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. My experience with exotic pairs hasn’t been so great either. There are better and more profitable pairs to trade.Exotics pairs are unstable. That’s the reason why the risk factor is high.
     
    #341     Dec 14, 2022
  2. i have a very bad experience about exotic pairs . because its very much volatile and really risky approach .
     
    #342     Dec 21, 2022
  3. DepthTrade

    DepthTrade

    What matters is how much money you are trading, the time frame you are trading and time constraints to get in and out (fade in/ out, seconds/ minutes/ days or weeks). If one is attempting to scalp a big account in Sgd/chf it could be a problem. If you are swing trading that pair and can fade in over multiple seconds or minutes, volume becomes less of an issue.
    It is not just a Yes or No answer.
     
    #343     Dec 21, 2022
  4. but you can trade in a micro account to see the performance how it works.
     
    #344     Dec 22, 2022
  5. i dont support micro account for the traders who are particularly beginners , instead of this demo is really appropriate.
     
    #345     Dec 22, 2022
  6. I would recommend avoiding trading exotic pairs because they tend to be more volatile and less liquid than major currency pairs. This can make it more difficult to enter and exit trades, and can also increase the risk of potential losses. In addition, exotic pairs may also be more prone to geopolitical and economic risks, which can further increase the level of risk. It is generally safer and more advisable to focus on trading major currency pairs, which tend to be more stable and easier to trade.
     
    #346     Dec 23, 2022
  7. Trading exotic pairs can be a way for traders to diversify their portfolio and potentially tap into new markets. However, it is important to be aware that exotic pairs may be more volatile and less liquid than major or minor pairs, and may also be more difficult to analyse due to a lack of market data and historical price trends. Traders should carefully consider the risks and limitations of trading exotic pairs before deciding to include them in their trading strategy.
     
    #347     Dec 28, 2022
  8. this is really a fine answer with some exact information. thanks for your nice reply.
     
    #348     Jan 3, 2023
  9. smoothie

    smoothie

    New traders should generally avoid exotic currency pairs because they tend to be more volatile and less liquid than major pairs. This means that they can be more difficult to trade and may involve larger spreads, which can eat into profits.
     
    #349     Jan 6, 2023
  10. Well, these pairs are less liquid and more volatile than major or minor pairs, which can make them riskier to trade.
     
    #350     Jan 6, 2023