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Scalping in trading
What you'll learn
What scalping is and how it fits into the spectrum of trading styles
How to identify high-probability scalping setups using technical indicators
Tools and platforms best suited for fast execution
Risk and money management strategies to survive and thrive
How to build a repeatable, disciplined scalping routine
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Swing Trading
What you'll learn
The fundamentals of swing trading and how it differs from day and long-term trading
How to identify trade setups using technical indicators and chart patterns
Entry and exit strategies based on support/resistance, trends, and momentum
Risk management techniques for protecting capital during volatile moves
How to develop and test a swing trading strategy that fits your style
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Trading an IPO
What you'll learn
What an IPO is and how the IPO process works
How to analyze a company before it goes public
Key factors that influence IPO price movement
Trading strategies for IPO day and post-IPO opportunities
Risks and challenges unique to IPO trading
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Leverage in Trading
What you'll learn
What leverage is and how it works in different markets
The relationship between leverage, margin, and position size
How to calculate leveraged trades and potential outcomes
Risks of over-leveraging and how to avoid common mistakes
How to use leverage responsibly within your trading strategy
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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
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Trading Currency Pairs
What you'll learn
How the Forex market operates and the mechanics of currency pairs
Key concepts such as pips, lots, leverage, and margin
How to read Forex charts and use technical indicators for analysis
Fundamental factors that influence currency prices (e.g., interest rates, economic news)
Risk management strategies to protect your capital and minimize losses
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Understanding Pips
What you'll learn
What a pip is and how it differs across currency pairs (standard, JPY pairs, etc.)
How to calculate pip value based on trade size and currency pair
How pip value affects profit, loss, and risk management in forex trades
The difference between pip value, tick size, and point value in other markets
How to use a pip value calculator and apply it to position sizing
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Trade the Non-Farm Payrolls
What you'll learn
What the NFP report is, how it's calculated, and why it moves markets
How to interpret NFP data alongside unemployment rate and average hourly earnings
Pre-release strategies: how to prepare using forecasts, sentiment, and positioning
Live trading strategies for high-volatility conditions (breakouts, fades, traps)
Post-release analysis and how to adjust your trading plan based on the results
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Using ChatGPT in Trading
What you'll learn
How to use ChatGPT for market research, sentiment analysis, and trade idea generation
Techniques for using AI to summarize economic reports, earnings releases, and news events
How to prompt ChatGPT to write and explain trading strategies, indicators, and risk models
Using ChatGPT to assist with trading journal summaries and post-trade analysis
Intro to using ChatGPT with Python or trading platforms to support basic automation
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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
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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
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FX Swap Trading
What you'll learn
The structure and mechanics of an FX swap: spot leg vs. forward leg
How interest rate differentials drive FX swap pricing and rollover costs
The difference between FX swaps, currency swaps, and forward contracts
How institutional traders and banks use FX swaps for hedging and arbitrage
Trading strategies that incorporate FX swaps, such as carry trade enhancements and synthetic positions
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Hang Seng Index
What you'll learn
The composition and structure of the Hang Seng Index and how it reflects the Hong Kong economy
Key economic, political, and sector-specific drivers of HSI price movements
How to analyze Hang Seng Index charts using technical indicators and price action
Trading strategies specific to the HSI, including momentum, breakout, and reversal setups
How to manage risk and position sizing when trading this highly volatile index
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Trading with Fibonacci retracement
What you'll learn
The theory behind Fibonacci retracement and why it works in trading
How to correctly draw and interpret Fibonacci levels on price charts
Identifying confluence zones with Fibonacci and other indicators
Entry, stop-loss, and take-profit strategies using retracement levels
Common mistakes traders make when using Fibonacci — and how to avoid them
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Trading Silver
What you'll learn
The fundamentals of the silver market and how XAG/USD is traded in forex and CFD platforms
Key economic indicators and industrial factors that influence silver prices
The relationship between silver, gold, and the US dollar — and how to use it to your advantage
How to apply charting tools, price action, and technical indicators to trade XAG/USD
Trading strategies tailored to silver’s volatility, including trend, range, and breakout setups
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Trading Gold
What you'll learn
The fundamentals of gold trading and how XAU/USD works in the forex and CFD markets
Key economic, geopolitical, and technical factors that influence gold prices
How to use gold as part of a risk management or diversification strategy
How to apply technical indicators and charting tools specifically to gold markets
Strategies for trading gold in different market conditions — ranging from trend-following to breakout trading
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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
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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.
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The Trade Plan
What you'll learn
Chapter 1 Expanding your Futures Knowledge: Use the trade plan to reinforce your knowledge of futures trading. Use pages 3-7 and page 13 to think about the futures products you are interested in and what information you need to know and record this information.
Chapter 2 Take your trade plan to the next level: In this section (pages 8-9), you will focus on yourself. Just as important as understanding the products, you must understand yourself, trading style and tolerance for risk. Understanding your tendencies will help guide your trading strategy.
Chapter 3 Practice what you’ve learned: This is where your learning is put into practice. Use our Trading Simulator to implement your own strategies and review their outcomes. Take notes and learn from your experiences. A template has been provided, but you may want to build your own spreadsheets to record your trading activity.
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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
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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
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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
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Wheat Futures
What you'll learn
The basics of wheat futures contracts, including tick size, margin requirements, and contract expiration
Key market fundamentals affecting wheat prices: weather, harvest cycles, global supply, and trade flows
How producers and traders use wheat futures for hedging and price risk management
Techniques for analyzing wheat markets using both technical and fundamental tools
Practical trading strategies tailored to the unique characteristics of the wheat market
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Soybean Futures
What you'll learn
The structure and mechanics of soybean futures contracts, including tick size, margin, and expiration
Major market drivers affecting soybean prices, such as weather, global trade, and crop reports
How to use soybean futures for hedging, risk management, and portfolio diversification
Techniques for technical and fundamental analysis specific to agricultural markets
Practical strategies for trading soybean futures, from short-term setups to long-term positioning
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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
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Trading Calculators
What you'll learn
How to use different types of trading calculators, including pip, margin, profit/loss, and position size calculators
How to accurately calculate risk and reward before entering a trade
How to determine the correct position size based on account balance and risk tolerance
How to calculate margin requirements based on leverage and instrument type
How to integrate calculator results into your overall trading strategy and risk management plan
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What is xStation
What you'll learn
How to navigate the xStation platform and customize your trading workspace
How to place, manage, and close trades using different order types
How to analyze charts using technical indicators and drawing tools
How to use built-in tools like the trading calculator and risk management settings
How to access and apply real-time news, market sentiment, and heatmaps in your trading decisions
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What is cTrader
What you'll learn
A student learning about cTrader will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate and use the platform effectively for trading. They will learn how to place and manage trades, use advanced charting tools, customize layouts, and analyze market data. Additionally, they’ll explore automated trading with cAlgo, understand Level II pricing, and practice risk management using built-in tools. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to trade confidently and efficiently on cTrader.
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Introduction to Futures
What you'll learn
This course is designed for you. Dive into the basics of futures contracts, how contracts trade on a futures exchange, the different ways customers use these instruments and the benefits that futures provide.
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Master the trade
What you'll learn
Master the Trade: Futures is a course designed for new traders to increase their understanding of futures contracts and strategies for trading. This course brings together industry professionals so you can hear their perspectives on trading, learn about their strategies, and see how they approach various trading scenarios.
