What is Forex?
Forex (от английского Foreign Exchange или FX) — This is an international currency market
where transactions for the purchase and sale of currencies are carried out.
It is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily turnover exceeding 6 trillion USA dollars.
Key features of Forex:
- Decentralization: Forex does not have a single exchange or center, trading is conducted through a network of banks, brokers and dealers.
- Round-the-clock trading: The market is open 24 hours a day, five days a week, thanks to time zones.
- Currency pairs: Trading is conducted in pairs, for example, EUR/USD (euro against the USA dollar).
- Liquidity: High liquidity allows you to quickly buy and sell assets.
- Risk: Forex is associated with high volatility, which makes it a high-risk investment.
How is Forex used?
Forex is used for:
- Speculation on changes in exchange rates.
- Hedging of currency risks by companies.
- Ensuring international trade and investment.
Successful Forex trading requires deep knowledge, market analysis and risk management.