Trading glossary

Forex market

Definition

Forex is traded 24 hours a day from Monday morning in the Pacific to Friday evening in New York. The Tokyo, London and New York trading sessions are the main periods, and activity peaks when they overlap. This market is one of the largest and most liquid in the world. Trading is not centralised but happens between traders via online trading platforms that connect traders. Trading fees are nowmally included in the spread.

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