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FX guides in plain English.
Short primers for new traders. More lessons coming soon.
What is leverage?
Leverage lets you control a larger position with a smaller amount of capital. It magnifies both gains and losses.
Risk management
Define your max loss per trade, set stop-loss levels, and size positions so one trade can’t blow up the account.
Scalping
Scalpers target small, frequent moves. Tight spreads, fast execution, and strict risk limits are essential.
Swing trading
Swing traders hold positions for days to weeks, aiming to capture broader market moves.
Trend following
Identify strong trends and ride them using moving averages or trendlines.
Breakout trading
Enter trades when price breaks out of a defined range with volume confirmation.
Mean reversion
Assumes price will revert to its average; traders fade extreme moves with tight stops.
How options work
Options are contracts that give the right, not the obligation, to buy or sell at a set price before expiry.
Technical analysis basics
Use trendlines, support/resistance, and moving averages to study price behavior and momentum.