"Forex" stands for foreign exchange; it's also known as FX.
In a forex trade, you buy one currency while simultaneously selling another - that is, you're exchanging the sold currency for the one you're buying.
Currencies trade in pairs, like the Euro-US Dollar (EUR/USD) or US Dollar / Japanese Yen (USD/JPY).
Unlike stocks or futures, there's no centralized exchange for forex. All transactions happen via phone or electronic network.
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