In this course, we’ll introduce you to the foreign currency market, including who participates in it and some of their reasons for doing so. You’ll also gain an understanding of the complex nature of certain trading products, as well as some of the risks investors typically face.
Forex - Trading Around the World
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Forex - Trading Around the World
This course is part of Practical Guide to Trading Specialization
Instructors: Jeff Praissman
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Explore the FX market such as its participants and motives, products, risks, margin accounts, related trading platform methods and tools.
Acquire the skills to make stock transactions in the foreign currency market on an online trading platform
Understand major and minor currency pairs, trading products, risks, market participants and their motives, as well as margin accounts.
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MP
Reviewed on May 22, 2021
Very interesting course on Forex. Great learning experience.
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Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Comprehensive, easy to understand and interactive course
GF
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025
Excellent Course! Everyone should be doing it, it gives you a knowledge of the risk and advantages of trading with other currencies.
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