eToro – Forex Trading Forum

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NOTICEABLE MARKET TRENDS
As the largest financial market, the forex market offers very smooth and noticeable trends, compared to available in any market. No other market comes close to the volume and participation in the forex market, making it a haven for traders seeking fewer price gaps and erratic spikes, and other choppy conditions found in lower volume markets such as futures or options. Because the market is only closed briefly on weekends, market gaps (although possible) are limited, which results in greater and more consistent liquidity.

BID AND ASK PRICING
Though some traders are unaware, all financial markets have a spread (the difference between the buying and selling prices). For example, in futures markets you may pay the spread, commission charges, clearing and exchange fees and a spread, so the prices you see are what you get. You can make quick decisions in forex trading without having to account for fees that may affect your profit/losses, because they are calculated in real time.