Trade currencies in the largest market in the world with more than $5 trillion in daily trading volume. Featuring robust depth and maximum liquidity, the forex is a premier destination for active traders around the globe.
Forex, also known as foreign exchange, FX or currency trading, is a decentralized global market where the world buys and sells currency. The forex market is the largest, most liquid market in the world with an average daily trading volume exceeding $6.6 trillion. Learn More
The foreign currency exchange offers an abundance of potential opportunities for veteran traders as well as those new to the markets. If you are searching for a target-rich environment for active trading, look no further than the forex.
With no set exchange hours, you can trade currencies 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.
You can trade forex with leverage1
Deep liquidity makes it easier to get in and out of trades at any time, even in large sizes.
The majors and the commodity pairs are the most liquid and most widely traded currency pairs in the forex market. These pairs and their combinations (EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY and EUR/GBP) make up the vast majority of all trading on the forex. Due to the fact they attract the largest volume of buyers and sellers, spreads are typically the tightest.
However, there are other currency pairs that allow you to take advantage of macroeconomic events in specific international markets, such as the USD/MXN (US Dollar/Mexican Peso).
The international currency trade furnishes participants with an unparalleled collection of opportunities. Given the depth and liquidity of the forex, it is possible to implement almost any viable strategy with maximum efficiency. From short-term intraday approaches to multi-session swing trading plans, profiting from periodic exchange rate fluctuations can become not only possible but probable.
Perhaps the single most beneficial attribute of the forex is flexibility. Unlike in more conventional trading modules such as stocks, forex trading profits are not limited only to buying low and selling high. You are able to make money from being either long or short a specific market, increasing the number of potential trading opportunities exponentially.
Whether your outlook on a currency is bullish or bearish, you have the ability to capitalise upon the idea. Buy low and sell high or sell high and buy low ― the forex does not limit your trading options or your money-making potential.
As it pertains to any business ― active trading or otherwise ― profit is the difference between gains and losses minus operating expenses. The beauty of forex trading is that quantifying profit is straightforward because expenses are limited, and gains and losses are easily accounted for.
The best way to manage profit is through regularly referencing your trading platform. Software suites such as Trading Station and Metatrader 4 calculate gains and losses on a pip-by-pip basis. As the market moves, your account balance is updated automatically via the functionality of your platform. Factoring in expenses is also a routine task given Friedberg Direct's low spreads and Active Trader's pricing structures.
At the end of the day, making money is the goal of any trader. With Friedberg Direct, you will always know your P&L, freeing up time for active trading.
One of the largest advantages to trading forex is the minimal amount of capital necessary to get started. Retail traders with limited resources are afforded access to the same markets as institutional participants.
Conventional financial wisdom suggests that it takes a lot of money to participate in the markets. That is the beauty of the forex ― you don't need to be a millionaire to trade. Utilize the potential of your risk capital.
Of course, as you gain experience in the markets, your goals and resources will often change. In order to cater to the needs of the evolving trader, Friedberg Direct offers a variety of account types. Rest assured that no matter your resources and trade-related objectives, Friedberg Direct can furnish an alternative designed to enhance your trading experience in the forex market.
Friedberg Direct is a local leader in the provision of forex and CFD market access. If you are an active trader or a newcomer anxious to get started, our award-winning platform suite stands ready to help you achieve your goals in the marketplace. Learn more about trading forex with Friedberg Direct in our product guide.
If you are an active trader, you can be eligible for different tier pricing.
Friedberg Direct offers a transparent pricing model, made up of low, competitive commissions and super-tight spreads.
Our proprietary trading platform provides powerful analytics tools for chart traders and straightforward capabilities for new traders.
Leverage: Leverage is a double-edged sword and can dramatically amplify your profits. It can also just as dramatically amplify your losses. Trading foreign exchange/CFDs with any level of leverage may not be suitable for all investors.
Average Spreads: Time-weighted average spreads are derived from tradable prices at Friedberg Direct from July 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022. Spreads are variable and are subject to delay. The spread figures are for informational purposes only. Friedberg Direct is not liable for errors, omissions or delays or for actions relying on this information.
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Regulatory Documents:
IIROC Brochure: How Can I Get My Money Back, How IIROC Protects Investors, IIROC Complaints Brochure, CIPF Brochure, CIPF Coverage Policy, IIROC Order Execution Only Bulletin, Conflict Disclosure Statement, Covid-19 and Cyber Security - Tips for Investors, Relationship Disclosure Information Document, Before You Begin Trading
The relationship between Friedberg Direct and FXCM was formed with the purpose to allow Canadian residents access to FXCM's suite of products, while maintaining their accounts with a regulated Canadian firm. All accounts are opened by and held with Friedberg Direct, a division of Friedberg Mercantile Group Ltd., a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC). Friedberg customer accounts are protected by the Canadian Investor Protection Fund within specified limits. A brochure describing the nature and limits of coverage is available upon request or at www.cipf.ca.
