Trading guides

Understand the trade. Plan the risk. Practise the process.

What is a trade? Orders, costs and a worked example

Understand what a trade is, how orders become positions and how trading costs affect the result. A worked share-trading example for beginners.

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Trading tips for beginners: checklist and risk example

Build a repeatable trading routine: calculate position size, allow for costs and review your decisions. Includes a beginner checklist and worked risk example.

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Pump and dump explained: example, warning signs and checks

Understand pump-and-dump schemes in stocks and crypto. An illustrative loss calculation, warning signs to check and practical steps for suspicious promotions.

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Day trading strategies: rules, comparison and breakout example

Compare breakout, trend-following, momentum, scalping and reversal strategies. Includes a worked breakout trade, cost calculation and testing checklist.

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Chart patterns explained: candlesticks, breakouts and false signals

Learn to recognise hammers, dojis, shooting stars, consolidations and breakouts. Practical chart examples, limitations and a checklist for beginners.

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