The forex trader's goal is to profit from moves in the exchange rate between two currencies. Exchange rates move up and down from minute to minute as buyers and sellers exert their influence over the market.
There are as many different exchange rates as there are combinations of pairs of different currencies, however the majority of trading occurs in the following currencies; Japanese Yen, US Dollar, Euro, British Pound, Australian Dollar and Canadian Dollar. These currencies have significant market depth (liquidity) which ensures very small bid/offer spreads and constant price discovery.
Private investors gain access to forex markets by trading on a leveraged basis on either the spot market or the futures market. The futures market has been overtaken in popularity by brokers offering leveraged foreign exchange via online dealing platforms that offer 24 hour access and very tight spreads.
There are as many different exchange rates as there are combinations of pairs of different currencies, however the majority of trading occurs in the following currencies; Japanese Yen, US Dollar, Euro, British Pound, Australian Dollar and Canadian Dollar. These currencies have significant market depth (liquidity) which ensures very small bid/offer spreads and constant price discovery.
Private investors gain access to forex markets by trading on a leveraged basis on either the spot market or the futures market. The futures market has been overtaken in popularity by brokers offering leveraged foreign exchange via online dealing platforms that offer 24 hour access and very tight spreads.
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