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Trading For Beginners (35)
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financial derivatives
Financial Derivatives

Wondering what futures, forwards, options and swaps are? Click to learn about different financial derivatives ⭐ their differences ⭐ pro's, con's and uses.

Intermediate
5 min
Efficient Market Hypothesis & Random Walk Theory
Efficient Market Hypothesis & Random Walk Theory

Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) & Random Walk Theory suggest opposite views on how the financial markets behave. Read more about these two concepts here.

Intermediate
6 min
cfd infographic
CFDs Infographic

See our what are CFDs Infographic and view in an easy to view graphic how to trade contract for differences

Beginner
1 min
Forex Infographic
Forex Infographic

View our what is forex infographic and see in an easy to view graphic an explanation of the forex trading market

Beginner
1 min
day trading
Day Trading

Discover why day trading is one of the most popular financial trading styles. Learn day trading strategies & how to become a day trader at Friedberg Direct

Beginner
5 min
how to spot forex scams
How to Spot Forex Scams

As long as the lucrative Forex market exists, Forex scams will always exist. Read our guide to learn how to identify and avoid common types of FX scams.

Beginner
9 min
Currency Strength
Currency Strength

Currency strength is the relative purchasing power of a currency when traded for products or against other currencies. ➤ Learn how to use it in trading.

Beginner
7 min
Short Selling
Short Selling

Learn the advantages of short selling. See how you can profit from shorting when the markets are down ➤ Join Friedberg Direct & enjoy the many benefits!

Beginner
6 min
Trading Rising and Falling Markets
Trading Rising and Falling Markets

Trading CFDs offers flexible options to trade long or short with equal ease, allowing anyone to work with either rising or falling prices. Learn more.

Beginner
3 min
how to trade bonds
How to Trade Bonds

It is important to understand how bonds work before trading them. Learn about the factors that influence bonds prices and how to trade on them here and now.

Beginner
5 min
Guide to Leverage
Guide to Leverage

➤ What is Leveraged Trading? How does leverage trading work, and why it became popular? Learn the pros and cons of trading on a margin!

Beginner
5 min
how to choose a forex broker
How to Choose a Forex Broker

As online traders, the first decision you will need to make is choosing a broker. Here we take a look at the main things to consider when making a decision.

Beginner
7 min
Why Trade Indices CFDs
Why Trade Indices CFDs

Stock market indices are really underappreciated by online traders. Here are 5 reasons we believe you’ll enjoy adding at least one index to your portfolio.

Beginner
3 min
How to trade stocks
How to trade stocks

Want to ditch your broker and start trading stocks online? ✔ Learn proven trading strategies that can help you trade Stocks smarter ➤ Sign Up Now!

Beginner
6 min
Currency trading
Currency trading

Currency trading is the most liquid & robust market in the world ✔ Learn how to trade on currency markets with Friedberg Direct & ⭐Join the action!

Beginner
4 min
comment trader en ligne
How to trade online

How to trade forex online? Why trade forex now? Read this beginner's guide to online trading + tips & recommendations on forex trading ➤ Don't miss it…

Beginner
4 min
how to read a trading chart
How to read a trading chart

Forex trading charts explained. Learn to read the Forex trading charts ✔ understand the different chart types ✔ how to analyze them.

Beginner
8 min
what is a pip
What is a pip

What are pips and pipettes? What does "price move of 20 pips" mean? Simply put, pip is a 4th decimal unit of change in exchange rate, and pipette is 5th.

Beginner
5 min
The Foreign Exchange Market Tutorial
The Foreign Exchange Market Tutorial

It’s worth $5 trillion a day, and it represents all the cross-border and inter-bank transactions in the world. Time to see what it represents for you!

Beginner
03:42 min
The Advantages of Forex
The Advantages of Forex

Thanks to its immense size, the forex market is very stable. It’s also decentralized and active around the clock every day of the working week.

Beginner
01:47 min
Calculating Price Moves in Indexes
Calculating Price Moves in Indexes

More than simply calculating ticks, understanding how stock indexes are measured is an indication of how a country approaches its manufacturing sector.

Intermediate
04:06 min
Introduction to the Oil Market
Introduction to the Oil market

The politics around this highly combustible commodity are just one feature that makes oil an attractive asset to speculate upon.

