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Assets that show high correlation move in one direction. Because you're basically trading the same pair more than once, it's not wise to open multiple positions that have high correlation. This could make it very difficult to reopen your positions if the market turns against. Forex traders who take long positions in the AUDCHF/AUDJPY and EURJPY can be exposed to double risk if they are highly correlated.
Live Currency Strength Meter is a visual guide that determines what currencies are currently performing strongly, and those that are currently weak. The Switch Markets Live Currency Strength Meter is a simple concept that uses the exchange rates of different currency pairs in order to provide a visual representation of the performance of each individual currency.
Deeper analysis reveals that these positions have double exposure to JPY (AUD) and JPY (JPY), which could be detrimental for trade if the movement goes in the opposite direction to the trader’s expectations.
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Traders can avoid unnecessary hedging when the correlation strength between different pairs are known in advance. You know which direction these pairs are going in if they have a negative correlation, such as EUR/USD vs USD/CHF. If you were to open long trades on each pair, you'd likely win on one, but lose on another.
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A Forex correlation matrix will show you at a glance which currencies have a high degree of correlation. This allows for you to avoid making trades that are not necessary and you can therefore avoid double exposure.
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Correlation between different currency pair can also indicate the level of risk for trade strategy. If EUR/USD/GBPUSD are negatively correlated pairs, then it can signal double risk in the same position if the weakest currency is involved.
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Sometimes, one pair might indicate a strong or ranging movement. This is an indicator that traders should avoid trades with the opposite correlated pairs. Traders should avoid GBP/USD trades if EUR/USD shows a downtrend.