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Spot Forex: What is Spot Forex?

Simply put, forex (an abbreviation for foreign exchange) is the simultaneous swap of one currency for another. As the largest market in the world, with an average of $3.4 trillion in currencies traded daily, there are many advantages of forex versus other types of financial markets – and also much to learn about the risks if you’re new to it. Almost anyone with the appropriate appetite for risk and an understanding of market trends and analysis can trade currencies. Just click on a link below to start building a foundation in forex, and you’ll be well on your way to carving out your place in the foreign exchange market.

Why should you trade spot forex?

Trade 24 hours a day, 5.5 days a week
Buy or sell to seek a profit in up- or down-trending markets
Trade more for less with initial margins as low as 0.25 percent*
Trade on short- or long-terms trends in the most liquid market in the world
Speculate on exchange rates from nearly anything from the AUD/CAD to the ZAR/JPY
Trade from your home (or from anywhere) with free trading platforms
Learn about the market and how to use our software with free training

Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors.

Attend a Free seminar Free real-time practice account

*Without appropriate use of risk management, a high degree of leverage can lead to large losses as well as gains.

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