I only see advantages with Forex trading. I agree that it is risky and perilous for the newcomer, but then, what market isn't? I've lost more money trading shares than Forex! If you lack the necessary skills and knowledge, you should stay away until you acquire them...again, this goes for any market. But if you have the skills, Forex offers several key advantages: (1) Easy access regardless of current financial status - leverage, if used in moderation, can turn a small account into a large account far quicker than outright share trading or property ownership, (2) the online nature of this business allows anyone with internet connectivity the choice to choose a broker from around the globe, (3) there is an abundance of free information available, and trading platforms and analysis tools are free too, and (4) unlike the snobbery that often resides at the "big end" of town, players in the Forex market are far more down-to-earth and willing to share and assist in anyway they can. Earn Forex is a great example of this, as are many other Forex related websites.