Financial Markets
Explore different markets and find the best fit for your trading style
Stock Market
Trade shares of publicly listed companies
Volume:$200B+ daily
Hours:9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Instruments:10,000+ stocks
• NYSE & NASDAQ trading
• Blue-chip stocks
• Growth & value investing
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Forex Market
Trade currency pairs in the world's largest market
Volume:$7.5T daily
Hours:24/5 trading
Instruments:180+ pairs
• Major currency pairs
• Minor and exotic pairs
• Leverage up to 50:1
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Cryptocurrency
Trade digital assets and blockchain tokens
Volume:$100B+ daily
Hours:24/7 trading
Instruments:10,000+ coins
• Bitcoin & Ethereum
• Altcoins & DeFi
• Spot and futures
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Options Market
Trade derivatives for leverage and hedging
Volume:40M+ contracts/day
Hours:9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Instruments:5,000+ underlyings
• Calls and puts
• Options strategies
• Greeks and pricing
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Futures Market
Trade commodities, indices, and more
Volume:$400B+ daily
Hours:Nearly 24 hours
Instruments:100+ contracts
• Commodity futures
• Index futures
• Currency futures
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Market Comparison
| Feature | Stocks | Forex | Crypto | Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trading Hours | 6.5 hours | 24/5 | 24/7 | 6.5 hours |
| Minimum Capital | $1 | $100 | $10 | $100 |
| Leverage Available | 2:1 | 50:1 | 100:1 | Inherent |
| Volatility | Medium | Low-Medium | High | Variable |
| Liquidity | High | Very High | Medium | Medium |
| Regulation | High | High | Low | High |
| Best For | Long-term | Day trading | Speculation | Strategies |
Global Market Hours
Sydney
5:00 PM - 2:00 AM ET
Tokyo
7:00 PM - 4:00 AM ET
London
3:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
New York
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
* Cryptocurrency markets are open 24/7
Choose Your Market
For Beginners
Start with Stocks
Easiest to understand, well-regulated, and great for long-term wealth building
Then Try Forex
Learn currency trading with major pairs like EUR/USD
For Active Traders
Forex for Day Trading
24-hour market with high liquidity and leverage
Crypto for Volatility
High volatility creates opportunities for quick profits