A Guide to Trading the FOMC
What you'll learn
What the FOMC is, how it functions, and why its meetings move markets
How interest rate decisions and monetary policy statements impact asset prices (e.g., USD, gold, indices)
How to interpret the dot plot, economic projections, and Fed Chair press conferences
Pre-FOMC preparation: analyzing consensus, sentiment, and market positioning
Real-time and post-announcement trading strategies, including breakout and fade setups
Advanced news trading strategies
What you'll learn
Master how to interpret high-impact economic news and assess its potential market reaction
Learn pre-news planning techniques, including entry setups and scenario mapping
Understand market psychology and price behavior during major news releases
Discover advanced strategies like:
Straddle entries
Spike and fade reversals
Post-news breakout confirmation trades
Learn how to avoid fakeouts and whipsaws using timing, filters, and sentiment tools
Apply precise risk management frameworks tailored to high-volatility trading
Analyze real-world trade examples from historical events
Advanced risk management
What you'll learn
By the end of this section, students will:
Apply advanced position sizing models (fixed fractional, Kelly criterion, volatility-based sizing).
Understand portfolio-level risk and how to manage correlations between assets.
Learn dynamic stop-loss and trailing stop strategies to protect profits.
Master risk-to-reward optimisation for higher probability trades.
Build a personal risk management plan that aligns with trading goals and psychology.
Advanced technical analysis
What you'll learn
By the end of this section, students will:
Understand how to apply multi-timeframe analysis for stronger confirmations.
Learn how to use Fibonacci retracements and extensions to spot entry and target zones.
Recognize advanced chart patterns such as Head & Shoulders, Triangles, Flags, and Wedges.
Apply oscillators and momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, Stochastic) in advanced contexts.
Integrate multiple indicators and techniques into a cohesive trading strategy.
Automated Trading
What you'll learn
The core concepts of automated and algorithmic trading systems
How to build, backtest, and optimize automated strategies using trading platforms
The pros, cons, and risks of automated trading vs. manual trading
How to use programming tools (e.g., MQL4/5, cAlgo, Python APIs) to create custom bots
Key principles of strategy validation, risk management, and live deploymen
Bolly Band Bounce trading strategy
What you'll learn
Understand how Bollinger Bands work and what they indicate about volatility and price behavior
Learn the core setup for the Bolly Band Bounce Strategy
Identify how to spot price rejection at the Bollinger Bands for entry opportunities
Master trade timing, stop-loss placement, and take-profit levels
Discover how to filter out false signals using trend direction, volume, or confirmation candles
Analyze real chart examples of the strategy in ranging and trending markets
Bonds vs stocks
What you'll learn
The basic structure and purpose of both stocks and bonds
Key differences in risk, return, volatility, and income generation
How market conditions affect stocks and bonds differently
When to prioritize bonds vs. stocks in your portfolio
How to build a diversified strategy using both asset classes
Building a Trade Plan
What you'll learn
What is a trading plan?
A trading plan is a business plan for your trading career. Like any business plan, a trading plan is a working document in which you make assumptions about projected costs, revenues, and business conditions. Some of your assumptions may be right, some will surely be wrong. You wouldn't start a business without a business plan, so why would you start trading without a trading plan?
The real value in writing a trading plan is that it forces you to think about every part of your trading business, including confronting your strengths and weaknesses, and formulating reasonable expectations.
Any solid trading plan consists of the following five components. There are no shortcuts to developing a trading plan that will support your objectives. Take the time now to think about each of these components thoroughly and you will thank yourself later.
