Forex FAQ

What factors influence the Forex market?

There are many factors that shape today's Forex trading market. Click here for a more in-depth look at what they are and know what you should be looking for.

It seems like Technical Analysis is more useful than Fundamental Analysis, I mean, doesn't everyone use charts and formulas?

The answer to this question comes down to personal preference. Click here to learn more about the differences between Fundamental Analysis and Technical Analysis.

How does margin work?

Please refer to our understanding margin page.

What is money laundering?

Criminals have to find a way of making the money they get from their criminal activities "clean". They try to launder their illicit funds by getting them into the financial system without detection or arousing suspicion. If they can get their funds into the financial system they can then transfer it between different bank accounts or financial products across the world, or use it to buy goods and services. The idea is to make the illicit funds look like they have come from a legitimate source. Criminals try to make it as hard as possible for the authorities to connect the money with its criminal past. The "clean" money is often used to fund further crimes, including acts of terrorism.