What is spot FX?
Spot FX is the purchase or sale of forex ‘on the spot’, which means the exchange takes place at the exact point that the trade is settled. When trading spot forex, you buy and sell the currency pair at the current market rate, known as the spot price.
Forex trading is a way to speculate on international currencies without taking ownership of the physical assets. You can choose between spot currency trading, FX options or FX forwards. Many individuals prefer trading forex on the spot because it generally costs less to open a position due to narrower spreads, meaning it can be a more cost-effective way to take short-term positions on the underlying market.
