Online foreign currency (Forex) trading is available through most Forex brokers. Brokers will usually offer you a choice of trading with a web based application or a desktop application that is installed on your computer.

The advantage of using a web based application is that you will be able to trade Forex from any computer in the world that has the internet. The disadvantage of trading this way is that often web based application are slower than desktop applications.

There are so many brokers offering online foreign currency trading it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. Fortunately they make this easier by offering free practice accounts where you can put their platform to the test before you commit any real money.