Forex<\/a> trading platform agreements come with access to research and reports on the currency market, allowing
\ntraders to make informed choices when speculating on currency values – reducing the risk of making a loss and increasing the likelihood of making a profit.
\nSome Forex trading platforms can be accessed remotely using mobile devices, meaning currency can be traded on-the-go, allowing traders to profit from sudden
\nfluctuations in currency value.<\/p>\nThe top 5 Forex trading platforms by volume:<\/h2>\n
1. FXCM
\n2. Gain Capital
\n3. GFT
\n4. Oanda
\n5. Saxo Bank<\/p>\n
The top 5 Forex trading platforms: explained<\/h2>\n* FXCM<\/h2>\n
FXCM provides trading platforms that are suitable for new traders and advanced traders. FXCM’s basic Forex trading platforms offer streaming quotes, order
\ntypes and reporting tools, while FXCM’s advanced tools offer hedging, trading from charts, one-click trading and more. FXCM offers traders lower spreads and
\nno trading restrictions.<\/p>\n
* Gain Capital<\/h2>\n
Gain Capital was named the FT Investors Chronicle Best Forex Platform 2010, the Best US Forex Broker 2010 and the MEOT Best Retail Services Provider 2010.
\nGain Capital offers Forex trading platforms for desktop use, mobile use and website trading. Gain’s GTX trading platform is commonly used by individual
\ninvestors, hedge funds and financial institutions.<\/p>\n
* GFT<\/h2>\n
GFT offers three award-winning Forex trading platforms – DealBook 360, DealBook Web and DealBook Mobile – to facilitate Forex trading from desktops, remote-
\naccess devices and mobile devices. Traders who use sign up to a GFT Forex trading account can access GFT’s Forex trading platforms as well as charted data
\nand other free tools.<\/p>\n
* Oanda<\/h2>\n
Founded by a computer scientist and economist, Oanda’s Forex trading platforms are geared toward remote access and mobile trading. Oanda offers mobile Forex
\ntrading platforms via downloadable apps for Android devices as well as BlackBerrys, iPads and iPhones. Oanda’s full-featured desktop trading platform can be
\ninstalled using any web browser without installing specialist software.<\/p>\n
* Saxo Bank<\/h2>\n
Saxo Bank was named Best Forex Broker in Northern Europe and Best White Label Solution Provider at the World Finance Foreign Exchange Awards 2011. Saxo
\nBank’s Forex trading platforms operate across Forex, FX Options, Spot Gold, Spot Silver, CFDs, Index Tracking CFDs, Stocks, ETFs and ETCs. Saxo Bank offers
\nthree Forex trading platforms – Saxo Trader, SaxoWeb Trader and SaxoMobile Trader – for use across desktops and mobile devices.<\/p>\n
Metatrader and Forex trading platforms:<\/h2>\n
While Metatrader does not broker a platform for use, it does produce bid management software often licensed to brokers who provide Forex trading platforms to
\ntraders.<\/p>\n
Author Bio<\/strong>:<\/p>\nClint is a part of the digital blogging team at cashzilla.co.uk who work with big finance brands and Forex<\/a> trading
\nsites. For more information about me, or to keep up to date with the latest in finance news, check out my posts at cashzilla.co.uk or visit my Twitter
\naccount, @cashzilla.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Traders speculate on fluctuations in international currency values to profit by exchanging currencies on the Forex market.
\nWhile currency values vary slightly throughout any given day, political or economic instability can cause currencies to rise or fall in value, allowing
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