Forex Trading & Education FAQs
- What is forex?
- When is the forex market open for trading?
- What markets are available to trade at FOREX.com?
- I am new to trading, where should I start?
- What educational resources does FOREX.com provide?
- What should I do if I cannot find information on a topic I am looking for?
What is forex?
Forex, also known as foreign exchange or currency trading, is the buying of one currency by simultaneously selling another. Forex traders attempt to profit by speculating on the direction the currency exchange rates will go in the future.
For more information, read our What Is Forex course lesson.
When is the forex market open for trading?
You can trade forex at FOREX.com 24 hours a day, 5 days a week (Sunday 10AM EST - Friday 5AM EST). For details, please see our Market Trading Hours page.
What markets are available to trade at FOREX.com?
You can trade 80 currency pairs at FOREX.com. View our full range of forex markets.
I am new to trading, where should I start?
FOREX.com has articles and videos designed to help beginners like you get started.
What educational resources does FOREX.com provide?
We offer a host of education resources designed to help traders of all experience levels. Visit our Trading Academy.
What should I do if I cannot find information on a topic I am looking for?
FOREX.com’s Search feature can help you track it down. If you still cannot find what you are looking for, contact us and we will be glad to help.