Let’s jump right into how to spread trade currency, but first a definition of spread trading. There are two different basic types of currency spread trades in currency futures. The first type uses the same underlying currency future such as the Swiss Franc. In a Swiss Franc calendar spread the trader would trade two Swiss Franc contracts each with a different expiration date. The trader would buy one contract and sell short the other contract.

How to spread trade currency – If you want to spread trade two different currencies you can buy one currency at the same time you sell another . For instance, you can buy the British Pound and sell the Swiss Franc.

Successful currency spread trading requires that you are familiar with how currencies move in relation to each other. Spread trading currencies has been popular over the years for it’s ability to be profitable while at the same time having comparatively low risk.