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Ugandan Guide: Forex Trading for Beginners

Watchdog Uganda by Watchdog Uganda
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The growth of retail trading in the foreign exchange market in Africa can be attributed to the opening of numerous brokers’ regional offices. It is believed that there are over one million young retail traders in the region, and their trading volume is increasing every day despite the fact that the overall volume of trade is not very high.

Retail foreign exchange trading is becoming increasingly popular in countries all over continent, including Uganda. Here, we outline the most important steps which new traders in Uganda should take in order to establish a successful Forex trading career. 

  1. Set up a stable internet connection

Trading in foreign exchange can be done on a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or even a smartphone. 

The values of the currency pairs that are traded on stock exchanges see significant swings on a regular basis. For successful foreign exchange trading, an established internet connection that can allow you to monitor these shifts in real time is crucial.

  1. Find a regulated Forex broker

The Uganda Forex Bureau and Money Remittance Association (UFBMRA) is the governing body for foreign exchange bureaus and companies that facilitate international money transfers in Uganda, according to forexbrokers.co.ug.

The Governor of the Bank of Uganda was the one who officially opened the doors in 2001 for the UFBMRA, which describes itself as a non-profit, non-governmental, member-based organization.

The purpose of the UFBMRA’s introduction of the forex trading Code of Conduct was to serve as a roadmap for the forex bureau to follow in order to guarantee high ethical standards and fair play while conducting business. 

Because there are not enough forex brokers in Uganda, many people are forced to rely on brokers based outside of Uganda in order to trade currency. There is a wide selection of forex brokers that can be found online. 

When looking for a broker, make sure to find one that will let you trade currency pairings using UGX.

You can usually find information on the regulatory organizations listed in the footer of each broker’s website. In the event that you are unable to locate any information of this kind from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), or any other regulatory authorities, you should not put your faith in the broker.

  1. Open and deposit into a trading account

When opening an account with a forex broker, a minimum deposit may be necessary. These brokers additionally provide a selection of account types to accommodate a wide range of investment objectives. 

After opening an account, the next step in forex trading is to deposit funds. You can fund your account in your local currency via a variety of methods, depending on the broker you select. Debit cards, wire transfers, and bank transfers are the most common methods of this type of funding.

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  1. Select the best trading platform for your needs

The forex trading platform is software that can be downloaded to a desktop computer or a mobile device. Invest some time in making the platform fit your needs so that you may get the most of your forex trading possibilities.

 


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