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| Monday, 25 August 2008 16:56 |
 Foreign exchange currency—also known as the forex market--trading deals with the world’s largest market where trades are amounting to more than USD 3 trillion each day. The forex market is not implemented by the central exchange like the stock market, but is conducted by the ‘interbank’ market (also known as OTC—over the counter—market). Interbank refers to the exchange among banks and financial institutions. The main trading centers are: Sydney, Tokyo, London, Frankfurt, and New York. This allows the market to run 24/7.
The actual trading of currency is the simultaneous action of buying a currency and selling another one. The largest market within forex is the ‘spot’ market where trades are settled immediately (two banking days). The benefits which are associated with the market appeal to traders across the globe. Its 24 hour availability allows traders to trade any time, giving them the opportunity to react to news that make effect the market. The market’s dense liquidity provides countless selling and buying opportunities. Forex is traded without commission and it gives investors the opportunity to deal on a frequent basis. The market’s 100:1 leverage is very ideal for traders who want to hold their position. The consistent movement of the market provides traders with constant profit potential. |
| Last Updated ( Monday, 25 August 2008 17:24 ) |