Online Trading Courses
Build your trading knowledge with our interactive courses, covering everything from how the markets work, to complex technical strategies.
All Courses
Advanced (3)
Beginner (3)
Intermediate (7)
-
Advanced risk managementAdvanced3 LessonsNew techniques for managing risk.-
Currency correlation in forex trading
5-minute readUnderstanding market correlation can help you with diversification and mitigate your overall risk. -
How to handle news events with an open trade
4-minute readLearning how to deal with news events is a key part of trading successfully. In this lesson, we're going to cover four steps to follow to mitigate risk from the news – plus a few useful tips. -
Scaling in and out of trades
4.5-minute readInstead of entering and exiting entire positions in one go, many traders use scaling to manage their risk.
-
-
Advanced technical analysisAdvanced8 LessonsFind technical indicators for expert traders.-
ABCD pattern
4.5-minute readFibonacci ratios aren't just useful for identifying support and resistance levels. They also form the basis of some key chart patterns, including the ABCD pattern. -
Andrew's pitchfork
2.5-minute readAndrew’s pitchfork provides a useful method to identify and outline any deviations from the main path of a trend – as well as providing a channel that offers support, resistance and a median line. -
Average true range (ATR)
2.5-minute readPopular among technical traders as a means of quickly identifying market volatility, learn how ATR can help you spot trading opportunities. -
Fibonacci theory
5-minute readThe principles of Fibonacci theory provide the basis for multiple different technical analysis tools, indicators, and strategies. -
Our favorite fib
3.5-minute readHere's how to build a trading strategy around Fibonacci ratios, using our favorite fib. -
Ichimoku cloud
2.5-minute readThe final indicator we’re going to look at in this course is the Ichimoku cloud, which is useful for getting a quick idea of trends and directions – as well helping to gauge momentum. -
Pivot points
2.5-minute readWelcome to the Advanced technical analysis course. In these lessons, we're going to cover some additional indicators, tools and patterns you can use to find opportunities. Let’s start with a useful way of finding support and resistance levels: pivot points. -
Three-drive pattern
2.5-minute readIf you see an ABCD that forms another retracement leg instead of reversing, then you could have a three-drive pattern on your hands.
-
-
Advanced trading strategiesAdvanced3 LessonsA few unique strategies to give you an edge.-
Interest rate trading
3-minute readLearn how interest rates can be an impactful indicator of market movement. -
How to trade non-farm payrolls: the V-shaped reversal
2.5-minute readThe non-farm payroll V-shaped recovery strategy is a popular method of trading the monthly NFP report. Learn how it works with this step-by-step guide. -
Open range breakout trade
2.5-minute readLearn how to trade forex breakouts here, with the European opening range breakout strategy. Including how the trade works, plus what to watch for.
-
-
Introduction to financial marketsBeginner8 LessonsStart here if you're new to the markets.-
Introduction to financial markets
4.5-minute readFinancial markets are how people and companies buy and sell assets: currencies, commodities, stocks, indices, cryptos, and more. -
What is forex?
4-minute readThe foreign exchange market – also known as forex or FX – is the world’s most traded market. -
Trading forex
7.5-minute readWhen you trade forex, you’re buying or selling a currency pair – such as EUR/USD, GBP/USD or USD/JPY. Let’s take a closer look at the anatomy of forex pairs. -
Trading commodities
3.5-minute readCommodities are essential to the global economy – and humankind overall. Let’s take a closer look at how companies and traders buy and sell energies, agricultural products, precious metals and more. -
Trading indices
3-minute readTrading an index can involve taking a position on hundreds of stocks at once. In this lesson, we cover how indices work – and the ways you can start buying and selling them. -
Trading stocks
3.5-minute readIn this lesson, we'll take a look at how global stock exchanges facilitate billions of dollars' worth of stock trades each day – and how you can take part in the equities markets. -
Trading metals: gold and silver
3.5-minute readTrading oil, gold or silver doesn’t require unloading and offloading huge amounts of physical assets. Let’s take a look at how futures and options exchanges enable commodity trading on a global scale. -
What are bearish and bullish markets?
2-minute readLearn about the difference between bearish and bullish markets with FOREX.com.
-
-
Strategies and riskBeginner7 LessonsExplore how to create a risk management plan.-
Market gaps and slippage
2.5-minute readMarket gaps and slippage are two of the biggest risks you’ll regularly encounter when trading. -
Six steps to manage risk efficiently
3.5-minute readDeveloping a risk management plan can seem like a daunting task. But by following these six tips, you can get started with a strategy that suits your trading style. -
Using orders to manage risk
3.5-minute readOrder types are a crucial part of your risk-management arsenal – and should always be considered as part of your overall strategy. However, it is important to note that using orders alone won’t necessarily limit your losses. Rather, they must be part of a wider plan. -
Long-term trading strategies
3.5-minute readIf you’re looking to generate returns from a few positions that deliver high profits, then you’re probably a medium or long-term trader. There are lots of strategies that suit longer-term traders, but here we’re going to focus on two of the most common: position trading and swing trading. -
Day trading
5-minute readDay trading is a popular way to speculate on financial markets. Here we look at what day trading is and which markets you can day trade on – plus two handy strategies. -
Risk management
4-minute readRisk is an essential part of day-to-day trading – without risking capital, you can’t achieve any returns. But traders today have a suite of tools to help them control risk as they manage their positions. -
Trading strategies
2-minute readIn this course, we’re going to cover how to pick a strategy for trading and risk that suits you. But before we get to that, you’ll need to decide your trading style.
