Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Brock covers personal finance and investing. Individual investors are increasingly trying their hand at foreign exchange ...

Markets have been volatile lately due to several underlying concerns. Still, one gathering headline is the blowup of the carry trade, where investors borrow in a cheap currency like the Yen and invest ...

If you are interested in trading currencies, it helps to understand what a currency quote is and how it works. A currency quote is the price of one currency in terms of another. It tells you how much ...

Finding the best way to change money is an age-old problem for travelers, but the smartest methods for doing it have evolved dramatically in recent years. Currency exchange used to be as simple as ...

Exchanging currency in advance gives travelers the chance to shop around for the best exchange rates, instead of settling for ...

Currency exchange is a common necessity for travelers, international shoppers and anyone conducting business overseas. However, exchanging currency isn’t free. It usually involves an exchange rate and ...

You're visiting another country and making a purchase with your credit card. Then, the credit card terminal asks if you'd like to pay in U.S. dollars or in the local currency. This might sound like a ...

Rare joint statement with US Treasury seen as ‘green light’ for further currency intervention by Swiss central bank ...

Using tools like forwards and options, currency-neutral funds hedge foreign-exchange risks. Investing in currency-neutral funds can protect against losses from unfavorable exchange-rate shifts.

Currency traders can also make forward or futures trades. In forward contracts, the buyer and seller agree to an exchange at some future date, on negotiated terms. This is an over-the-counter ...

Before and after traveling abroad, consider the most cost-efficient ways to exchange your funds — some currency-exchange options charge higher fees than others. The MarketWatch Guides team breaks down ...