im convinced that forex is pretty much gambling. its too risky. are stocks any better?

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Shares or stocks are more stable then Forex, generally speaking the price of stocks rise over time. so systems can be tailored this way,

The big difference with forex is that currency doesnt acctually rise or fall in a stable way, so expecting overall growth isnt the way to invest in forex. But at the same time a person makes money in BOTH directions.

Without a great deal of understanding in forex i would tell you to stick to stocks, but dont forget that stocks can make you lose money just as easily without education.

I would like to know the basics of Forex Trading and the least amount someone can start out with.?

Please can anyone tell me how to start trading Forex, and if it's possible to stsrt with a little amount. Would also like to know about trading from my home (I live in Africa). Will be glad to receive any answer.

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hi, here have some forex education websites, all free

http://www.babypips.com
http://www.strategybuilderfx.com
http://www.forexfactory.com
http://www.fxground.com