May 16, 2011

Forex Market Trading Times

The foreign exchange market is the only market in the world that is open 24/7. Investors are able to place trades every single day of the week, however, most pairs will move very little on the weekends as very few investors stick around to trade.

When Various Markets Open

When one market closes, another one opens, allowing traders to trade the market 24/7. Below is a list of the various open and closing times for the Tokyo, London, and New York forex markets.

forex market open times, london, new york, tokyo

The Best Times to Trade Forex

The best times to trade the foreign exchange market is when the most traders are trading. As such, investors should look to trade when more than one major market is open. As you can see in the chart above, the Tokyo and London markets overlap for 1 hour each day, and the London and New York markets overlap for 4 hours each day. This is when the most currency is traded, as more than one location is actively buying and selling different currency pairs.

Different Times, Different Currencies

Though anyone can trade any currency regardless of their country of origin, some currencies are more often traded during certain periods of the day. During the London trading session, the US Dollar (USD), the Great British Pound (GBP), and the Euro (EUR) are the most actively traded currencies. During the Tokyo session, the Japanese Yen (JPY) grows in volume. If your broker offers sliding spreads, those that change depending on volume, your best bet is to place trades during these market times in order to pay the lowest price in spreads and maintain the highest amount of market movements.

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