G10 Currencies
The ten most heavily traded and liquid currencies in the forex market.
Definition
G10 currencies refer to the ten most liquid and heavily traded currencies in the global foreign exchange market. Despite the name suggesting 10, it actually includes 11 currencies from countries with advanced economies.
How It Works
- USD (US Dollar) - dominant reserve currency
- EUR (Euro) - second most traded
- JPY (Japanese Yen)
- GBP (British Pound Sterling)
- CHF (Swiss Franc)
- AUD (Australian Dollar)
- NZD (New Zealand Dollar)
- CAD (Canadian Dollar)
- SEK (Swedish Krona)
- NOK (Norwegian Krone)
- DKK (Danish Krone) - sometimes included
Trading Tips
1
G10 pairs have the tightest spreads
2
Most liquid during overlapping sessions (London-New York)
3
Lower risk than exotic currencies
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