How often are trades made?

[Nirmala]

Market conditions dictate trading activity on any given day. As a reference, the average small to medium trader might trade as often as 10 times a day. Most importantly, because most Forex Brokers don't charge commission, traders can take positions as often as necessary without worrying about excessive transaction costs.

[hazeline03]

Yes, you are correct Nirmala. In addition, a buy stop or sell stop is not a guaranteed order at a certain price. It simply turns into a market order when it is activated and it then filled at the current prevailing price. The actual fill on a buy stop or sell stop could vary significantly from the original order price during significant market moves or gaps, during an economic release like non-farm payroll.