Learn to Trade

If you’re new to CFDs, spread betting or Forex, we’d like to give you the information you need to get started. If you’re a seasoned and successful trader, we might be able to help you improve on your success.

If you’re new to this type of trading, please explore the ‘beginner’ section below. If you’re an advanced trader, please explore the ‘advanced’ section below to access your tools and resources.

You’ll find everything you’ll need on these pages to formulate the perfect trading strategy. Please click on the links below to learn more.

General

Beginners - Learn to Trade

You might find it useful to follow the links below in order, starting with the most basic concepts. Otherwise, skip to the section you’re most interested in.

  1. Chart Types
  2. Support and Resistance
  3. Moving Averages
  4. Momentum
  5. The Trend is your Friend
  6. Trading Rules
  7. Shorting
  8. Stop Losses

Advanced – More Trading Tools and Strategies

To perfect your trading strategy, click on the links below.

  1. Directional Indicators
  2. Moving Average Crossovers
  3. Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD)
  4. Average Directional Index (ADX)
  5. Relative Strength Index (RSI)
  6. Symmetrical Triangles
  7. Ascending Triangles
  8. Descending Triangles
  9. Discipline
  10. Broaden your Horizons
  11. Risk vs Reward