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Lesson · 5 min

What is a CFD?

The simplest explanation of contracts for difference, why traders use them, and how they differ from owning shares directly.

Beginner·10 examples
Lesson · 8 min

Margin, leverage & liquidation

Why 1:500 leverage is a double-edged sword. Calculate your real risk before you click buy.

Beginner·10 examples
Lesson · 6 min

Reading a price chart

Bars, candles, timeframes, and how to spot trend vs. range markets at a glance.

Beginner·Visual guide

Sharpen your edge.

Lesson · 12 min

Setting smart stop-losses

Why "% of equity" is better than fixed pips. The math behind position sizing that actually survives drawdowns.

Intermediate·Risk math
Lesson · 10 min

Reading order flow

Beyond candles: how bid/ask imbalance and tape reading can tell you where the big orders sit.

Intermediate·Live examples
Lesson · 15 min

Trading the news

Why NFP, CPI, and central bank decisions move markets — and the trap most retail traders fall into on release day.

Intermediate·Calendar

Ready to put it into practice?

Open a live account and start trading with as little as €250 on Standard.