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New to trading? Start smart with beginner-friendly guides, real tips, and no-nonsense education from the team at CLiK Trading Education.


Beginner Trading Tips: Trading for Beginners - Start Smartly
Starting your trading journey can feel like stepping into a maze without a map. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Trading isn’t about guessing or getting lucky — it’s a skill built on understanding, discipline, and good habits from day one. Start smart, and you give yourself a fighting chance. Skip the foundations, and mistakes get expensive very quickly.
This guide cuts through the noise with clear, practical steps to help you build confidence, avoid common traps, and de

Louise Carr
Jan 234 min read


Essential Trading Books for Every Trader
Trading isn’t about luck or gut instinct. It’s a skill built on knowledge, structure, and discipline.
That’s where the right trading books matter.
The good ones don’t sell shortcuts or hype. They teach you how to think like a trader — how to manage risk, understand price behaviour, and stay in control when emotions kick in. They turn complexity into clarity and experience into repeatable process.
Think of them as quiet mentors. No noise, no bravado — just proven ideas, rea

Jeff Sonnier
Jan 194 min read


Best Free Trading Tools for Beginners: Your Ultimate Guide
Starting out in trading doesn’t have to be expensive or overwhelming. This beginner-friendly guide breaks down the best free trading tools—from demo accounts and charting platforms to economic calendars and learning resources—to help you build confidence, practise safely, and develop a repeatable trading approach without risking real money.

Jeff Sonnier
Jan 124 min read


Is Trading Really for You?
Trading isn’t about signals, shortcuts, or fast wins. It’s about process, discipline, and understanding risk. This article takes an honest look at what trading really demands — and helps you decide whether it’s right for you before you commit time, money, or emotion.

Louise Carr
Jan 103 min read


Selecting the Right Beginner Trading Education
Starting your trading journey can feel like stepping into a maze without a map. There’s so much to learn, so many terms flying around, and a mountain of advice that sometimes feels more confusing than helpful. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. The right beginner trading education can make all the difference. So, how do you pick the right course? Let’s break it down together. Why Beginner Trading Education Matters More Than You Think Tr

Jeff Sonnier
Nov 24, 20254 min read


Finding Effective Trading Education Courses
Looking for a trading course that actually works? Discover how to identify effective, practical trading education that builds consistent skills, solid risk management, and long-term confidence.

Iftekhar Khan
Nov 17, 20254 min read


Trading Foundations: Your Complete Guide to Getting Started with Forex & CFDs
Start your trading journey with confidence. Our beginner-friendly Trading Foundations course teaches you everything you need to know about Forex and CFDs, from market basics to building your first trading plan.

Jeff Sonnier
Nov 11, 20251 min read


Master Forex & CFD Trading: Join Our Intensive 5-Day Onsite Course
Transform your trading skills with our comprehensive 5-day intensive Forex and CFD course at our North Lincolnshire facility. Limited to 12 participants for personalized attention.

Iftekhar Khan
Nov 11, 20251 min read


Benefits of Live Online Trading Courses
Live trading courses don’t just teach you the theory—they show you how to trade in real time. With expert guidance, instant feedback, and structured learning, you’ll build the skills and confidence to approach the markets with a clear plan. Discover why live courses like those from CLiK Trading Education are the smartest step toward becoming a confident, consistent trader.

Louise Carr
Nov 10, 20253 min read


Trading for Beginners: Getting Started
Starting your trading journey doesn’t have to feel like wandering through a maze. Whether you’re exploring forex, stocks, or commodities, the key is to start simple and stay consistent. This beginner’s guide breaks down practical tips on choosing the right broker, using demo accounts, managing risk, and building a solid trading plan. Learn how to trade smarter—not harder—and lay the foundation for long-term success without the hype.

Louise Carr
Nov 3, 20254 min read


Trading Education in Lincolnshire & Yorkshire
If you’re ready to learn how to trade but don’t know where to start, you’re not alone. Trading can seem complex — full of charts, jargon, and hype — but with the right education, it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re in Lincolnshire or Yorkshire, there are fantastic learning opportunities to help you build confidence and structure in your trading. From local workshops to personalised mentorship, discover how CLiK Trading Education is helping aspiring traders cut through the n

Iftekhar Khan
Nov 1, 20254 min read


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
Oct 24, 20254 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
Oct 24, 20254 min read


Unlock Your Trading Potential: An Introduction to Trading Foundations
Trading Foundations is a beginner-friendly course designed to help you understand how the financial markets really work — without the confusion or hype. You’ll learn how FOREX and CFDs operate, how to read price charts, manage risk, and build a structured, repeatable trading plan. Perfect for complete beginners or those who’ve tried trading before and felt stuck, this course gives you the confidence and clarity to trade with purpose. Guided by real traders who focus on proces

Iftekhar Khan
Oct 19, 20251 min read


Unlocking the Best Free Trading Resources
A sleek monochrome image highlighting how traders stay connected — a smartphone streaming live financial news and market updates, representing the convenience of real-time data access anywhere.

Jeff Sonnier
Oct 16, 20254 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 20, 20254 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 27, 20253 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 21, 20253 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 14, 20253 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 6, 20254 min read
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