The foreign exchange (forex) spot market is the largest and most liquid financial market in the world. In the forex spot market, currencies are traded in pairs and settlement typically…
Continue readingForeign exchange swaps, also known as forex swaps, are derivative contracts that allow investors to exchange currencies for a specified period of time. Swaps enable hedging against currency fluctuation risks…
Continue readingForex trading has exploded in popularity over the last decade. With high volatility, 24-hour markets, and access to leverage, forex presents an exciting opportunity for traders of all experience levels….
Continue readingForward contracts are one of the most common derivatives used in foreign exchange markets. For forex traders, understanding how forward contracts work and how to utilize them strategically can provide…
Continue readingA futures contract is a legal agreement to buy or sell a commodity or asset at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future. Futures contracts are standardized…
Continue readingFutures exchanges facilitate the trading of futures contracts, which are binding agreements to buy or sell a particular commodity or financial instrument at a predetermined price at a specified time…
Continue readingThe International Securities Exchange (ISE) operates the third largest options exchange in the US. Founded in 2000 and based in New York, ISE has become a leading options trading platform,…
Continue readingInterest rate futures are derivative contracts that allow investors to speculate on or hedge against changes in interest rates. An interest rate future is an agreement between two parties to…
Continue readingMoney markets play a crucial role in the global financial system. They allow institutions and individuals to lend and borrow money for short periods of time, generally less than a…
Continue readingThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is an independent federal agency that regulates the U.S. derivatives markets. The CFTC was established by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act of 1974…
Continue readingThe Dow Jones FXCM Dollar Index (ticker: USDOLLAR) is a tradeable U.S. Dollar index that measures the value of the U.S. dollar relative to a basket of four major world…
Continue readingJefferies Financial Group is a diversified financial services company with operations across investment banking, capital markets, and asset and wealth management. Headquartered in New York City, Jefferies has a global…
Continue readingForeign-exchange reserves play a crucial role in a country’s economic and financial stability. These reserves are made up of foreign currencies, bonds, treasury bills and other government securities that are…
Continue readingForeign exchange, or forex, is the largest financial market in the world. With over $6.6 trillion in average daily trading volume, the forex market dwarfs all others. For institutional traders,…
Continue readingMidpoint is a fast-growing financial services company that is changing the face of foreign exchange and making it easier for individual traders to access the global currency market. With its…
Continue readingMirror trading is an innovative form of algorithmic trading that allows traders to copy the strategies of more experienced and successful peers automatically. This hands-off approach takes the guesswork out…
Continue readingMonetary policy refers to the actions taken by a nation’s central bank to influence economic growth, unemployment rates, and inflation through controlling the supply of money and interest rates. Monetary…
Continue readingThe MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform is undoubtedly the most popular trading platform among retail forex traders. Its combination of advanced charting capabilities, backtesting tools, automated trading by EAs, and overall…
Continue readingHot money refers to the flow of funds or capital from one country to another to earn short-term profits on interest rate differences and currency appreciation. This speculative capital seeks…
Continue readingHedging is an investment strategy used to offset potential losses or gains that may be incurred by a companion investment. Essentially, hedging reduces the volatility of an investment by reducing…
Continue readingHawala is an ancient, informal system for transferring money without physical currency crossing borders. It exists and operates outside of traditional banking channels. Hawala plays an important role in facilitating…
Continue readingThe net international investment position (NIIP) is a statistical statement that provides a measure of the value and composition of a country’s external financial assets versus liabilities. It essentially shows…
Continue readingThe percent allocation management (PAM) module is an indispensable tool for forex traders who want to efficiently manage risk across multiple accounts or sub-accounts. This comprehensive guide will provide an…
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