Major Pair
The seven most traded currency pairs, all including USD: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CHF, USD/CAD, AUD/USD, and NZD/USD.
What are Major Pairs?
Major pairs are the seven most traded forex pairs, all featuring the US Dollar:
| Pair | Name | Nickname |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | Euro/Dollar | ”Fiber” |
| GBP/USD | Pound/Dollar | ”Cable” |
| USD/JPY | Dollar/Yen | ”Gopher” |
| USD/CHF | Dollar/Franc | ”Swissie” |
| USD/CAD | Dollar/Loonie | ”Loonie” |
| AUD/USD | Aussie/Dollar | ”Aussie” |
| NZD/USD | Kiwi/Dollar | ”Kiwi” |
Why Trade Majors?
- Tightest spreads: Lower trading costs
- Highest liquidity: Better execution
- Most analysis available: More information
- Predictable volatility: Easier risk management
Currency Strength for Majors
Our Currency Strength Meter analyzes all major pairs to calculate strength for the 8 major currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, CAD, AUD, NZD.