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Online Forex Trading, Goodbye Middleman

By John Eather

World market share: Foreign Currency markets have the greatest financial market share of all available markets with approximately USS$ 1.5 trillion worth of transactions per day. This is mainly as a result of the worldwide demand for foreign currency. We all contribute to this market by buying or selling International products directly as well as International tourism. Central banks employ international trade as an important income sources especially after the introduction of floating gold prices instead of pegged gold prices having affect on foreign exchange value. Online forex trading has made market access even more attractive and lucrative.

Reasons for online trading: Online forex trading has many great advantages such starting trade with a couple of hundred US Dollars, trade twenty-four hours a day, seven day a week and no commissions payable to middlemen, making returns on capital more. Online forex trading companies generally offer high leverage ratio's to clients as an added bonus. Special trade software provides real-time news, charts and analysis as well as demo accounts for you to try your hand at trading with no risk.

Less cost: The cost of online forex trading is much less than conventional forex trading due fact that no brokers are involved and thus no brokerage costs or fees-you are your own broker. Possible online foreign exchange fees applicable are admin either yearly, quarterly or monthly, account opening and software cost.

Experience: If you have never played the foreign exchange market is recommended that you do a course or research on the subject as you are exposed to high risks you may not be able to manage with limited experience or a broker. Forex trade has great returns, however the risk must balance with the return.

High risk: Due to the fact that foreign currency trading is conducted over-the-counter, no organised or formal market legislations or regulations are strictly applicable, opening the door for fraud, money laundering or theft. Gearing or leverage effects will have either a positive or negative impact on you as even the smallest of movement in the market will have a possible great impact on your deposit. Orders intended to reduce risk may not always be effective as they may not be executable depending on the market conditions.

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