Best Fundamental Trading Strategy in Forex
This article will teach you how to trade fundamentals like NFP and CPI in a simple, practical way. The strategy I’m about to share is one I’ve used since 2015—it’s incredibly easy to follow and, when used with discipline, can be a highly effective way to trade without unnecessary stress. I’ll break it down step by step and include supporting videos as proof.
This approach is designed for traders who prefer high risk and high leverage during major news events. If that’s not your style—or if it feels like gambling to you—check out the other strategies on our site that focus on risk management and proper risk–reward techniques.
Note: Trading news with leverage is risky. Only trade with money you can afford to lose and use strict risk controls.
Disclaimer
The strategy shared here is for educational purposes only and is based on my personal past experience. It is not financial advice.
Always test on a demo account first. Trading involves risk, especially with leverage—only risk money you can afford to lose.
I am not responsible for any decisions, gains, or losses you make. You are free to read and ignore my views.
The Strategy (High-Risk Fundamental Trading)
- What you need: two solid brokers that offer high leverage and allow news trading. Look for brokers where a $100 account can realistically reach $400+ on a strong move.
- When to act: a few seconds before major releases like NFP, CPI, or interest rate decisions.
- How to place trades:
- Broker A: place a Buy.
- Broker B: place a Sell.
- Use high risk (on purpose) so the winning side can cover the losing side and still leave profit.
- What to expect: one account will likely blow, the other should run with the move. You’re paying with one small account to catch the big candle with the other.
- Example math: fund two accounts with $100 each. If the winner makes about $600, your net after the other $100 loss is roughly $500 (before spreads, slippage, and fees).
- Why use this vs. guessing direction: if you pick the right direction with a $200 account you might make ~$800, but if you’re wrong you make $0. With this hedge-across-brokers approach, you aim to capture the move without guessing direction.
- When it can lose: sideways/rejecting news, extreme spread widening, or heavy slippage can hurt both sides. You’ll often win on strong one-direction days, but whipsaws can reduce or wipe profits.
- Important rules:
- Do not try this inside a single broker (even with different account names). Many brokers forbid internal hedging and can flag/void accounts.
- Use separate brokers and follow each broker’s Terms & Conditions.
- Expect slippage, requotes, and delayed fills during news—plan sizes assuming worst-case execution.
- Risk mindset: treat the “losing” account as a sacrificial cost. Only deposit what you can afford to lose. Test on demo first, then go small on real.
- Proof & walkthroughs: see the videos below and the emails/screenshots where using the same broker got flagged—another reason to use separate brokers.
Note: This is a high-risk, high-leverage approach intended for experienced traders. Slippage, spreads, and broker rules matter.
Below are the brokers I use with this strategy. Register an account with each and choose the
highest leverage available. Then open live chat to ask about their
fundamentals/news-trading rules. Always aim to trade on the right side of the broker.
Important: Never use the same broker with different accounts for this approach.
Use separate brokers—keep scrolling to see why.
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The videos below show how I make profits with this strategy — you’ll see a winning account on the left and a losing account on the right.
Real Example: How the Strategy Makes Profits
The video below shows profits made with this simple approach. We funded $100 on two different brokers. One account blew, and the other made about $500—so the net was roughly $400 (before costs).
- Broker 1: up to 1:3000 leverage.
- Broker 2: up to 1:10000 leverage (ask live chat to enable if needed).
- Important: Some brokers reduce leverage just before major news. Test with a small account first; if leverage drops, switch to another broker. I regularly update the broker list on this site.
Note: Always confirm leverage and news-trading terms with live chat before trading live.
Live News Trade: ~$3,200 Net Profit in ~2 Minutes (Two-Broker Hedge)
In this video, we trade a major news release using a simple two-broker hedge. We funded $800 in each broker a few seconds before the announcement—placing a buy on one and a sell on the other. One account blew (−$800), while the other ran with the move and closed around +$4,000, giving an approximate net of $3,200 before costs. This example shows how the hedge can capture the move without guessing direction.
High-Impact News Events to Trade
I could share many more videos, but it takes time to put them together. I’ll start posting the latest ones on TikTok (@myforexsite). For fundamentals, it’s best to focus on events that typically move a lot so you don’t waste money on low-volatility releases.
- NFP (US Nonfarm Payrolls)
- USD CPI (Inflation)
- USD Interest Rate decision (FOMC)
- CAD Interest Rate decision
- GBP Interest Rate decision
- CHF Interest Rate decision
- CHF CPI
- NZD Interest Rate decision
- AUD Interest Rate decision
- USD PPI
- USD GDP
- USD ADP employment report
Tip: Always observe an event first before trading it. For example, if you plan to trade the NZD Interest Rate decision, watch how it behaves this month, then consider trading it next month. Market behavior changes over time, and some events may no longer move the same way.
FAQs — Best Fundamental Trading Strategy in Forex
1) Can I use this strategy on the same broker (two accounts)?
No. Most brokers prohibit internal hedging and may flag, restrict, or void activity if you open opposite trades across accounts on the same server. Use two separate brokers and always follow each broker’s Terms & Conditions.
2) What account size and leverage should I start with?
Start small (e.g., $100 per broker) and confirm leverage via live chat. Some brokers reduce leverage just before NFP/CPI or rate decisions, so test with small balances first. Always try the setup on a demo account before going live.
3) What are the main risks with this approach?
News trading is high risk. Expect wider spreads, slippage, requotes, and execution delays. Sideways or whipsaw moves can reduce profits or cause both sides to lose. Treat the losing account as a cost of the hedge, use minimal lot sizes at first, and only risk money you can afford to lose.
Important Notice — Never Use One Broker with Two Accounts
Never use a single broker with two different accounts (even if they are under different names) to hedge opposite trades. This is typically against broker Terms & Conditions and can trigger internal-hedging flags. Accounts may be restricted or deactivated. Always use two separate brokers and confirm policies with live chat.
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