Beginner
03:48 min
Introduction to the Gold Market
Introduction to the Gold Market

Before history began, wars have been fought & crimes have been instigated over this pliable yellow metal. Discover what makes it tick...

Beginner
02:56 min
Trade Size & Margin for Commodities
Trade Size & Margin for Commodities

Commodity units may be interchangeable but measuring their contract sizes is a science – each commodity with its own rules and regulations.

Intermediate
03:18 min
Calculating Price Moves in Commodities
Calculating Price Moves in Commodities

Commodities can be hard or soft, agricultural, metal or energy, sweet or sour, heavy or light ⭐ it’s no wonder that pricing them is complex...

Intermediate
03:42 min
Choosing Timeframes
Choosing Timeframes

Markets open in Asia, continue through Europe and end in the US before the entire circle restarts. In between, we have overlaps and 2nd winds.

Beginner
02:51 min
Trading & Going Blind - Video Tutorial
Trading & Going Blind - Video Tutorial

Going blind is what happens when you simply throw money at your platform with neither thought nor plan – a method best avoided.

Intermediate
02:39 min
Introduction to Trading - Beginner Tutorial
Introduction to Trading - Beginner Tutorial

What are financial markets and what opportunities do they present for the retail trader? ⭐ Click to find out more.

Beginner
02:54 min
Investing & Trading - Beginner Video Tutorial
Investing & Trading - Beginner Video Tutorial

The difference between investing & gambling is research; the difference between investing & trading runs deeper ⭐ which style fits you best?

Beginner
02:52 min
Longs & Shorts in Trading - Video Tutorial
Longs & Shorts in Trading - Video Tutorial

Invest in an asset’s increasing worth or speculate on its fall from grace ⭐ you can do either one so long as you’re trading derivatives.

Beginner
01:47 min
Chart Times & Timeframes - Video Tutorial
Chart Times & Timeframes - Video Tutorial

When studying the evolution of an asset’s value, time is of the essence ⭐ How long does a change take? What is the duration of its cycle?

Beginner
03:38 min
What is a Pip? Beginner Video Tutorial
What is a Pip? Beginner Video Tutorial

The smallest used change in value of a currency pair, is an indication of how miniscule changes can generate huge profits and losses.

Beginner
02:44 min
Les lots dans le Forex
What are Lots in Trading? Video Tutorial

How we determine the size of our position can mean the difference between a wise investment and a wild guess ⭐ Don't miss it.

Beginner
02:27 min
Leverage & Margin - Beginner Video Tutorial
Leverage & Margin - Beginner Video Tutorial

2 mainstays of a single activity: ⭐what our broker loans us to increase our investment size & ⭐ our own collateral are easily measured...

Beginner
01:56 min
What is Analysts in Trading? - Video Tutorial
What is Analysts in Trading? - Video Tutorial

Some come from the academic rows of economists and mathematicians ⭐ some from the back seats of the stock exchange.

Beginner
02:35 min
Trading Platforms Tutorials (9)
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AvaOptions for Beginners - Video Tutorial

Although initially complex, the art of ⭐Vanilla Options⭐ is conquering the online trading world, thanks to its versatility and prospects.

Beginner
09:05 min
How to Download MetaTrader 4?
How to Download MetaTrader 4?

MT4 is the industry standard in online trading platforms ⭐ Now re-released improved MT5, its interface has proven so endearing & versatile

Beginner
02:12 min
MetaTrader 4 Video Tutorial
MetaTrader4 Video Tutorial

Discover the features of Metatrader 4 platform ⭐ from the most complex technical analysis tools to the simplest pricing discoveries.

Beginner
03:13 min
MetaTrader 4 for Beginners
MetaTrader 4 for Beginners - Video Tutorial

MT4 is a truly modular platform ⭐ Use as much of it as you need ⭐ Master the platform to keep your mind on the essentials.

Beginner
03:39 min
AvaProtect (WebTrader and AvaTradeGO app)
AvaProtect (WebTrader and AvaTradeGO app)

In this tutorial, we're going to learn all about AvaProtect. ⭐ The ultimate risk management tool, which is exclusive to AvaTrade.

