Forex Basics / Gold and markets

What is Forex?

Forex is the market where currencies are quoted against other currencies.

Lesson 1 / 14 minBeginner
01 / What you'll learn

Forex is the market where currencies are quoted against other currencies.

04 / Visual explainer
Base currency/Quote currency=Pair price
Illustrative example: one step at a time, then check the broker's official contract details.
05 / WHY IT MATTERS

06 / Explain it simply

What is Forex?

Forex is the market where currencies are quoted against other currencies.

07 / Everyday example

When you exchange Korean won for US dollars, you use one currency to receive another. Forex quotes show that relationship as a pair.

08 / MT5 example
BrokerMT5Your order

Symbols such as EURUSD show a pair. The broker decides which symbols and contract details are available.

09 / Key takeaways
  • Currencies are quoted in pairs.
  • The first currency is the base currency.
  • The second currency is the quote currency.
10 / Common mistake

Reading a pair as a single currency instead of a relationship between two currencies.

Mini quiz

How are forex currencies normally quoted?

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