Forex

      The Forex market is open 24 hours a day, 5.5 days a week. Because of the decentralized clearing of trades and overlap of major markets in Asia, London, and the United States, the market remains open and liquid throughout the day and overnight. As a trader, this allows you to react to favorable/unfavorable news by trading immediately.
      It also gives traders the added flexibility of determining
      their trading day.

      Forex Basics

      Forex, or Foreign Exchange, is the simultaneous exchange of one country’s currency for that of another.

      How FX Trading Works

      In this market, you may buy or sell currencies. The objective is to earn a profit from your position.

      Understanding FX Quotes

      Reading a foreign exchange quote may seem a bit confusing at first. However, it's really quite simple if you remember two things:

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      Futures, foreign currency and options trading contains substantial risk and is not for every investor. An investor could potentially lose all or more than the initial investment. Risk capital is money that can be lost without jeopardizing one's financial security or lifestyle. Only risk capital should be used for trading and only those with sufficient risk capital should consider trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. View Full Risk Disclosure.

      The trading of virtual currencies and Bitcoin futures carries additional risk. Prior to trading virtual currencies, please view NFA & CFTC advisories providing more information on these potentially significant risks.