Today many people consider using the stock exchange as a source of income. Many even make a career investing in the market, or performing the various roles (such as broker, regulator) required to make the market function.
Forex stands for foreign exchange, and forex trading aims to make money by the buying and selling of foreign exchange. A typical investor makes a judgment about the possible rise of a particular currency, say the Euro, and then would typically buy low (at a lower price) and sell high (when the price of the currency rises) therefore booking a profit.
One can also trade currencies, such as buying the U.S. dollar at a certain price and selling it (when for example its price rises) to purchase the Euro.
Forex trading offers the opportunity to