-
-
How to tradeBeginner8 LessonsLearn the key concepts behind trading.-
How to trade CFDs
6.5-minute readInterested in CFD trading? Follow this step-by-step guide and get started today. Learn what contracts for difference (CFDs) are, how to trade CFDs and more. -
Buying and selling explained
1.5-minute readBuying and selling is trading at its most fundamental. It determines your profit, and the price of an asset at any given time. -
Short selling guide
3.5-minute readTraditionally, investors could only profit from markets that went up in value – but that is no longer the case. -
Introduction to leverage in trading
3.5-minute readOne of the main features of forex trading is the ability to utilize leverage. But before you get started, it’s important to learn exactly how leverage and margin work, and to understand that increased leverage increases risk. -
How to open a CFD position
3-minute readBefore you start trading CFDs, you should test out buying and selling using a demo account. Here are five steps you can follow to open your first CFD position. -
Stop losses and take profits
3.5-minute readAs well as manually closing trades at their current price using market orders, you can use exit orders to set maximum levels of profit or loss. -
Tips for forex trading beginners
3-minute readBefore you start something new, begin with the fundamentals. Let’s look at trading tips every trader should consider before trading currency pairs. -
Using orders to open positions
3-minute readAn order is an instruction to execute a trade. You use them to tell your broker or trading provider when you want to open or close positions.
-
-
Techniques of successful tradersIntermediate6 LessonsWhat separates winning traders from losing ones?-
How to create a forex trading plan
5.5-minute readA comprehensive plan is crucial to successful trading – without one, you won’t have a strategy to guide you or the means to measure your success. -
Six common forex trading mistakes
2.5-minute readTrading forex can be a rewarding and exciting challenge, but it can also be discouraging if you are not careful. Whether you’re new to forex trading or an experienced veteran, avoiding these common mistakes can help keep your trades on the right track. -
Optimizing your trade entry
3-minute readGetting your entries right is crucial to successful trading. In this lesson, we cover three techniques to improve your timing as you enter positions. -
Risk reward ratio
2.5-minute readSuccessful traders won’t enter a position unless they know precisely where they are going to exit it, whether profitable or not. -
Running profits
3-minute readOne of the first rules of trading is to cut losses early while letting profits run. But how do successful traders put this into practice? -
Volatility trading tips
4-minute readVolatility is an enticing prospect for traders – offering the opportunity of fast returns, if you’re willing to take on additional risk.
-
-
Mastering CFDsIntermediate8 LessonsExpand your trading possibilities by trading CFDs.-
10 questions on stock CFDs
5.5-minute readWe took note of the most common questions we hear about stock CFDs, and present here a list of detailed answers to help you feel comfortable and confident about your trades. -
Benefits of CFD trading
4-minute readLet’s take a look at the advantages of CFD trading, so you can decide whether you want to start buying and selling contracts for difference today. -
CFD leverage and margin
6-minute readLeverage is a key feature of contract for difference (CFD) trading – enabling you to open positions by paying a fraction of their full value, known as your margin. Let’s take a look at how leverage works in CFDs. -
CFD trading costs
3.5-minute readLearn about CFD costs here. Including when you’ll pay CFD commission, which markets are free of commission, how overnight financing works and more. -
CFD trading examples
3.5-minute readSee how CFD trading works in practice with our step-by-step CFD examples on Wall Street and Twitter. -
Forex versus stock CFDs
5-minute readWhether you are still learning the ropes or actually understand quite a lot about trading, it is really important to have a clear mind when it comes to getting to grips with the mechanics of your trades. -
Stock CFDs
4-minute readThe ins and outs of stock CFDs: What you need to know before trading CFDs. -
Top 10 tips for CFD traders
5.5-minute readDo you want to get started as a CFD trader? It really pays to prepare fully, set yourself goals and learn exactly how the markets work. Read our guidance to build your knowledge.
