An active and dynamic market
The value of different currencies moves up and down over the trading day. These movements are also rapid, which means high profit levels are possible.

Although high volatility can deliver profits, it can also bring losses. Forex is always based on a balance of risk and reward, so the greater the reward, the greater the potential risk.

Increased exposure to market forces
Through leverage, traders control a position larger than your capital would otherwise allow, potentially magnifying profits.

The capital you leverage will need to be paid back if a position is unsuccessful.

Flexible trading schedules
The foreign exchange market is international, bringing together currency markets worldwide. This means trades can be made at any time.

Like other markets, such as precious metals, economic and political developments can rapidly alter the value of a particular currency.

Wide currency range
Forex trading means a diverse array of currencies and currency pairs to work with, from the United States Dollar to the Turkish lira.

Stop loss and take profit tools are helpful in reducing risk, but none can 100% predict how the market will move.

Potential strategies in both bull and bear markets
Traders can profit whether the market is moving up — by going long on a position — or buying it. Traders can go short on a position or sell if it moves down.

Minimal delay
With several people trading on the market and so much activity across the brokerage platform, traders find they can make precise, decisive movements in the market without delay.

Tighter spreads
The forex market spreads tend to be tighter than those in other markets, a significant plus point for investors looking for an accessible market to trade in.

Access to stop-loss and take-profit tools
These help you trade in manageable parameters, limiting your losses and preventing unsustainable trading practices.