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Forex
The foreign exchange market («Forex» or «FX») is a decentralized 24-hour market for currencies and precious metals. It is by far the largest market in the world and offers unmatched trading opportunities.
Expand your horizons
Endless opportunities
Largest financial market in the world – highly liquid, open 24/5
Trade with leverage
Leverage your investments up to 30:1
Diversify and hedge risks
Take long or short positions on currency pairs & precious metals
The Swissquote edge
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• Trade over 80 crosses including major, minor and emergent currencies
• Transparent pricing – Competitive spreads and low margin rates (no hidden commissions or trading fees)
• Deep liquidity guaranteed with our network of Tier 1 banks and regional non-bank liquidity providers
• Flexible transaction sizes – Micro, mini and standard lots are available for all platforms
Available markets
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Currency Pairs
Explore one of the most extensive offers of currencies worldwide.
We offer access to the most sought-after currency pairs – including everything from major and minor to exotic pairs.
| Majors | Minimum spreads (pips) | Margin requirements | ||
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| Standard 1K EUR | Premium 5K EUR | Prime 50K EUR | ||
| EUR/USD | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 3.33% |
| USD/JPY | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 3.33% |
| GBP/USD | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 3.33% |
| USD/CHF | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 3.33% |
| USD/CAD | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 3.33% |
| AUD/USD | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 5% |
| NZD/USD | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 5% |
| Minors | Minimum spreads (pips) | Margin requirements | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 1K EUR | Premium 5K EUR | Prime 50K EUR | ||
| EUR/GBP | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 3.33% |
| EUR/AUD | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 5% |
| GBP/JPY | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 3.33% |
| NZD/JPY | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 5% |
| GBP/CAD | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 3.33% |
| EUR/CHF | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 3.33% |
| EUR/JPY | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 3.33% |
| Exotics | Minimum spreads (pips) | Margin requirements | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 1K EUR | Premium 5K EUR | Prime 50K EUR | ||
| USD/CNH | 12.1 | 10.1 | 6.1 | 5% |
| USD/TRY | 4.6 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 20% |
| USD/MXN | 23.3 | 13.3 | 12.5 | 5% |
| USD/NOK | 13.7 | 12.7 | 10.7 | 5% |
| USD/SEK | 14 | 13 | 11 | 5% |
| EUR/CHF | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 3.33% |
| USD/ZAR | 42 | 12 | 12 | 5% |
Precious Metals
Trade Gold (XAU), Silver (XAG), Platinum (XPT) and Palladium (XPD) against the main currencies.
Precious metals offer insights into economic health and are often viewed as a safe haven during times of economic or political uncertainty.
| Symbols | Minimum spreads (points) | Margin requirements | ||
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| Standard 1K EUR | Premium 5K EUR | Prime 50K EUR | ||
| XAUUSD | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 5% |
| XPDUSD | 1.33 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 20% |
| XPTUSD | 2.53 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 20% |
| XAGUSD | 1.20 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 10% |
To see trading conditions on all asset classes:
Popular strategies
Scalping
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Open and close positions many times in a day and hold them only for a few seconds to profit off smallest price movements.
Day trading
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Open and close your positions within one trading day to capitalize on small price movements.
Swing trading
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Take trades that last longer than one trading day to capture gains from anticipated price movements.
More on Forex trading
Product Guide
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A complete summary of all Swissquote Forex and CFD products with their corresponding trading conditions.
Trading Conditions
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Our commitment to you: fair dealing and price execution. All trading costs are included in the spreads – no hidden fees.
Forex Education
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Need to brush up on your Forex knowledge? Our education section will get you up to speed in no time!
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