How often have you found yourself thinking, if only I could learn how to trade forex like the pros? If you're like I was a few years ago the answer is more than just a few times. The truth is though; you can learn to trade professionally and not be like 90% of the people who lose money in foreign exchange trading.

The secrets of trading forex are not all that difficult once you begin to put them into action. Here are a few tips that will help.

- Get the best, most reliable forex software program you can find. Be sure if offers a demo account where you can practice and experiment with trades without using your own "real money".

The best programs offer "live" simulators to make fantasy trades in real time and monitor your results. Not only is this a great tool for newcomers, but it helps those of all levels of experience to develop and test new strategies before using your own money. This tip alone could make you more profitable than you can imagine.

- Become a calculated forex trader, not an emotional one. This is another important tip that is often overlooked unfortunately. Have you ever been at the casino and watched someone at the table who is playing only with their emotions? You watch them just throw their money away when they should have stopped. It's really no different in the forex market.

The successful traders are more often the ones who make calculated trades based on the numbers and not based on a "hunch". Use the numbers and base your strategy around making calculated trades. You'll see your profits rise as a result.

- Have a strategy and avoid the guess work. In order to succeed in any endeavor, you're going to need a plan and a strategy. This certainly holds true when it comes to trading currency. Those who rely on guess work inevitably make bad decisions and lose money. If you have a strategy and use it every day, you should make money.

Although these three tips sound so simple, it would be a mistake to underestimate how powerful they really are. I hope you'll put them into action and see your profits soar.