Foreign exchange is the simultaneous purchase of one currency and the sale of another. Currencies are always traded in pairs, on floating exchange rates. The foreign exchange market, also known as the Forex market, or FX market, is the largest financial market in the world, with an average daily turnover of about US$1.5 market.

Forex trading is not managed through an exchange. Transactions are conducted directly between counterparts, making the FX market an inter-bank, or "over the counter" (OTC) market.

Central, commercial and investment banks have traditionally dominated the Forex market. But the share of other market participants is rapidly increasing. These participants include international money managers and brokers, multinational corporations, registered dealers, options and futures traders, and private investors.

Forex is a true global 24-hour marketplace. The trading day begins in Sydney, and moves around the globe from one financial center to another westwards. The biggest centers for trading activity are Tokyo London and finally New York. Investors can respond in real time to any fluctuations caused by current economic, social and political events.

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The most liquid currencies in the Forex market are those of countries with low inflation, stable governments, and respectable central banks. Nearly 85% of daily transactions involve the major currencies, including the U.S. Dollar, Japanese Yen, Euro, British Pound, Swiss Franc, and the Canadian and Australian Dollars.

The minimum deposit to open a mini account with StartForex is US$100. StartForex's minimum transaction size for a mini account is US$10,000 (or the equivalent). The minimum deposit to open a standard account with StartForex is US$2,500. StartForex's minimum transaction size for a standard account is US$50,000(or the equivalent). steps.

Opening an account is fast, friendly with no obligation. Simply complete the following steps.

1. You can register immediately, simply click here to register.
2. Fund Your Account Once your account is open, there are three convenient ways to fund your new trading account:
• Credit and Debit Card
• Wire Transfer
• Other online payment methods

Trade Enjoy Trading with one account, two trading platforms:

• Web trade
• MetaTrader.

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The system is secured with the highest security - level BIT-128. All the information on the account and the trading actions are stored on secure servers. An indication for this is the lock sign.

We are available for you 24 hours a day. You can write us at TS@STARTFOREX.COM