FOREX Stands for "Foreign Exchange". Usually refers to the foreign exchange market, which deals in trading foreign currencies.

The foreign exchange (currency or forex or FX) market exists wherever one currency is traded for another.

It is by far the largest financial market in the world, and includes trading between large banks, central banks, currency speculators, multinational corporations, governments, and other financial markets and institutions.

The average daily trade in the global forex and related markets currently is over US$ 3 trillion.

Learning to trade forex (or foreign currency) is easier than one might think. Many brokers exist that allow a trader to leverage several thousands of dollars while risking only a fraction of that amount.

Here are a few steps that might help you to get started.

Basic Things You'll Need:

• Computer with internet connection.
• Desire to learn.
• Money to risk (optional and can be as low as $50)

Step 1: Search on Google or Yahoo for terms such as "forex, learning forex, or forex trading."

Step 2: Read as much as possible to familiarize yourself with the terms and currency pairs involved in the trading process. A free ebook is available to assist you in learning. It can be found at Today's Forex Online. You can get the link few lines above this on right side.

Step 3: Choose a broker that allows learning. Some allow for practice accounts and others allow you to start with very little investment.