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Why Trade FX Futures

Overview
In 1972, CME transformed global finance with the launch of the first financial futures contracts via the newly organized International Monetary Market (IMM). Today, CME is the largest market for exchange-traded foreign exchange (FX) futures in the world.

If you currently trade FX (or forex) in the over-the-counter (OTC) market or on another venue, CME offers many advantages over those markets. At CME, trading transactions take place within an open, fair and anonymous trading environment. Individual traders, banks and hedge funds all have equal access to the same FX markets and prices.

An exchange environment, with its open and transparent market pricing, offers FX traders the opportunity to be involved in the process of price discovery, and provides other key advantages over "private" deals in the OTC market. If you trade OTC FX, it's time to look at CME FX futures. The innovative, online electronic accessibility, virtually 24 hours per day, combined with low trading costs and the backing of the CME Clearing House make CME a highly cost-effective, transparent and secure place to trade FX.
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Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your investment and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with foreign exchange trading, and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts.

Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results. The risk of loss in trading can be substantial, carefully consider the inherent risks of such an investment in light of your financial condition.