Why Trade the FOREX
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Why Trade the FOREX?
Trading in the FOREX market presents numerous advantages over traditional stock or commodity trading. This article explores these benefits, such as liquidity, trading hours, leverage, costs, and investment size, to help you understand why FOREX stands out.
Debunking Myths
Before diving in, it’s important to address a common misconception: there's no difference between trading and investing?"only the time period varies. Al Thomas, President of Williamsburg Investment Company, sums it up well: "Everyone who invests is a trader, only the time period is different." This insight is crucial, especially after experiencing fluctuations in the stock market.
Why Choose FOREX?
Liquidity
The FOREX market is the most liquid financial market globally, with around $1.9 trillion traded daily. In contrast, the commodities market trades about $440 billion, and the US stock market sees around $200 billion. This vast liquidity ensures efficient trade execution and minimizes market manipulation.
Trading Hours
Operating 24 hours a day (except weekends), the FOREX market opens at 3:00 pm Sunday (EST) and closes at 5:00 pm Friday (EST). This flexibility allows traders to engage at times that best suit them. Comparatively, US stock trading, including extended hours, runs from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm (ET) on weekdays. Commodity trading hours vary widely based on the commodity itself.
Leverage
FOREX accounts can offer leverage up to 100:1, with some brokers extending it to 400:1 (though this level is not advised due to increased risk). In the stock market, leverage maxes out around 4:1, while in commodities, it depends on the specific market but can be quite high, albeit riskier due to lower liquidity.
Trading Costs
FOREX trading costs are mainly the spread between buying and selling prices. Unlike stock and commodity markets, there are no additional brokerage fees. In those markets, transaction costs and fees can accumulate even if you use discount brokers.
Minimum Investment
You can start a FOREX trading account with just $300, whereas a futures trading account typically requires an initial investment of $5,000.
Focus
A significant portion (85%) of FOREX transactions involve just seven major currencies. In contrast, the US stock market consists of about 40,000 stocks, and there are over 200 commodity markets, many of which are rarely traded. A smaller number of instruments in FOREX allows for more concentrated study and analysis.
Trade Execution
FOREX offers almost instantaneous trade execution. In contrast, equity and commodity markets rely on brokers, whose performance can sometimes be inconsistent.
Conclusion
While these features make trading in the FOREX market appealing, success requires education, discipline, commitment, and patience. Remember, all trading involves risk.
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