There are many many advantages over the various other ways of investing.
First of all it is a 24 hr market, except for weekends of course. You have the
US market then the european and then the Asian. One of the great times to trade
is during the over lapping periods. The USA and european overlap between 5am &
9am eastern and the Euro & Asian between 11pm & 1am eastern. Usually the busiest
time and best to trade.
The is also the risk factor for the accounts. With futures and options you
can get margin calls that can wipe you out. If you get caught in a bad trade not
only do you lose the money in the account but you may have to come up with alot
more from your pocket. It can be very risking. But not in
Forex. Worst case senerio you could
lose whats in you account. But you would have to do something really stupid.
Like making a big trade on a Fundamental day and leave it alone. If market takes
a bad move and you weren't there.
