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Tue, 02 Jan 2007 19:38:26 MST  |  Written by Jimmy Gils   

Forex vs. Futures and Equities


Forex trading provides several advantages over futures-and equities trading. Most important advantages are listed below.

  • Typical Leverage
  • Liquidity
  • Commissions
  • Short Selling Without an Uptick
  • Automated Margin Watcher
  • Trading Activity
  • Instant Order Execution


    Commission - free trading

    Forex Compared to Futures / Equities Table

     

    Forex Trading Equities Trading Futures Trading
    Typical Leverage Used
    50:1 - 200:1
    2:1
    15:1
    Liquidity
    Daily Liquidity:
    $1.9 Trillion
    Limited
    Limited
    Commissions
    Commission Free* Trading
    Commissions / Other Fees
    Commissions / Other Fees
    Trading Activity
    24 Hour Trading Market
    6.5 Hours Trading
    & After Hours**
    6.5 Hours Trading
    & After Hours**
    Typical Start Capital
    $1000
    $25000
    $2500
    Instant Order Execution
    Yes
    No
    No
    Short Selling Without an Uptick
    Yes
    No
    Yes
    Automated Margin Watcher
    Yes
    ?
    ?

    ? = Futures and equities markets generally do not have the ability to automatically close out trading positions once the account equity falls below the required margin; as a result, the possibility of a debit balance is far more real.

    Most currency brokers*
    Low liquidity when trading after hours**

    Forex Daily Turnover compared to Futures Market, Equities Market and NY Stock Echange

    Forex Daily Turnover
 
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