Forex Trading
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Designed by eToro’s currency market specialists, our Forex Trading course provides you with the foundational knowledge of how the global Forex market operates, common terminology, and crucial risk management principles.
Who is This Forex Trading Course For?
This course is designed for those wanting to learn more about Forex trading, and specifically those who are:
- Are new to Forex trading and want to learn its fundamentals.
- Want to understand currency pairs, market dynamics, and leverage.
- Would like to gain foundational knowledge before considering any live trading.
- Are committed to managing the risks involved in Forex trading.
- Look for responsible and comprehensive Forex education from FX trading experts.
What You’ll Learn in This Forex Trading Course
- Understand the foreign exchange market, its vast scale, and its key differences from stock markets.
- Identify base and quote currencies, as well as major, minor, and exotic currency pairs.
- Decipher core Forex terminology, including pips, spreads, volatility and leverage.
- Recognise economic factors, geopolitical events, and news that influence currency prices.
- Apply essential Forex risk management techniques, including understanding margin calls and using stop-loss orders.
- Apply fundamental and technical analysis to Forex markets.
- Implement responsible trading practices, like developing a trading plan and maintaining discipline.
Ready to start? This Forex Trading course is completely free, meaning you can start by clicking “Begin Lesson 1” in the section below.
Forex Trading: Course Content Overview
This Forex Trading course is broken down into 5 lessons designed by active Forex traders, as well as a course summary, and a quiz at the end to test your knowledge.
What is Forex Trading
An Introduction to Forex Trading for Beginners
An Introduction to Forex Currency Pairs
The complete forex trading strategy guide
Understanding Forex Volatility
Forex trading: course summary
Why Learn Forex Trading with eToro Academy?
eToro Academy commits to providing clear, responsible financial education:
- Specialised Expertise: Our Forex course content comes from eToro’s experienced currency market analysts and dedicated educators. All course content is reviewed by our Financial Review board in line with eToro’s Editorial Policy.
- Focus on Risk Management: We prioritise teaching the crucial aspects of managing risk in the volatile Forex market.
- Balanced & Transparent: We provide an objective understanding of Forex trading, including both potential opportunities and significant dangers.
- Learn Within a Regulated Environment: Gain knowledge within the eToro ecosystem, which operates under strict regulatory frameworks.
- Foundation for Informed Decisions: Equip yourself with the necessary understanding to approach Forex trading responsibly.
Ready to join eToro?
Sign up to create an eToro account and to trade in the largest financial market in the world: Foreign exchange currencies!
FAQ
- Is the Forex Trading course free?
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Yes, this foundational course on Forex trading is free for all registered eToro users.
- Who created the forex course?
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The forex course was created by the industry experts at eToro, who have used their years of experience to curate a beginner-friendly course that is packed with information. The course content has been reviewed by our Financial Review board in line with eToro’s Editorial Policy.
- Is this course suitable for beginner or intermediate traders?
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The forex course is primarily aimed at beginner traders, but there is still plenty of useful information for slightly more experienced traders.
Beginners will be able to learn some of the essential information about forex trading, while intermediate traders can refresh their knowledge and learn about forex volatility and strategies.
- How long does the “Forex Trading” course take?
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The course content is designed to take 40 minutes to 1 hour but is self-paced meaning you can learn at a speed that suits you, ensuring you fully grasp the concepts before moving on.