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Why Trade Forex CFDS with Vantage

  • Forex

    40+ Currency
    Pairs Available

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    Trade forex with over 40+ currency pairs, including majors, minors and exotic pairs, through our liquid global foreign exchange markets. 

  • Forex

    Tight Spreads on
    Vantage Raw Accounts

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    With competitive spreads starting from 0.0, trade the world’s most traded forex products at minimum cost.

  • Forex

    Trade
    On The Go 

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    Buy and sell anytime. React swiftly to news on our trading platform and mobile app.

  • Forex

    Low & Competitive
    Costs

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    Explore the potential of taking both long and short positions in stocks of some of the largest companies around with ultra-competitive pricing. Learn about our competitive commission fees by visiting our "All Instruments" page.

  • Forex

    Free Educational
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    Equip yourself with forex trading knowledge through free educational materials at our academy. 

  • Forex

    Trade Bull & Bear
    Markets 

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    Flexibility to trade in both rising and falling forex markets

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    Vantage offers negative balance protection, price alerts and stop-loss tools to help you manage your downside risk. 

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    Get access to forex markets with powerful MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading platforms. 

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What is Forex?

Forex (FX) is the short form for foreign exchange which represents the global currency markets. Forex trading is the price speculation of one currency against another. Forex markets are traded as currency pairs where a trader will buy or sell one currency against a base currency. For example, a EUR/USD buy trade represents buying EUR and selling USD.

The foreign exchange market is one of the largest financial markets around, operating five days a week. Like some other financial instruments, market participants leverage currency exchange fluctuations to potentially make a return from their trades. These participants can include individual retail traders, to financial institutions.

Access Vantage's extensive selection of forex pairs via CFDs and take advantage of a multitude of trading opportunities. With Vantage, you can trade major, minor and exotic margin forex pairs, including popular options like EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/JPY. Expand your trading potential by leveraging your positions, allowing you to control substantial positions with only a fraction of the capital required.

Trade forex CFD now by opening a live account with Vantage.

How Does Forex CFDS Trading Work With Vantage?

  • 1

    Open a live account with Vantage

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    Deposit funds to your newly created account

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    Analyse the forex markets and determine which product you wish to trade

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    Begin trading forex by opening and monitoring your trade position

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    When you think it’s time, close the position to finalise the trade

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1

    Can I start trading forex with a small amount of funds?

    Yes. Forex markets can be traded with small amounts of capital, as the use of leverage allows traders to control larger positions, with limited capital. Traders can also trade small lot sizes, starting from 0.01 lot. Note that leverage is a double-edged sword that can boost your potential profits but also can amplify your losses.

    Moreover, the forex market is easily accessible online, allowing traders to trade conveniently from anywhere with an internet connection. Brokers like Vantage also provide educational resources ranging from online courses, webinars and educational articles. These resources can help traders to learn about trading fundamentals, technical analysis as well as the tools and indicators used in forex trading.

    By dedicating time to learning and practising, traders can build a solid foundation and improve their trading skills. However, it is important for traders to exercise caution and conduct their own due diligence before engaging in any trades. Like any form of trading, forex trading carries inherent risks, particularly if you trade with leverage.
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    How can I trade in forex?

    You can start forex trading with just a few simple steps:

    1. Find a reliable broker to trade with
    can do your own research on the offerings of different brokers, including their account options and the features of their trading platforms. This will help you to find the one that best suits your needs and preferences.

    Some key factors to look out for in a broker include:
       ● Low fees
       ● Wide variety of trading products
       ● Fast execution speed
    2. Practicing with a demo account is highly recommended
    Practise trading forex on the demo account offered by the broker. This allows traders to gain trading experience by making trades using virtual credit.

    When ready, you can open a live account.
    3. Educate yourself on forex trading
    Take advantage of online courses, webinars, and educational articles offered by the broker. Use this opportunity to learn and enhance your knowledge about forex trading. Visit Vantage Academy for the latest forex trading articles.
    4. Open a live account and start trading
    Once you feel confident enough to trade the live markets, open a live account with the broker and fund your account to start trading forex.
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    Can you trade forex with AUD$100?

    Yes, it is possible for you to start trading forex with as little as AUD$100. Many brokers like Vantage offer trading accounts that allow traders to start with a small initial capital.

    With a Vantage live account, you have the option to begin trading with a minimum deposit of AUD$50. However, the specific amount required to trade forex will vary based on factors, such as the type of forex pairs, leverage employed, and your personal risk tolerance.
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    What are the benefits of forex trading?

    Forex trading offers some unique advantages:

    a. 24-hour market Enjoy the convenience of round-the-clock trading with the forex market. Unlike stock or commodity markets, it operates 24 hours a day, five days a week, allowing you to trade at your preferred time, whether it's morning or night.
    b. High liquidity The large trading volume in the forex market represents high liquidity for traders. This also means there are a large number of buyers and sellers at any time of the day. So, under any usual market conditions, you can instantly open or close your trade.
    c. Low trade costs Forex markets typically have very narrow spreads – the difference between the bid price and the ask price and what a broker will charge. This reduces the costs you incur for your trade, leading to potentially greater profit margins.
    d. Leverage Traders have the option to utilise leverage, which allows them to amplify their trading potential beyond their initial deposit. Leverage enables traders to open positions in the forex market by providing only a fraction of the total value of the position upfront.
    Read more about the advantages of trading forex here.
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    How does leverage work?

    Leverage is a tool that allows traders to control larger positions using a smaller amount of capital. This is usually expressed as a ratio, such as 50:1, where the first number represents the amount you can control, and the second number represents the capital you have.

    To illustrate this concept, let's have a look at an example:
    Imagine you have $100 and use a leverage of 50:1. With this leverage, your $100 investment can control a position valued at $5,000. This means that you can potentially take advantage of the price movements of a much larger position than you could not have accessed with your initial capital alone.

    However, please bear in mind that leverage is a double-edged sword, as it not only magnifies potential profits but also amplifies potential losses. To gain a deeper understanding of how leverage operates in forex trading, you can learn more here.

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