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Basics first, then trading.
Nine short lessons from concepts to analysis and discipline, in order. For education; not investment advice.
How the market works, trade size, leverage and costs.
- 01What is forex?Currency pairs, how prices are read and how the market works through the day.Beginner6 min readRead the lesson
- 02Lots and pipsHow trade size is measured and how a price move shows up in your account.Beginner7 min readRead the lesson
- 03LeverageHow leverage changes position size, margin and risk.Beginner7 min readRead the lesson
- 04Spread and costsSpread, swap and commission: the items that make up the real cost of a trade.Beginner6 min readRead the lesson
Two different ways of reading price charts and economic data.
Limiting risk, recognising emotions and planning your first weeks.
- 07Risk managementRisk per trade, position size and stop-loss orders.Beginner8 min readRead the lesson
- 08Trading psychologyFear, hope and habits: recognising the emotions that shape decisions.Intermediate7 min readRead the lesson
- 09Your first weeksGetting to know a demo account, starting small and building a learning routine.Beginner6 min readRead the lesson
Two tools beside the lessons.
Find the term in the glossary and the date in the calendar; then go back to the next lesson.
The lessons, in order
Nine lessons run from the basics to discipline; start with the first, the next one is at the foot of every page.
Glossary
Short, plain explanations of the terms used in the lessons.
Economic calendar guide
How to read an economic calendar and what its impact levels tell you.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the lessons for?
The lessons are written for people new to leveraged products and for anyone who wants to revisit the basics. They are arranged to be read in order, but each lesson also stands on its own.
Are the lessons investment advice?
No. The lessons are for education only; they do not suggest buying or selling any product and say nothing about future price moves.
Are the numbers in the examples real?
No. Prices and amounts in the examples are hypothetical round numbers chosen to illustrate a calculation; they do not represent likely outcomes.
Where can I try out what I have learned?
A demo account lets you try the platform and order types without using real money. Demo results are not an indication of results in a real account.
The call is yours.
No rush. The prices and the terms are here; when you are ready, sign-up is in the secure client area.