CFDs vs ETFs
What you'll learn
The core differences between CFDs and ETFs
Advantages and disadvantages of each instrument
How leverage, ownership, and costs vary between the two
When to use CFDs vs. when ETFs might be a better choice
Real-world scenarios comparing CFD trades to ETF investments
Chart Types: candlestick, line, bar
What you'll learn
Identify and distinguish between candlestick, line, and bar charts
Understand the structure and components of each chart type
Interpret key price information such as open, high, low, and close (OHLC)
Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of each chart type
Apply appropriate chart types to different trading and analysis scenarios
Gain confidence in using charts to support investment decisions
Cocoa Futures
What you'll learn
The fundamentals of cocoa futures contracts, including contract size, tick value, and delivery months
Key price drivers such as crop yields, political risk in producing countries, and global demand
How to use cocoa futures for hedging, speculation, or long-term investment strategies
Methods for conducting technical and fundamental analysis specific to soft commodities
Strategies for navigating the unique volatility and seasonality of cocoa markets
Coffee Futures
What you'll learn
The structure of coffee futures contracts (Arabica vs. Robusta), including lot size, tick value, and settlement
Key factors driving global coffee prices, such as weather, origin risk, and demand cycles
How commercial players (growers, roasters, importers) use coffee futures for hedging
How to apply technical and fundamental analysis to soft commodity markets
Effective trading strategies for volatile and seasonally-driven markets like coffee
Consumer Price Index
What you'll learn
What the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is and how it measures inflation
Why CPI is closely watched by central banks like the Federal Reserve and ECB
How CPI data impacts markets such as forex (USD pairs), gold, indices, and bonds
Pre-release analysis techniques, consensus expectations, and market positioning
Trading strategies for before, during, and after CPI announcements, including volatility setups
Corn Futures
What you'll learn
The fundamentals of corn futures and how they are traded on exchanges like CBOT
Key factors that influence corn prices, including supply, demand, weather, and global markets
How to read and interpret a corn futures contract (contract size, tick value, expiration dates)
Risk management strategies using corn futures, including hedging and stop-loss techniques
How to analyze market trends and apply technical and fundamental analysis in corn futures trading
Cotton Futures
What you'll learn
The structure and specifications of cotton futures contracts, including tick size, contract size, and expiry
Key drivers of cotton prices, including global supply and demand, weather, and trade policies
How producers, manufacturers, and traders use cotton futures to hedge price risk
Techniques for applying technical and fundamental analysis to cotton markets
Trading strategies tailored to the volatility and seasonality of soft commodities like cotton
Crypto Trading
What you'll learn
In the Crypto Education Course, learners will discover the foundations of cryptocurrency trading and investing. The course explains how blockchain technology works, introduces major digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and demonstrates how crypto markets differ from traditional markets. Participants will learn how to open and manage a crypto trading account, understand market charts, use trading platforms, and practice risk management tailored to the volatility of crypto assets. By the end, beginners will have the knowledge to approach cryptocurrency trading with confidence and make informed decisions in this fast-growing sector.
Developing an Energy Hedging Policy
What you'll learn
Why an energy hedging policy is important for risk management
Key components of a comprehensive hedging policy
How to define risk exposure, hedging objectives, and risk tolerance
Governance, controls, and reporting structures for policy enforcement
Best practices for reviewing, updating, and communicating the policy internally
Diversification as a market strategy
What you'll learn
Understand the principles and purpose of diversification
Learn about different types of diversification:
Asset class diversification (e.g., stocks, bonds, forex, crypto)
Sector and industry diversification
Geographic diversification
Strategy diversification (trend following, mean reversion, scalping, etc.)
