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Plain-English beginner guides to forex and gold trading.
Leverage and margin explained simply
Leverage lets you control a big trade with a small deposit. It also makes losses bigger. Here's how leverage and margin really work.
Read →Lots and position sizing: how big should my trade be?
Trade size decides how much you can win or lose. Learn standard, mini and micro lots and the one simple formula for sizing every trade.
Read →Risk management basics for new traders
The traders who last are the ones who manage risk. Here are simple rules: the 1% rule, risk-to-reward, and daily loss limits.
Read →Stop losses: your most important safety tool
A stop loss closes your trade automatically if the price moves against you. Learn how to place one and the mistakes to avoid.
Read →What is a pip? (and why it matters)
A pip is the small unit that forex and gold prices move in. Here is what it means, how much one is worth, and how to count them.
Read →What is an EA (Expert Advisor)?
An Expert Advisor is a trading robot that runs on MetaTrader. Learn how EAs work, what a backtest really shows, and red flags to watch for.
Read →Demo accounts: practise first, for free
A demo account lets you trade with pretend money on real prices. Here's how to use one properly before risking real money.
Read →Forex trading sessions: when is the market open?
The forex market runs 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. Here's when each session opens in Eastern Time and when markets move most.
Read →How gold trading works (XAU/USD for beginners)
Gold is one of the most traded markets in the world. Learn what XAU/USD means, what moves the gold price, and how beginners can trade it.
Read →How to choose a forex broker (Canada & US)
The most important thing is regulation. Here's a simple checklist for choosing a safe forex and gold broker if you live in Canada or the US.
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