Educational guides covering the mechanics of forex and CFD trading and the principles behind sound trading practice.
The guides explain the instruments and concepts traders use daily and frequently misunderstand: how spreads, swaps, slippage and margin function, how leverage affects risk, position sizing, order types, and how to interpret a trading platform correctly. They also address risk management and the psychological patterns that affect trader performance, including revenge trading, overtrading and loss aversion.
Each guide is written to be clear and actionable. Technical concepts are explained accurately rather than oversimplified, with particular attention to the areas the wider industry tends to explain poorly.
Guides describe how trading mechanics work and where traders commonly make mistakes. They do not constitute financial advice or recommendations to trade in any particular way. Browse our broker reviews to find a regulated platform, or check our regulation guides to verify any broker's licence yourself.
The material suits both new and experienced traders, with the consistent aim of providing a clear and accurate understanding of the instruments being traded and the costs attached to them.
Risk warning: Trading forex and CFDs carries a high level of risk to your capital. You should consider whether you understand how these instruments work and whether you can afford to take the risk of losing your money.