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
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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There are 3 modules in this course
Acquire the skills to make stock transactions in the foreign currency market on an online trading platform Understand market mechanics, including major and minor currency pairs, trading products, risks, market participants and their motives, as well as the foreign exchange marketplace and margin accounts.
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4 videos1 reading5 assignments3 peer reviews
Understand how to trade shares of overseas-listed companies in foreign currencies.
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3 videos2 readings3 assignments1 peer review
Acquire the skills to trade in the overseas equities markets on an online trading platform, as well as understand how to manage currency exposure.
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2 videos1 reading3 assignments
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GF
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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.
KA
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Reviewed on May 10, 2023
Informative about the workings of foreign exchange rates with practical and relatable examples.
PP
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Reviewed on Jul 15, 2021
It gives the clear insight of what is forex trading and why these is changes in currency when investing in Stock market
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