customisable and available in several languages. The web trading platform falls short because of its lack of social trading; however, it is well-designed with several useful features.

There is a two-step login for additional security, and you can search for an asset using its name or by category. Order types include:

I was impressed with both the portfolio and fee reports which were comprehensive and easy to use, with clear information on commission, swap fees, and performance.

There are also the following useful features available on the trading platform:

Trailing stop

Trailing the position of a current price can then trigger a stop order as the price reaches a predetermined distance from a stop order. It works similarly to a stop order but in a more controlled way that aligns with movements in the market.

Market Sentiment

This allows you to closely monitor movements in the market using data from other traders concerning a specific instrument.

Hedging

This allows you to mitigate risks by investing in the same product in a different direction.

Charts

Real-time charts provide up-to-the-moment information, including historical trends, forecasts, and current trends.

Sollari mobile trading platform

The mobile trading platform is in keeping with the web trading platform, with much of the same functionality.

The actual design is well laid out and easy to use with customizability. I found the mobile app fast with personalised watch lists and the ability to open positions directly from real-time charts.

There are price alerts that include statistical alerts, which can be monthly or yearly for currency pairs, indices, etc. Clicking on the alert will automatically open the app on the instrument.

Sollari desktop trading platform

Use the desktop platform. This platform is designed with professional traders in mind, leaving the webtrader as an alternative for beginners and intermediate traders.

There is excellent customizability, some good search functions, and a choice of several languages.

There are several tools and technical indicators designed to enhance your trading activity.

Sollari customer service review

Customer service is excellent at Sollari, with immediate response times across multiple channels.

There are several channels for contacting customer support, including phone and email. When I tested their service, my query was dealt with immediately without even the intervention of a chatbot. The service provided via email and phone was similar, with fast, relevant responses to my queries. Customer service is provided 24/5, which is above average.

Sollari is opening an account.

The account opening process is straightforward, fully digital and quick. You will need your ID.

To open your account, you should first decide on the account type you wish to open

Then you can follow these quick and easy steps:

Select your country of residence
Add personal information, including name and email address
Choose a password
Enter your home address and tax residency
Complete some simple questions relating to your trading experience
Fill in information pertaining to your personal finances, such as income and savings and employment status
Select your base currency
Upload your ID documentation and proof of address, such as a utility bill or bank statement.

Sollari Deposit and Withdrawal

Deposits and withdrawals and essentially free, and the minimum deposit is high compared to what you would find at other brokers.

Before making your first deposit, you will need to choose between the following base currencies:

EUR, USD, GBP

Deposit options include:

Bank transfer
Credit and debit card
Cryptocurrency

The minimum deposit is $5000, which is high compared to other brokers. There are no fees should you choose to deposit via bank transfer from your bank account.

Bank transfers take several business days.

Withdrawals can be made using the same methods accepted for deposits, and there are no withdrawal fees for electronic wallets and credit/debit cards.

Sollari safety

Sollari is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) but is performing full due diligence to comply with AML regulations.

In addition, all client funds are held in segregated bank accounts to protect those funds should Sollari go bust.

The Sollari negative balance protection protects client funds should their balance go negative.

Sollari fees

Sollari has low CFD and forex fees and average non-trading fees.

Fees can be separated into two main categories for a CFD and forex broker: trading and non-trading fees.

Trading fees

The trading fees will vary depending on the financial instruments you are trading within each asset class. Trading fees can be charged as a spread, a commission, or a financing rate.

Spreads differ between the bid and ask price for a foreign currency price. Here’s how Sollari spreads compare against some other forex brokers:

Non-trading fees

Sollari has low non-trading fees as they do not charge deposit and withdrawal fees, and there is no account fee.

Inactivity fees are charged. There are inactivity fees to be aware of. However, these will only kick in once your account has been inactive for several months and you have a positive balance.

Who is Sollari suitable for?

Sollari is suitable for all levels of traders looking for a solid trading platform and very competitive spreads.

The selection of account types is aimed at both retail and professional investors.

Demo Trading

The Advantages and Negatives of Forex Demo Trading

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Intro to Fx Demo Trading

Despite the placement as the planets greatest monetary market, the forex marketplace only became easily available to retail traders in latest years because of the introduction of sites based trading via on-line forex brokers.

Aspiring forex investors can right now make use of digital trading systems – like the extremely well-known MetaTrader software program
(offered as a free of charge download by MetaQuotes Software program Company ) to access the large forex market thou they might trade only in very small amounts themselves

The majority of on the web brokers will support MetaTrader and could also provide their own proprietary platforms or web-centred dealing interfaces.

These types of systems typically enable traders to do a quick overview of the currency marketplace and maybe carry out some specialized evaluation, in addition to permitting them to gain access to trading necessities like purchase access and deal delivery for a wide selection of foreign currency pairs.

free of charge fx practice account

Like a common way of motivating forex investors to use their offer setup solutions and first deposit funds with them to make use of as trading accounts perimeter, many online forex brokers will offer a free of charge fx practice account to potential or existing clients.

Referred to as a forex demonstration accounts, such unsecured debts enable a trader to encounter a hands-on demo of what seems prefer to trade currency pairs in the forex market with this broker without placing any actual money at risk.

