I'm trying to understand if forex trading is similar to spread betting. I've heard the term 'spread betting' and want to know if forex involves a similar concept, where you bet on the spread, or difference, between buy and sell prices.
7 answers
Elena
Tue Dec 24 2024
It involves buying and selling currency pairs, with the aim of profiting from fluctuations in exchange rates.
CryptoVisionary
Tue Dec 24 2024
Spread betting, on the other hand, is a financial derivative that allows traders to speculate on various asset classes.
Chloe_emma_researcher
Tue Dec 24 2024
Unlike traditional trading, spread betting does not require the ownership of the underlying asset.
HanbokGlamourQueenElegance
Tue Dec 24 2024
Forex trading represents the activity of exchanging one currency for another in the global market.
SeoulSerenitySeeker
Tue Dec 24 2024
With spread betting, traders can take both long and short positions on forex pairs.