What is the forex market ?

The currency market also known as “Forex” or “FX” is the biggest financial market in the world, with a daily transaction volume that surpasses 3'200 billion US Dollars (30 times the total volume of all American stock markets).

Contrary to other financial markets, Forex does not have a physical centre or a centralized place. It is a market with mutual agreement between buyers and sellers (banks, corporations, private investors, etc.) concluding in numerous transactions.

The market is open 24h/24h, opening everyday in Sydney and continuing around the globe. Each trading day starts in Sydney and Tokyo, then in London and finally in New York. The huge liquidity and global activity, 24h/24h, of the Forex market is ideal for active investors.

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