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Currencies 101

Where we shed light on key concepts relating to the currency market.

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What is the carry trade?  

Currencies Unplugged
Merk Mutual Funds sheds light on key concepts relating to the currency market.
What is the difference between forward currency contracts and futures?  
What is the notional value of a forward currency contract?  
How can you invest in non-convertible currencies?  
Can any currency be converted into any other currency?  
How are currencies quoted?  
What are forward points?  
What is the counterparty risk on a forward currency contract?  
What is a forward currency contract?  
What is a spot currency contract?  
What does it mean to short a currency?  
What does it mean to buy a currency?