Learn forex trading step by step, in plain English
Short lessons on how forex trading works, what the words mean, how to use MetaTrader, how orders and risk work, and when the big news comes out. Written by a trader since 2009.
The beginner path, in order
New to trading? Follow these five steps. Each lesson points to the next one, and you can stop at any step.
- How forex works
- The words you will meet
- Your platform and broker
- Placing orders
- Managing risk
Short answers to the words traders use
Look up a term, symbol or piece of slang and get the answer in the first lines.
Use your platform, fix what goes wrong
Install MetaTrader 4
Step by step, on PC and phone.
Invalid account in MT4
Why the login fails and what to check.
Common MT4 errors
What each error message means and how to fix it.
MetaTrader 5 on your phone
Use the mobile app on Android.
Forex brokers
How to choose a broker and open an account.
Free downloads
MetaTrader files, indicators and PDFs.
Know when the news comes out
Every topic, the same eight sections as the menu
Forex trading for beginners
What forex is and how to start. 52 articles.
Forex currency pairs
How to read a pair and which exist. 22 articles.
Forex trading platform
MetaTrader 4 and 5 guides. 46 articles.
Forex trading basics
Pips, lots, spread, leverage, margin. 14 articles.
Forex order types
Market, pending, stop and limit orders. 14 articles.
Forex trading analysis
Technical analysis and strategy. 5 articles.
Forex broker
Choosing a broker and opening an account. 12 articles.
Setups and forecasts
Market analysis and weekly outlook. 14 articles.
Try the numbers with a calculator: lot size, pip value, margin and more.
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