Forex broker, Skilling, has introduced around-the-clock trading on popular currency pairs, providing weekend trading opportunities.
Key Takeaways
- 7 currency pairs can now be traded over the weekend: AUD/USD, EUR/USD, GBP/USD, NZD/USD, USD/CAD, USD/CHF, USD/JPY.
- Weekend forex trading is available on the Skilling Trader, MetaTrader 4 and cTrader platforms.
- Forex spreads are competitive, starting from 0.1 pips.
Weekend trading has proven popular with retail investors looking for opportunities beyond the traditional working week.
Trading on a Saturday and Sunday can provide flexibility for those with weekday commitments. Equally, it can provide opportunities to hedge weekday positions.
Importantly, markets can behave differently on the weekend given lower volumes and volatility risks. As a result, a suitable trading strategy is required, alongside effective risk management.
About Skilling
Skilling is a CySEC-regulated broker established in 2016.
Alongside 70+ currency pairs, the broker offers hundreds of stocks, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies.
Beginners can sign up for the Standard account, which offers commission-free trading, spreads from 0.7 pips and a €25 minimum deposit.
Alternatively, the Premium account is geared towards experienced traders, with spreads from 0.1 pips, a $30 / million commission, and a €5000 minimum deposit.
