What is Forex (F?

Forex (FX) refers to the global electronic marketplace for trading international currencies and cu… The forex market is open 24 hours a day, five days a week, except for holidays. The forex market is open on many holidays on which stock markets are closed, though the trading volume may be lower. Its name, forex, is a portmanteau of foreign and exchange. It's often abbreviated as fx. Forex (FX) market is a global electronic network for currency trading.