Overview of the Forex Market

Lesson 1/7 | Study Time: 600 Min

 Introduction to the Forex Market


  1. Overview of the Forex Market
    • What is the forex market?
    • History and evolution of the forex market
    • Key characteristics (Full understanding) of the forex market

  1. Forex Market Structure
    • Major, minor, and exotic currency pairs
    • Forex market participants: retail traders, institutional investors, central banks
    • Market hours and sessions

  1. Forex Trading Environment
    • Types of forex brokers: Dealing desk vs. non-dealing desk
    • Trading platforms and software (MetaTrader, TradingView, etc.)
    • Order types: market orders, limit orders, stop orders

  1. Forex Market Liquidity and Volatility
    • Understanding market liquidity
    • Factors influencing forex market volatility
    • Managing trades in different market conditions