Forex Markets V/S Other Markets

Forex Markets V/S Other Markets

The Forex market is open 24 hours a day, 5.5 days a week. Because of the decentralised clearing of trades and overlap of major markets in Asia, London and the United States, the market remains open and liquid throughout the day and overnight.

Limited floor trading hours dictated by the time zone of the trading location, significantly restricting the number of hours a market is open and when it can be accessed.

FOREX MARKETS	OTHER MARKETS
The Forex market is open 24 hours a day, 5.5 days a week. Because of the decentralised clearing of trades and overlap of major markets in Asia, London and the United States, the market remains open and liquid throughout the day and overnight.	Limited floor trading hours dictated by the time zone of the trading location, significantly restricting the number of hours a market is open and when it can be accessed.
Most liquid market in the world eclipsing all others in comparison. Most transactions must continue, since currency exchange is a required mechanism needed to facilitate world commerce.	Threat of liquidity drying up after market hours or because many market participants decide to stay on the sidelines or move to more popular markets.
Commission-Free	Traders are gouged with fees, such as commissions, clearing fees, exchange fees and government fees.
One consistent margin rate 24 hours a day allows Forex traders to leverage their capital more efficiently with as high as 100-to-1 leverage.	Large capital requirements, high margin rates, restrictions on shorting, very little autonomy.
No Restrictions	Short selling and stop order restrictions.