Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Why Trade Foreign Exchange?

Foreign exchange is the world's largest financial market. Available to retail traders since 1999, this exciting global market offers opportunities unavailable in other categories.

What is Forex?

The foreign exchange market or currency market, known informally as Forex, is an over-the-counter trading instrument where one currency is traded for another. It is the most traded market in the world, with an average turnover of $3.2 trillion per day.

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Spot metals and oil
FOREX.com also offers trading in spot gold and silver and Brent Crude Oil, providing interesting alternatives to diversify your portfolio beyond currencies. Learn more about these dynamic markets in our online Spot Metals Guide and Oil Guide
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