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Plain-English articles on the markets, the costs of trading them and the platform you trade them on.
Index Trading: How to Trade the US 30, US 500 and MoreIndex trading explained for beginners: what an index is, how cash CFDs on the US 30 and US 500 work, a worked example, costs, risks and how to start on a demo.
What Is a CFD? Contracts for Difference ExplainedWhat is a CFD? A plain-English guide to contracts for difference, how profit and loss work, what leverage does, and the costs and risks beginners should know.
Silver Trading for Beginners: XAG/USD ExplainedSilver trading for beginners: what XAG/USD means, why silver moves more than gold, a worked example in dollars, and how to size a position sensibly.
Forex Trading Sessions: When the Market Is BusiestForex trading sessions explained: Sydney, Tokyo, London and New York hours, when they overlap, and how session timing affects spreads and price movement.
How to Set a Stop Loss: Methods Traders Actually UseLearn how to set a stop loss with four common methods, a worked pip example and the mistakes to avoid, so one bad trade cannot damage your account.
How to Trade Gold (XAU/USD) as a CFDHow to trade gold as a CFD on XAU/USD: what it means, how lots and margin work, a worked example in dollars, and the risks to understand first.
Leverage in Forex: How It Works and Why It Cuts Both WaysLeverage in forex lets a small deposit control a much larger position. See how 1:500 works in numbers, and why it magnifies losses as well as gains.
Lot Size in Forex: Standard, Mini and Micro Lots ExplainedLot size in forex decides how much each pip is worth. See standard, mini and micro lots, with worked examples and how to pick a size that suits your account.
Risk Management in Trading: The 1% Rule and BeyondRisk management in trading means deciding what you can lose before you enter. Learn the 1% rule, position sizing and risk to reward with worked examples.
What Are Forex Spreads and How Are They Calculated?Forex spreads explained in plain English: what the gap between bid and ask costs you, how to work it out in pips and dollars, and why it changes.
What Is a Margin Call and How Do You Avoid One?What is a margin call? Learn how margin level works, see a worked example of a margin call, and the habits that keep your account away from one.
What Is a Pip in Forex? A Plain-English GuideWhat is a pip in forex? Learn how pips are measured, how to turn them into dollars, and why pip values change with lot size and currency pair.
What Moves the Gold Price? Seven Drivers ExplainedWhat moves the gold price? Seven drivers explained in plain English, from interest rates and the dollar to inflation, fear and central bank demand.