Discover how diversification reduces portfolio volatility and drawdown
Learn how to measure and balance correlations between assets
Understand the risks of over-diversification and how to avoid them
Explore practical portfolio-building examples based on risk profile and goals
Dow Jones DJIA Futures
What you'll learn
What the Dow Jones (DJIA) Index is and how it is calculated
How Dow Jones futures work and where they are traded
Differences between E-mini and Micro Dow futures contracts
Technical and fundamental analysis methods for DJIA trading
Effective strategies for day trading and swing trading Dow futures
Dual Stochastic Strategy
What you'll learn
Understand how the Stochastic Oscillator works and what it measures
Learn the logic and setup behind the Dual Stochastic Strategy
Discover how to combine fast and slow stochastic signals to find high-probability entries
Identify optimal conditions for using this strategy in trending and ranging markets
Get clear guidance on entry points, exit rules, stop-loss placement, and risk management
See real chart examples showing strategy performance in different market conditions
Economic Indicators
What you'll learn
What economic indicators are and why they matter in financial markets
The difference between leading, lagging, and coincident indicators
Key indicators to watch (e.g., GDP, CPI, NFP, interest rates, PMI)
How economic data impacts currencies, stocks, bonds, and commodities
How to use economic calendars and plan around news releases
Energy basis
What you'll learn
What energy basis means in crude oil, natural gas, and refined products markets
Key causes of basis risk: location, quality, transportation, and infrastructure constraints
How basis impacts producer revenue and hedging effectiveness
Hedging instruments used to manage basis risk, including basis swaps and spread trades
Real-world examples of basis hedging strategies and how they’re structured
Expert Advisors (EAs)
What you'll learn
Understand what Expert Advisors (EAs) are and how they function within MetaTrader platforms
Learn the difference between fully automated and semi-automated trading systems
Discover how to install, configure, and test EAs on MT4/MT5
Explore the basics of backtesting and optimizing EAs using historical data
Understand key concepts like:
Risk parameters
Drawdown limits
Trade filters and time controls
Learn how to evaluate third-party EAs before using them in a live account
Gain awareness of the risks and limitations of automated trading
Exploring Exotic Forex Pairs
What you'll learn
What exotic forex pairs are and how they differ from major and minor pairs
Commonly traded exotic pairs (e.g., USD/TRY, EUR/ZAR, USD/SGD, USD/MXN)
Key drivers of price movements in exotic currencies (interest rates, political risk, capital flows)
How to manage the higher volatility and lower liquidity in exotic markets
Strategic approaches for trading exotics: news-based, carry trades, and long-term positioning
Five Candlestick Patterns
What you'll learn
The structure of candlesticks and how to interpret them
The 5 most important candlestick patterns and what they signal
How to identify bullish vs. bearish formations
Real-world chart examples of each pattern in action
How to incorporate candlestick patterns into your trading strategy
Forex Cashback Bonuses
What you'll learn
The fundamentals of forex cashback bonuses and how they work
The different types of rebate structures (per trade, per lot, etc.)
How to choose reliable cashback providers and brokers
The potential risks and benefits of using cashback bonuses
How to integrate cashback strategies into your overall trading plan
Forex Fractal trading strategy
What you'll learn
Understand what fractals are in the context of Forex trading
Learn how to identify valid fractal formations on your charts
Discover how to use fractals to spot key turning points in the market
Combine fractals with support/resistance, trendlines, and indicators for stronger signals
Master techniques for entry timing, stop-loss placement, and profit-taking using fractals
Analyze real chart examples to see how the strategy works in live market conditions
Forex Hedging
What you'll learn
The fundamentals of hedging and its role in the Forex market
Different types of hedging strategies (direct, cross, and options-based)
How to set up a hedge using Forex pairs, contracts, or options
Situations where hedging is beneficial — and when it’s not
How to manage and exit hedge positions effectively
Fundamental Analysis
What you'll learn
By the end of this section, students will:
Understand the purpose of fundamental analysis and how it differs from technical analysis.
Learn how economic indicators (GDP, inflation, employment, interest rates) affect markets.
Explore how company earnings, balance sheets, and ratios are used in stock analysis.
Recognize the role of geopolitics and global events in shaping market sentiment.
Combine fundamentals with other tools to create a more complete trading picture.
Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Hedging
What you'll learn
What hedging is and why it’s vital in the oil & gas industry
Key instruments used in hedging: futures, options, and swaps
How to structure basic hedging strategies for producers and consumers
Real-world examples of hedging crude oil, natural gas, and refined products
The risks and limitations of hedging in energy markets




