Forex Trading

Forex trading is buying and selling currencies to profit from exchange-rate moves. Learn how the market works, how pairs are quoted, and what you need to start.

A CFD lets you trade the price of an asset without owning it. See how contracts for difference work for forex, gold, indices, and crypto.

The spread is the gap between a broker’s bid and ask price — the built-in cost of every trade. Learn how spreads are quoted and how they affect your P&L.

Leverage lets you control a larger position with a smaller deposit. Understand how it multiplies gains and losses, and how to use it more safely.

A pip is the standard unit for measuring a price move in forex. Learn how pip value is calculated and why it matters for lot size and risk.

Margin is the collateral your broker holds to keep a leveraged trade open. See how margin, free margin, and margin calls work.

A swap is charged or paid when you hold a forex position past the daily rollover. Learn when overnight fees apply and how swap-free accounts work.

An ECN broker routes your orders to a network of liquidity providers. Discover how ECN pricing, commissions, and execution differ from dealing-desk brokers.

A market maker broker takes the other side of your trade and quotes its own prices. Learn how that model compares with ECN and STP execution.

MetaTrader 4 is the most widely used forex platform for charts, indicators, and Expert Advisors. See what MT4 offers and how to get started.