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What Should You Trade - Forex Or Stocks?
If you're thinking about trading, but aren't sure what market you want to go with, this article aims to help you choose.  To make an informed decision about any market, you must first understand the basics about it.  Here are some facts that might help:
Forex is the act of trading in international currency, buying one and selling a different on.  You'll make your money trading Forex by taking advantage of the different exchange rates.  Forex is the world's biggest financial market.  Daily, around two trillion dollars are traded, compared to twenty five billion daily on the New York Stock Exchange.
Stock trading, on the other hand, is the process of buying partial ownership of a company.  A business that's open for stock trading issues shares to help raise money for new projects or company expansion.  If you own stock in a company that does well and profits, the value of the stock you hold rises.  If you sell for a higher price than you bought at, you'll see a profit in the end.
Because you have to wait for the company you hold stock in to do well,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, stocks are normally considered a long term market.  The Internet has increased the number of short-term, or "day" traders, but most stocks are still bought with an eye to the future.  Forex, by contrast, is a short term market.  Most deals are completed within minutes, with the longest taking twenty four hours if there are complications.  The Foreign Exchange changes rapidly,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, so waiting isn't feasible.
Since the Forex market is constantly changing, and it deals with world currencies, the market is open 24/7.  However, your broker might only be available during the week, though customer service is almost always accessible.  This means that you can choose to trade Forex at any time you like.  If you choose to trade stocks, instead,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, you'll have to remember when the various exchanges are open.  They usually open for about seven hours a day, and some stocks are only traded on particular exchanges.  The Internet allows you to trade on exchanges across the world, but only if the stock you want is traded there.
Stock trading also includes broker fees.  Your broker makes money by charging a commission on all the stocks you trade.  You should factor this in, so you don't come up short.  Forex traders won't have to worry about this,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, since brokers profit by setting the difference between asking and selling prices for a currency.  You'll also find that Forex is ordinarily easier to predict than the stock market,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, making it a less risky investment.  The stock market is known for its unpredictability.  You may also find that the stock market takes more capital to start in.  Forex traders can open a mini account with only around $250, whereas buying a significant amount of most stocks is more expensive.
For new investors, Forex is the more inviting market.  It has a low barrier to entry, is predictable, and open at all times.  This makes it a lot easier to get started.  If you're interested in getting started in Forex trading, you can find more information at: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login