How the FCA Regulates the Forex Market in the UK

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulates the forex market in the UK, ensuring that it operates fairly, transparently, and securely. Here’s how the FCA accomplishes this: Licensing and Regulation of Brokers The FCA requires all forex brokers operating in the UK to be licensed and adhere to strict regulatory standards. This includes maintaining sufficient capital … Read more

FX Spread – the hidden cost

In the world of trading, the difference between the bid price and the ask price for something, such as a company share, is called the spread. How to calculate the spread In the forex markets, currencies are traded in pairs and the price of a currency is always quoted in terms of its price in … Read more

4 common pitfalls

Distractions Focus on what you are doing. Having a multitude of tabs open, watching a movie in the background, playing poker, cooking, tending to the kids and chatting with a friend will take concentration away from your FX trading. Many people are lured into FX trading because it is something they can do from home, … Read more

Forex Strategy Tutorial: Breakout Trading

Break out strategy is a trading strategy based on the trader’s ability to spot new trends as they emerge. When utilized correctly by a skilled trader, it can be a highly profitable strategy. However, it is notoriously difficult (even for seasoned FX traders) to distinguish up-and-down fluctuations within a trend from signs that are telling … Read more