-
-
Technical analysisIntermediate9 LessonsLearn all about technical indicators. Including how they work, and how to use them in your trading.-
Understanding technical analysis
4-minute readSome traders define themselves by how they find their opportunities. In this course, we’re going to cover one of the most popular methods – technical analysis. -
Technical indicators explained
2-minute readThe final part of a technical trader's toolkit that we're going to cover in this course is the technical indicator. -
3 key technical indicators
4-minute readTechnical indicators don’t begin and end with MAs. Here are three more commonly used indicators that are a bit more complex but still widely used and easy to learn on your FOREX.com demo. -
Introduction to technical analysis charts
3-minute readCharts are an essential part of any technical trader’s toolkit. Let’s examine how they work, the key types of chart and how to read price action at a glance. -
Candlestick and chart patterns
6.5-minute readLet’s examine how technical traders use the patterns created by candlesticks on a chart to understand and predict market movements. -
Japanese candlesticks
12-minute readThe final part of the technical traders’ toolkit that we’re going to cover in this course is the technical indicator. -
Moving averages (MAs)
5-minute readAs some of the more common technical indicators, moving averages smooth out a market’s price movements over a given period so you can see through the noise and spot general trends. -
Support and resistance
3-minute readSupport and resistance levels are a core part of technical analysis, providing crucial insight into possible future price reversals. -
Trading the trend
3-minute read‘The trend is your friend’. You’ll often hear it said by traders – and for very good reason. Here, we take a look at how trends work in technical analysis, how to identify them and more.
-
-
Mastering forexIntermediate6 LessonsTake your currency trading to the next level.-
Forex scalping
4.5-minute readScalp trading forex is a way to trade currencies on the shortest timeframe charts. It’s a quick and potentially exciting way to trade – that comes with upsides but also with risks. -
Forex trading strategies
2-minute readFind the best forex trading strategy for you with this comprehensive guide. Learn how position, swing and day trading work with forex. -
Forex vs stocks
5-minute readThis article will look at some of the comparisons between forex and stocks. -
Managing emotions in forex trading
2.5-minute readLearn how forex trading psychology can help improve you conquer your emotions and trade better in this guide. Covering the key emotions to watch when trading FX. -
Swing trading forex
4.5-minute readYou don’t have to stick to the shortest timeframes when trading forex. Let’s take a look at an approach that has horizons over multiple days: swing trading. -
What moves currency markets?
4-minute readThis FOREX.com Academy lesson covers how fundamental analysis works in forex – including how central banks affect EUR, USD, GBP and JPY.
-
-
Mastering stocks and indicesIntermediate4 LessonsA closer look at how stocks and indices work.-
How corporate actions affect stocks
3.5-minute readWhat is a corporate action – and how does it affect your shares trading? Learn all about dividends, rights issues, M&As and more in this guide. -
What moves the prices of the world’s biggest indices?
3.5-minute readExplore price factors behind the biggest stock indexes: the S&P 500, Dow Jones, FTSE and DAX. Find out how index fundamental analysis works. -
Stock index trading strategies
3-minute readWhich trading strategies work on stock indices? Find out in this comprehensive guide. Including how to short index corrections, and more. -
Ways to trade stocks
3-minute readExplore the best ways to trade shares. Including the difference between investing in stocks and share CFDs, how dividends work and more.
-
-
Mastering commoditiesIntermediate4 LessonsA closer look at how commodities work.-
Commodity trading strategies
2-minute readFinally, let’s examine some of the most popular commodity trading strategies – including how trend, range, and breakout strategies work with commodities. -
Ways to trade commodities
4.5-minute readDiscover the best way to trade commodities in this comprehensive guide. Learn the difference between commodity futures, options and more. -
Deep dive on metals markets
3-minute readExplore what moves the prices of metal markets, how precious metals trading works and more in this guide. Gold, silver, copper, platinum and more. -
Deep dive on energy trading
2.5-minute readEnergy markets comprise the commodities that fuel the global economy: oil, natural gas and more. Learn how to trade energies here.
-
-
Fundamental analysisIntermediate8 LessonsEmpower your decisions by knowing the fundamentals.-
Introduction to fundamental analysis
3-minute readIn this course, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about fundamental analysis – one of the two main methods of researching opportunities, alongside technical analysis. -
Economic indicators and announcements
4-minute readEconomic indicators and announcements are an essential part of fundamental analysis. Even if you’re not planning on finding trades using fundamentals, it’s a good idea to pay attention to how the overall economy is performing. -
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
3.5-minute readInflation is a crucial factor in economics and plays a key part in fundamental analysis. Let’s take a closer look at what inflation, hyperinflation, and deflation all really mean, and how inflation is measured. -
Gross domestic product (GDP)
4.5-minute readLet’s take a closer look at some of the key economic indicators and announcements that forex traders should look out for. Starting with one of the biggest of all, gross domestic product (GDP). -
Inflation
2.5-minute readInflation is a crucial factor in economics and plays a key part in fundamental analysis. Let’s take a closer look at what inflation, hyperinflation, and deflation all really mean. -
Non-farm payroll (NFP)
4-minute readThe non-farm payrolls report (NFP) is a significant market event each month. Here we examine what it is and how it can affect your forex trading. -
Central banks
5-minute readWhether you’re trading stocks, forex, commodities, indices or something else entirely, it’s likely that the prices of your chosen markets will be affected by the actions of central banks. -
Company analysis
5-minute readFundamental analysis is popular among stock traders, who pour over all the available data on a company to decide whether to invest.
-