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.
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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.
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Increased exposure to market forces
Through leverage, traders control a position larger than your capital would otherwise allow, potentially magnifying profits.
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The capital you leverage will need to be paid back if a position is unsuccessful.
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Flexible trading schedules
The foreign exchange market is international, bringing together currency markets worldwide. This means trades can be made at any time.
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Like other markets, such as precious metals, economic and political developments can rapidly alter the value of a particular currency.
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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.
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Stop loss and take profit tools are helpful in reducing risk, but none can 100% predict how the market will move.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Access to stop-loss and take-profit tools
These help you trade in manageable parameters, limiting your losses and preventing unsustainable trading practices.
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