Trading Guides
Clear, practical guides that take you from complete beginner to confident trader — how the markets work, how to pick a safe broker, and the core concepts like leverage, spreads and CFDs, all explained without the jargon. Read in any order, at your own pace.
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New to trading? You don't need to read everything at once. The guides below are grouped from the ground up: start with the foundations, move on to the core mechanics behind every trade, then learn how to keep your money safe. Each guide stands on its own, so feel free to jump to whatever you need.
Getting started
The foundations every new trader needs
What is online trading?
BeginnerHow the markets work, what you can trade, and everything you need to place your first trade.
Trading vs. investing
BeginnerThe real differences in time horizon, risk and mindset — and which one actually fits you.
How to choose a broker
BeginnerThe criteria that matter — regulation, costs, platforms and safety — and the traps to avoid.
How to open your first trading account
BeginnerA step-by-step walkthrough of registration, verification and funding your account.
Core concepts
The mechanics behind every trade
Understanding leverage & margin
BeginnerHow leverage magnifies both gains and losses, what margin is, and how to use it safely.
Understanding spreads
BeginnerWhat the spread really is, why it exists, and how it quietly shapes your trading costs.
What are CFDs?
BeginnerContracts for difference explained — going long or short with leverage across many markets.
Trading tools explained
BeginnerThe charts, indicators, calculators and platform features every trader should know.
Safety & going further
Protect your capital and level up
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