Explore the world of forex trading
Unlock global opportunities in foreign exchange.
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What is forex and the forex market?
Forex (FX) is short for foreign exchange – changing one currency into another. This process can be performed for a variety of reasons including commercial, tourism and to enable international trade.
Forex is traded on the forex market, which is open to trade currencies 24 hours a day, five days a week and is used by banks, businesses, investment firms, hedge funds and retail traders.
Why forex trading?
ACCESSIBILITY
Forex trading is accessible to any kind of trader, with trading from a few dollars to tens of thousands. The availability of online trading platforms means that anyone with an internet connection can participate in Forex trading, making it one of the most inclusive financial markets in the world.
OPPORTUNITY
The foreign exchange market has a daily trading volume of over $6 trillion, making it the most liquid in the world and an exciting place to trade. The wide range of currency pairs and leverage in CFD trading provides traders with an abundance of opportunities to potentially benefit from price fluctuations in both directions.
AVAILABILITY
Unlike stock exchanges that operate during specific hours, the Forex market operates 24 hours a day, five days a week. This continuous availability allows traders to react to global economic events and news developments as they happen, taking advantage of potential volatility, without having to wait for markets to open.
Reasons to trade with Alpari
Improved pricing and performance
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Access global opportunities
Access to hundreds of instruments across the FX, Metals, Commodities, Indices, Stocks and Crypto markets.
No-to-low spreads and commissions
We offer spreads starting from zero and ultra-low commissions. Plus, great leverage to maximise opportunities.
Secure deposit and withdrawal
Choose from more than a dozen regional and global payment options to safely deposit or withdraw your trading funds.