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The Forex Market

Forex (foreign exchange, or currency exchange) trading is the simultaneous buying of one currency and selling of another. The vast forex market moves the global economy, and online forex trading platforms such as FXTrade are a rapidly growing part of it.

The Foreign Exchange Market

Some background information on the world's largest financial market.

Who Uses Forex?

Currency exchange is necessary in many circumstances for a variety of global players.

Benefits of Forex Trading vs. Equity Trading

Forex trading is winning favor as an alternative investment opportunity. Discover some of the benefits of trading currencies rather than equities.

Trading Styles

Currency traders make decisions by either analyzing technical factors or economic fundamentals.

Trading off-exchange foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk and is not suitable for all investors. Trading through an on-line platform carries additional risks. Please refer to our more detailed Risk Warning, and NFA's FOREX INVESTOR ALERT.
 

All you need to know about the forex market

OANDA FXTrade InfoCenter is your one-stop site for free currency commentary, news, analysis, and graphical tools to understand the forex market.