Foreign
exchange is a rewarding tool to invest in. Many individuals who have
invested in this market have gained huge profit. However this market
also involves risks. Therefore the investors should have adequate
knowledge about the market before taking step. Here we are going to
discuss the important roles of a broker in foreign exchange market.
Forex
brokers are among those major participants who are of great help
for the investors who are new to this market. Brokers are specialist
companies acting like intermediaries between various banks. They also
have online connections with the banks throughout the world to find
which bank has the highest bid i.e. which bank has the highest buying
rate for currency and at the same time which has got the lowest offer
rate.
Thus, the
banks always try to take up the best deal. These brokers provide the
service of financial intermediary for a commission.
Role
of a Foreign Exchange Broker:
As you
know a forex market is an OTC (over-the-counter) market, here the
brokers charge a certain amount for connecting the buyer with the
seller. However, his role is a bit different from a dealer who is
mainly responsible for carrying out the transactions.
A forex broker has a concrete knowledge about the foreign exchange market
and hence he can analyze the same technically. Through this technical
analysis which involves the use of charts to generalize future trends
from past movements. They can understand the market condition by
studying the exchange rates and hence can predict the future ups and
downs in the rates. The task of brokering performed by these brokers
in a forex market depends upon many factors such as the currency
involved, type and size of transaction.
The
brokers are however do not have the risks related to holding stock of
currency that arise due to fluctuating exchange rates since they do
not commit to any company's capital.
Today,
with the advent of electronic broking systems since 1992, the
investors can take the help of telephonic (voice-based) brokers. This
electronic broking system allows one to stay updated on the latest
electronic information about bidding and offer rates of potential
contour parties. The best part is that electronic mode is a safe and
reliable option.
No comments:
Post a Comment