Is it better to avoid Exotic currency pairs? Why?

Discussion in 'Forex' started by RobRoss, Feb 22, 2017.

Do you trade Exotic Currency Pairs?

  1. Yes

    37.0%
  2. No

    63.0%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. socool

    socool

    I agreed. But I like to use some exotic pairs, the volatility is so good but cautious
     
    #191     Jan 28, 2022
  2. Bouffant

    Bouffant

    Yes, I think it’s better for new traders to avoid exotic pairs because they
    Offer low liquidity
    Are complex to trade
    Have high volatility
    Have high spreads
    Although if you are a professional trader and looking to diversify your portfolio, exotic pairs can be a good addition. Just make sure that you have a well planned risk management strategy.
     
    #192     Jan 31, 2022
  3. Exotic pairs are not liquid and can be extremely volatile. That’s why traders should avoid these pairs. Also, because of high spreads, it can be costly to trade them.
     
    #193     Jan 31, 2022
  4. FahadMd

    FahadMd

    exotic pairs have high spreads and for that reason beginners should avoid this in demo as well real.
     
    #194     Feb 1, 2022
  5. If you are an inexperienced trader, then it is better to trade with pairs that are less volatile. Major pairs like EUR/USD, USD/GBP, USD/JPY, are good choices. Exotic pairs are complex to trade and have high volatility.
     
    #195     Feb 2, 2022
  6. for newcomers it is more appropriate not to trade with exotic pairs , should focus on major only
     
    #196     Feb 16, 2022
  7. Trading exotic pair is really dangerous because the spread is so high and sometimes make boredom due less volatile, better to stay away from exotic pair, because this is too risky, I have bad experience trading exotic pair EURTRY which besides spread so high and face wrong direction, the loss will quickly make narrow equity
     
    #197     Feb 16, 2022
  8. I totally agree, exotic pairs are very difficult to trade. As they are extremely volatile and least liquid, newbies should avoid trading them. Instead they should focus on trading major currency pairs.
     
    #198     Feb 18, 2022
  9. Due to the high volatility, Exotic pairs can be really hard to predict and the spreads are also very wide on these pairs which makes it almost impossible to save profits. I would not advise it to beginners or even experienced traders who don’t have an appetite for a hige risk.
     
    #199     Feb 18, 2022
  10. Actually trading one pair major if already mastered trading strategy, could to gives good profit, focus on one pair and improve trading strategy, but many traders like to try multiple trading pair due curiosity
     
    #200     Feb 20, 2022