Write the differences difference between forex and stock market.

The major differences between forex and stock market are as follows −

Forex

• The size of the market is large.

• It has high leverage as compared to stock market.

• It has no qualifying requirements.

• It is less regulated than stock market.

• It has high liquidity.

• It is open for 24 hours.

• The commissions are minimum or zero.

• The focus is narrow.

• The buying/selling involves multiple currencies.

Stock market

• The size of the market is less.

• It has less leverage as compared to forex.

• There are certain qualifying requirements.

• It is more regulated than forex.

• It has less liquidity.

• It is open for 8 hours only.

• The commissions are high.

• It has wide focus.

• The buying/selling involves single currency.

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Published on 25-Jul-2020 07:13:48

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