G10 Currencies
The ten most heavily traded and liquid currencies in the forex market.
G10 currencies are the ten most liquid and heavily traded currencies in global forex. Despite the name, the group actually covers 11 currencies from advanced economies.
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
G10 pairs have the tightest spreads
Most liquid during overlapping sessions (London-New York)
Lower risk than exotic currencies
G10 Currencies Example
Say EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD and USD/CHF all jump together on a dollar headline. Those are G10 pairs, the deepest and cheapest markets to trade, which is why the dollar leg dominates your margin, spread and swap math on every one of them.
How Traders Use G10 Currencies
Build your first watchlist from G10 pairs only. They carry the tightest spreads, the cleanest data and the most calendar coverage, so every lesson you learn there transfers everywhere else.
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