Sunday, February 28, 2010

Differences between Forex and Futures

Differences between Forex and Futures
Forex Futures
Largest and most liquid market in the world Liquidity dependent on month of traded contract
24-hour trading action for 5.5 days a week Varying trading hours based on the markets
Can profit in both bull and bear markets Tend to have extended bearish periods
Can short-sell anytime Trading restricted by limit up/down rule
Minimum slippage and order errors More room for slippage and error
100:1 leverage on standard-sized accounts Smaller leverage

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