Why trade forex through Schwab?

  • Access to over 65 different currency pairs
  • Commission-free forex trading; trade costs reflected in the bid/ask spread
  • Forex specialists available 24/5
  • Specialized tools on thinkorswim®

Forex trading is provided by Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC.

Forex trading can allow you to speculate on changes in currency prices in the global market. Forex can also help you diversify your portfolio and is available to trade nearly 23 hours a day, five days a week, allowing you to respond to changes in global market conditions even when the stock market is closed.

Develop your forex trading skills with education and insights.

Whether you're new to trading forex or already have experience in the global market, our educational resources can help you better understand the opportunities forex can provide.

Learn more about currency pairs and other concepts with our introduction to forex.
 

thinkorswim trading platforms

thinkorswim trading platforms offer a wide range of tools and solutions designed to help forex traders analyze trades and receive real-time updates on profit and loss. In addition, you can access real-time market news and forex charting with hundreds of studies and indicators available.

Sharpen your forex trading skills risk-free.

Explore the paperMoney® simulated trading experience within thinkorswim that allows you to practice your trading at any time—without putting your money on the line.

Our Trade Desk is available to help answer your questions.

  • Tap into the knowledge of our dedicated teams, from account setup to learning which currency pairs are available to trade. 
  • Get help understanding how to use thinkorswim platforms.
  • Talk through your trade idea.

Need help with your first (or next) forex trade? Clients can call our Trade Desk at 800-435-9050 from 5:30 p.m. ET Sunday through 6 p.m. ET Friday. 
 

Supercharge your forex trading.

Introducing Schwab Trading Powered by Ameritrade™—a trading experience you can't get anywhere else, featuring the award-winning thinkorswim platforms, tailored education, and specialized support. 

Rated Best Investing Platform for Forex Trading

U.S. News & World Report1, 2024

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