The best time to trade equities, currencies and futures is unique to each product. Periods of enhanced market participation often create optimal liquidity and volatility.

Lower spreads only available for specific products. Comparison is based on the average FXCM Group spreads of the period April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023. Spreads can vary. Past Performance is not an indicator of future results.
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The forex market is the largest in the world with more than $6.6 trillion in daily trading volume. Trade forex pairs with leverage on our advanced trading platform or via TradingView charts. We run tight spreads and offer reduced costs for Active Traders1.
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FXCM is a globally regulated broker with more than 20 years' experience in the financial markets. You can expect a seamless trading experience from us, together with excellent client support.
We've been earning the trust and satisfaction of our customers for nearly 20 years. Not only are we globally regulated, we have constantly been innovating our tech and product offerings.
You can trade forex with leverage at 30:1 on major currency pairs2. Only 3,33% margin required to open a new position in the market
Trading in a highly liquid market makes it easier to get in and out of a trade at the price you're happy with.
With no set exchange hours, you can trade currencies 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.
We have real people to help you with your questions, no matter how complex. Our trained professionals are on the line 24/5.
Besides forex, you can trade from hundreds of other products, like CFDs on shares, indices, commodities – all from one account.
As a trader at FXCM you have a wide range of desktop, web and mobile trading platforms to choose from, including our own Trading Station platform, TradingView, MetaTrader 4 and Capitalise AI.
Our own Trading Station is a powerful trading platform equipped with easy-to-use charts and numerous indicators. You can set up watchlists, backtest price action and choose from a range of order types designed to enable you to trade the way you like to trade.
Trade from the palm of your hand using the mobile version of Trading Station – with its user-friendly interface making it easy to check and place trades while on the go.
One of the most popular trading tools among traders. TradingView's charts, tools and social space offer a great all-round trading experience.
A popular Forex (retail) trading platform trusted by experienced and novice traders for its proven reliability and functionalities.
FXCM is a Global Forex Broker with more than 20 years of experience. Our mission is to provide you with a reliable trading experience and outstanding client support, so you can trade with confidence on our platforms.
The quicker price moves on any given FX pair, the quicker traders will make money – if they get the direction right. You can buy the dips and sell the highs, or trade in the opposite direction. You can trade somewhere mid-way in a trend, over just a few minutes of the day or for several days, even weeks. It's entirely up to you. Whatever your strategy, know this: no one is right 100% of the time. There will be losses, so it's important to implement a risk strategy on a consistent basis.
The beauty of forex trading is that quantifying profit is straightforward because expenses are limited, and gains and losses are easily accounted for.
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. You can also use our the Profit Calculator to work out your P&L. Whichever platform you use to trade with us, you can clearly see figures for trading costs and P&L.
When choosing your trade size, you can use the Pip Calculator to give you an accurate figure for how much you are prepared to risk on any given trade. It's also a good idea to know how the trade you're planning to take might affect your margin. For that, you can use our Margin Calculator. If the trade size looks too big for your available margin, you can shave a bit off and take a smaller trade.
Another useful tool is the Pivot Point Calculator. It's a simple tool that enables you to determine potential support and resistance levels and the direction of a prevailing trend. Combining this with the other tools just referred to, you quickly have an accurate picture of your potential gains and losses before you take a trade.
The best time to trade equities, currencies and futures is unique to each product. Periods of enhanced market participation often create optimal liquidity and volatility.
Contracts for difference (CFDs) and forex have similarities and differences, and it's important to learn these distinctions as a trader.
Forex trading is challenging and can present adverse conditions, but it also offers traders access to a large, liquid market with opportunities for gains.
Practice trading forex on a demo – it's a great place to learn and totally risk-free. Start with £50,000 of virtual money and transfer your best strategies to a live account.
Active Trader Accounts: Active Trader accounts offers spreads plus mark-up pricing or spreads plus commission pricing depending on your equity level and trading volume.
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.