Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. The vast majority of retail client accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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Free beginner course

Learn forex trading, risk first

30 short lessons in plain English. No sign-up, no signals and no sales pitch — just how markets, leverage and brokers really work.

Lessons
30
Total time
2h 13m
Cost
Free
01

Gold Trading Introduction

What gold (XAU/USD) is and why traders follow it. 3 lessons.

  1. 1What is Gold (XAUUSD) Trading?4 min
  2. 2History of Gold as a Financial Asset5 min
  3. 3Why Trade Gold? Benefits & Opportunities4 min
02

Forex Market Structure

How the market works, its sessions and the best times to trade. 4 lessons.

  1. 4How the Forex Market Works5 min
  2. 5Major Trading Sessions (London, New York, Tokyo, Sydney)5 min
  3. 6Currency Pairs & Gold's Role4 min
  4. 7Market Hours & Best Times to Trade Gold4 min
03

Trading Fundamentals

Lots, pips, leverage, stop-losses and managing risk. 4 lessons.

  1. 8Lots, Pips & Position Sizing5 min
  2. 9Leverage & Margin Explained4 min
  3. 10Stop-Loss & Take-Profit Orders4 min
  4. 11Risk Management Essentials5 min
04

Technical Analysis for Gold

Reading charts, moving averages, momentum and key levels. 4 lessons.

  1. 12Reading Gold Price Charts4 min
  2. 13Moving Averages (SMA & EMA)5 min
  3. 14RSI, MACD & Momentum Indicators5 min
  4. 15Support, Resistance & Trend Lines4 min
05

Fundamental Analysis

The economic news, interest rates and inflation that move gold. 3 lessons.

  1. 16Economic Calendar & High-Impact Events4 min
  2. 17How Interest Rates Affect Gold4 min
  3. 18Inflation, USD Correlation & Safe Haven Demand5 min
06

Chart Patterns

Triangles, flags, head and shoulders, double tops and bottoms. 4 lessons.

  1. 19Introduction to Chart Patterns4 min
  2. 20Triangle, Flag & Pennant Patterns5 min
  3. 21Head & Shoulders Pattern4 min
  4. 22Double Top & Double Bottom Patterns4 min
07

Candlestick Patterns

Reading candles and the patterns traders watch for. 3 lessons.

  1. 23Understanding Candlestick Charts4 min
  2. 24Single Candlestick Patterns (Doji, Hammer, Shooting Star)5 min
  3. 25Multi-Candlestick Patterns (Engulfing, Morning Star, Evening Star)5 min
08

Trading Psychology & Strategy

Emotional discipline and building your own trading plan. 2 lessons.

  1. 26Trading Psychology & Emotional Discipline5 min
  2. 27Building a Trading Plan4 min
09

Choosing a Regulated Broker

Why most traders lose, checking licences, and costs. 3 lessons.

  1. 28Why Most CFD Traders Lose Money4 min
  2. 29How to Check a Broker's Licence5 min
  3. 30Costs, Deposits & Withdrawals4 min
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