Trading Specifications
Symbol
CADJPY
Contract Size
100,000
Min Lot Size
0.01
Max Lot Size
50.00
Lot Step
0.01
Digits
3
Margin
Set by account leverage
Swap Long
-0.5 pts
Swap Short
-7.58 pts
Triple swap day
Wednesday ×3
CAD/JPY is a minor forex pair that measures the Canadian Dollar's value against the Japanese Yen. This cross-pair combines two major commodity and safe-haven economies, making it an important vehicle for traders seeking exposure to both North American and Asian markets. With moderate daily trading volume, CAD/JPY offers sufficient liquidity for both retail and institutional traders looking to diversify beyond major pairs.
The price of CAD/JPY is primarily influenced by commodity prices—especially crude oil, as Canada is a major oil exporter—and by divergences in monetary policy between the Bank of Canada and the Bank of Japan. Japanese yen strength typically increases during periods of global risk-off sentiment, while the Canadian dollar tends to strengthen when oil prices rise and economic data from North America improves. Interest rate differentials between the two central banks also play a significant role in long-term directional trends.
At GCC Brokers, CAD/JPY is available with STP execution and no manual intervention, with transparent pricing. Trade this minor pair on our Zero account with tight spreads or our Standard account with competitive pricing structures. GCC Brokers Limited is regulated by the FSC Mauritius.
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