How Is Currency Trading Different
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How Is Currency Trading Different?
Currency trading, also known as forex trading, operates differently from stock, futures, or options trading. Unlike those markets, it does not occur on a regulated exchange and lacks control by a central governing body. There are no clearinghouses to guarantee trades or arbitration panels for dispute resolution. Instead, trades are based on agreements between participants, relying on mutual trust.
A Unique Market Structure
To those accustomed to structured exchanges like the NYSE or CME, this unregulated environment might seem confusing. However, in practice, it functions effectively. Participants must both compete and cooperate, creating a self-regulating system. In the U.S., reputable retail forex dealers become members of the National Futures Association (NFA). This membership includes a commitment to binding arbitration for dispute resolution, making it essential for retail customers to trade only with NFA member firms.
For instance, FOREX.com is a registered Futures Commission Merchant (NFA ID
0339826) and operates under GAIN Capital Group. This group provides forex trading and asset management services to institutional investors in over 140 countries.
Understanding Commissions in Forex
In traditional markets, investors utilize brokers who act as agents, executing trades on exchanges. Brokers earn commissions for facilitating these transactions. However, the forex market operates differently; it’s a principals-only market. Forex firms act as dealers, not brokers, assuming market risk by serving as counterparties to trades. Instead of charging commissions, they earn through the bid-ask spread.
In forex, investors can't buy at the bid or sell at the offer as they might in other markets. Once a price surpasses the spread, there are no additional fees or commissions, meaning all subsequent profits are pure gains for the investor. However, traders must navigate the bid-ask spread, making scalping?"a strategy involving quick trades for small profits?"more challenging.
Currency trading is a vast and liquid market that relies on mutual trust and self-regulation, and understanding its nuances is crucial for those looking to engage.
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