Guides to help you
trade with confidence.
Clear, step-by-step how-tos for every stage of your journey, from opening an account to reading a chart and managing risk. Plain English, practical, and completely free.
New to trading? Start here.
Three guides that cover the essentials.
Getting started
New here? Start with the essentials.
How to open a trading account
A step-by-step walkthrough, from registration and verification to funding your first account.
Read the guide BeginnerLive vs demo accounts: which to start with
Understand the difference and why practising on a demo first is a smart move.
Read the guide BeginnerHow to place your first trade
Buy, sell, set a stop loss and take profit, explained click by click.
Read the guide BeginnerUnderstanding lots and position sizing
How trade size works, and how to choose one that fits your risk.
Read the guidePlatform & orders
Get comfortable with MetaTrader 5.
Getting started on MetaTrader 5
Find your way around the platform on desktop, web and mobile.
Read the guide BeginnerOrder types explained: market, limit and stop
When to use each order type, with simple examples.
Read the guide BeginnerHow to set a stop loss and take profit
Protect a position and lock in a plan before you enter.
Read the guide IntermediateUsing a trailing stop
Let your stop follow the market in your favour.
Read the guideChart & analysis
Learn to read what the market is doing.
How to read a candlestick chart
What each candle tells you about price, in plain English.
Read the guide IntermediateSupport and resistance, explained
Spotting the levels where markets often pause or turn.
Read the guide IntermediateTechnical vs fundamental analysis
Two ways to study a market, and how traders combine them.
Read the guide BeginnerAn introduction to trends
How to tell an uptrend from a downtrend, and why it matters.
Read the guideRisk management
The skills that keep you in the game.
How to manage risk in trading
Position sizing, stops and discipline, the foundations of lasting trading.
Read the guide BeginnerUnderstanding leverage and margin
How they work, and how to use leverage responsibly.
Read the guide IntermediateRisk-to-reward, and why it matters
Plan trades where the reward justifies the risk.
Read the guide BeginnerCommon trading mistakes to avoid
The habits that cost beginners the most, and how to sidestep them.
Read the guideFunding & account
Money in, money out, securely.
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Learn it, then trade it.
The Academy is free and open to everyone. Work through the guides, then practise on a demo.
Are the guides free?
Yes. Every guide, and all Academy content, is free and open to everyone.
Do I need an account to read them?
No. Anyone can read the guides. You only need an account when you’re ready to trade.
Are they suitable for beginners?
Yes. Guides are tagged by level, and the ‘Start here’ set assumes no prior knowledge.
Do the guides give trading advice or signals?
No. They’re educational only. Nothing here is investment advice or a promise of profit.
How often are new guides added?
Regularly, the library grows over time with new how-tos across every category.
Where should I begin?
With the ‘Start here’ guides: opening an account, placing your first trade, and managing risk.