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Trading Concepts

The Ins and Outs of Trading Currencies

AN INTRODUCTION TO TRADING CURRENCIES
A FOREX.com educational guide

the ins and outs of trading currencies
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What’s inside:

Start your journey into trading forex by getting to know a few key points including:

  • Introduction to the bulls and the bears
  • What is forex trading?
  • Two trading opportunities
  • What currencies can I trade?
  • Pips, lots and leverage
  • Start trading with FOREX.com today

Excerpt


The value of a currency in relation to another is constantly in flux... because of this, you have equal opportunity to buy or sell to enter the market.

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