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Beginner’s Guide to Trading
New to trading?
Start here. This section covers the essential building blocks — from understanding market basics and risk management to setting up your first trades.
Whether you're curious about forex, futures, or options, these posts break it down in a jargon-free, easy-to-follow way. No fluff, just what you need to get started the right way.


Mastering Forex Trading: Top Tips for Success
Stepping into forex trading can feel chaotic — currencies swing, charts shift, and advice comes from everywhere. But success isn’t about luck; it’s about strategy. With the right forex trading plan, solid risk management, and a touch of discipline, you can trade confidently and consistently. This blog breaks down the most effective forex strategies — from trend following to breakout trading — and shows you how to build your own simple, reliable approach using rules like the 5

Louise Carr
1 day ago4 min read


Essential Trading Books Collection for Every Trader
Diving into trading can feel like learning a new language – charts, trends, strategies, and a flood of jargon. But you don’t have to navigate it alone. The right trading books can be your personal mentors, helping you build confidence, sharpen your skills, and understand how markets really move. From mastering mindset to decoding technical analysis, this guide explores the essential trading books every trader should own — and how to actually use them to level up your trading

Jeff Sonnier
1 day ago4 min read


When AI Closes Doors: The Decline in Recruitment and Why Trading Could Be the Way Forward
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the job market, cutting deep into both white- and blue-collar opportunities. Recruitment pipelines for entry-level roles are shrinking as AI automates routine tasks, leaving graduates and tradespeople alike searching for new career paths. But here’s the silver lining: the skills that keep construction sites safe and projects on track — discipline, risk management, patience, and problem-solving — are the very same traits that can ma

Iftekhar Khan
Sep 204 min read


STOP-LOSS & TAKE PROFIT: YOUR TRADING SAFETY NET (AND TARGET PRACTICE!)
Stop-loss and take profit orders are essential trading tools that protect your capital and lock in gains turning chaos into control. Learn how…

Susi Hogan
Jul 273 min read


BULL OR BEAR? WHY THE MARKET SOUNDS LIKE A ZOO
Bull or bear — ever wonder why traders talk like zookeepers? This jargon isn’t just noise; it reveals how the market thinks and moves. In this post, we unpack bullish vs bearish trends, what causes them, and how news events can flip the mood fast. Plus, we reveal the common traps of pigs and sheep — and why smart traders steer clear. Learn how to spot the signs and act with confidence, no matter what the market’s doing.

Susi Hogan
Jul 213 min read


PIP, PIP, HURRAY! UNDERSTANDING THOSE TINY MARKET MOVES
Traders live and breathe pips — those tiny price movements that can mean big wins or losses in forex markets. This guide breaks down what a pip is, why it matters, how it's measured, and how to use it for better decision-making in currencies and beyond.

Susi Hogan
Jul 143 min read


GOING LONG VS GOING SHORT: TRADING TERMINOLOGY FOR BEGINNERS (AND NO, IT’S NOT ABOUT HEIGHT)
Welcome to volume 2 of our Trading Terminology for Beginners blog series, where we unpack what “going long” and “going short” really mean — with a side of humour and a dash of trading confidence. We explain how traders profit in both rising and falling markets, how currency pairs work, and why understanding these core concepts is essential if you want to trade with clarity instead of confusion.

Susi Hogan
Jul 64 min read


Hold On To Your Hats! Trading Terminology For Beginners (Sort Of)
Ever seen a trading floor and thought it looked like chaos? You're not alone. This blog unpacks the madness, translating trading jargon into plain English for beginners. Learn the real story behind bulls, bears, and why trading isn’t just for the elite. Real traders, no fluff, no nonsense.

Susi Hogan
Jun 292 min read


Introduction to the Financial Markets
Ever wondered why traders shout or what “bull” and “bear” really mean? This beginner’s guide decodes trading terminology with humor and clarity. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to confidence in your trading journey. Perfect for newcomers eager to understand trading for beginners.

Jeff Sonnier
Mar 10, 20243 min read


Trading the Financial Markets: A Business Approach
When it comes to trading the financial markets, many people view it as a high-risk endeavour filled with uncertainty. While it's true...

Iftekhar Khan
Mar 10, 20242 min read
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