Although using a FX trading demo account has several benefits for traders, some tricks are well worth talking about because the technicians of getting into a demonstration operate and the producing emotional responses an investor can possess while controlling it can differ significantly from the encounter of live forex trading utilizing their personal hard-attained money.

Additional common demonstration accounts circumstances which make them vary considerably from an actual cash financed account include broker-imposed period limitations and set debris of virtual foreign currency.

The subsequent areas of this content will talk about starting up an on the web trading demo accounts, in addition to probably the most significant benefits and negatives of using a demonstration forex account in comparison to utilizing a live fx accounts for trading foreign currencies.

Starting Up a Free of charge Forex Demonstration Account
Simply about any trustworthy fx broker will allow potential and current customers to open up up a demo account with them free of charge to enable investors to practice currency trading using digital money.

Demo accounts traders frequently also get access to at least a few of the broker’s customer providers and consumer support personnel to ensure that they can obtain a much better feeling for what coping with the broker will end up being like when they determine to finance a trading account with genuine cash.

Investors desperate to open up a demonstration trading accounts can typically get around to the site of one or even more forex demonstration brokers and adhere to guidelines shown there for opening up a demo or practise account with the brokers they select.

Selecting the greatest fx demo accounts for your requirements might require critiquing those provided by a number of online brokers with different features in order to make an knowledgeable decision which broker is the best partner for your start.

When starting a demonstration account, you may even require to choose a quantity of virtual money to fund the demonstration accounts with and get into some personal data to determine yourself with.

In case you feel worried about offering your true personal data to a broker you are will to try not really you have more freedom as no documentation is required for this in general, the moment you open a real account your KYC documentation will be needed for compliance and this protects the broker as well as the traders from money laundering and fraud.

You can also open up a new e-mail account to get communications about the demo forex account if you are concerned about getting your personal email address offered to third celebrations like digital email entrepreneurs.

Pros of Forex Demonstration Trading Demo_trading_advantages

The two beginner and experienced forex investors regularly make use of demo accounts to rehearse trading currencies and check out a fresh broker or trading strategy.

Some of the more common advantages of interesting in forex demo trading consist of the following:

Observe if You Like Trading Foreign currencies

Those fresh to trading foreign currencies or trading generally can use an fx demo accounts to find if they are psychologically and psychologically appropriate to the bustle of trading forex. Everyone is usually different, and some people might actually appreciate trading currencies, as the activity might not match others’ preferences, personas or lifestyles at all.

Operate Forex without Risk Whilst Learning or teaching how to trade

– Beginners who are still learning how to operate foreign currencies frequently experience substantially even more assured putting their real cash in danger in the marketplace if they have an opportunity to try points away from 1st. A demo account allows them to place their training into practice in a near to actual existence environment without placing their genuine money at risk. This enables those to make common beginner’s mistakes while they find out without needing to spend for the effects out with their very own bank.

Practice Great Cash Administration Methods –

One of the secrets to taking pleasure in long-term success when trading forex requires learning to apply well-established cash administration concepts. A demonstration accounts allows a brand-new or skilled trader to practice such methods completely on true exchange rate actions and see on their own how the common benefits accumulate to their demo account in digital money earnings.

Find out to Control Your Feelings When Trading –

Probably the most difficult elements of trading for many people consists of learning how to control their psychological reactions to earning and shedding deals in such a method that it stimulates overall success. Dealing properly with normally regular mental replies to producing and losing cash – such as dread, avarice and wish – can often differentiate the effective fx investor from the loss.

Check a fresh Trading Technique Without Jeopardizing Actual Money –

Smart experienced traders and beginners as well will generally wish to check the achievement of any new trading technique they arrive plan before applying it in a live trading environment. This kind of enables them to accustom themselves to pursuing the program and also to function out any insects in it that may become obvious while using it as real exchange price movements happen.

Try Out a New Broker’s Trading System –

Unless you are utilizing the Mt4 system that a great deal of on-line forex brokers support, you will most likely want to make use of a demonstration accounts to observe whether a fresh fx broker’s private internet or client structured trading platform is usually ideal for your trading requirements.

Examine if a Fresh Broker Offers Useful Features and Solutions –

Fx Brokers keen to possess you open up a live trading account with them will frequently provide demonstration investors gain access to their unique customer features, educational and information services, and customer support departments. This can be a great method to examine your quality of the broker’s general solutions before carrying out any actual trading money to ensure they are the type of trading partner you will need keeping your accounts.

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Donald Trump blasts ‘fools’ who oppose good Russian ties

US President-elect Donald Trump has posted a progression of tweets censuring the individuals who contradict great relations with Russia as “‘dumb’ individuals, or nitwits”.

Mr Trump promised to work with Russia “to comprehend a portion of the numerous… squeezing issues and issues of the WORLD!”

His remarks came after an insight report said Russia’s leader had attempted to help a Trump race triumph.

Mr Trump said Democrats were to be faulted for “gross carelessness” in permitting their servers to be hacked.

In a progression of tweets on Saturday, Mr Trump said that having a decent association with Russia was “no terrible thing” and that “lone “idiotic” individuals, or simpletons, would believe that it is awful!”

He included that Russia would regard the US increasingly when he was president