Beginner
02:33 min
WebTrader Tutorial - Trading Analysis Tools
WebTrader Tutorial - Trading Analysis Tools

In our fourth and final video in this course, we're going to learn some really useful trading analysis tools and features of WebTrader.

Beginner
08:21 min
My Account WebTrader
WebTrader Tutorial - My Account

Welcome to AvaTrade's Video Tutorials. ⭐ In this series, we are learning how to use AvaTrade’s WebTrader trading account.

Beginner
03:33 min
Start Trading WebTrader
WebTrader Tutorial - Start Trading

Welcome to AvaTrade's Video Tutorials. ⭐ In this series, we are learning how to use AvaTrade’s WebTrader trading platform.

Beginner
04:34 min
Layout Webtrader Tutorial
WebTrader Tutorial – Layout & Features

WebTrader is the cut-edge app from AvaTrade ⭐We're going to go on a quick tour of WebTrader, and look at all the main features.

Beginner
05:55 min
Technical Analysis Indicators & Strategies (39)
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Best Forex indicators for MT4 and MT5 
MT4 Indicators

MT4 indicators are analytic tools that help traders to do efficient technical analysis of the assets' prices. ⭐ Learn their features.

Beginner
4 min
atr indicator trading strategies
ATR Indicator And Strategies

The Average True Range (ATR) is a common technical analysis indicator designed to measure volatility. ⭐ Read more to learn how to use it for trading >>

Intermediate
6 min
pivot points trading strategies
Pivot Points Trading Strategies

Pivot Points are used to map out support and resistance zones. Learn how to use this indicator for trading Forex and CFDs. Try it on a free demo account >>>

Intermediate
5 min
elliott wave theory
Elliott Wave Theory

Elliott Waves describe how the collective psychology & sentiment of market participants drive the demand & supply of underlying assets. ⭐ Learn more >>>

Intermediate
6 min
awesome oscillator
Awesome Oscillator Indicator Strategies

Awesome Oscillator is an amazing technical analysis indicator designed to measure the market momentum as well as to confirm trends and anticipate reversals.

Intermediate
5 min
rvi indicator trading strategies
RVI Indicator and Strategies

The Relative Vigour Index (RVI) is a technical analysis indicator designed to measure the conviction of the recent trend of an asset. Learn to use it here >

Intermediate
5 min
mfi indicator trading strategies
MFI Indicator Trading Strategies

The Money Flow Index (MFI) is a technical analysis indicator that allows traders to ‘follow the money’. Read our guide on how to use it for trading here>>>

Intermediate
5 min
keltner channel indicator trading strategies
Keltner Channel Indicator and Strategies

The Keltner Channel is a volatility-based indicator that helps in defining trends as well as pinpointing overbought and oversold conditions in the market.

Intermediate
5 min
roc indicator trading strategies
ROC Trading Strategies

The Rate of Change (ROC) is a price-based indicator designed to measure the rate at which the price changes, similar to Momentum Indicator. ⭐ Learn more >>>

Intermediate
5 min
bill williams indicators
Bill Williams Indicators

Bill Williams has developed his own proprietary indicators that are now extremely popular and available on most trading platforms. ⭐ Learn more >>>

Intermediate
10 min
trix indicator trading strategies
TRIX Indicator and Trading Strategies

TRIX is a powerful indicator designed to help traders determine the momentum of a price and identify overbought and oversold conditions. Learn more here >

Intermediate
5 min
donchian channel indicator trading strategies
Donchian Channel Indicator - Trading Strategies

Donchian Channel is a volatility indicator that helps to identify and define price trends & determine the optimal entry and exit points in ranging markets.

Intermediate
6 min
adx indicator trading strategies
ADX Indicator Trading Strategies

Average Directional Movement Index (ADX) is a technical analysis tool used by traders to establish trend strength as well as trend direction. Learn more >

Intermediate
5 min
aroon indicator trading strategies
Aroon Indicator Trading Strategies

The Aroon indicators are a type of momentum oscillator that was developed in 1995 by Tushar Chande. Learn how to start trading @ Friedberg Direct

Intermediate
6 min
parabolic sar indicator trading strategies
Parabolic SAR Indicator And Strategies

Parabolic SAR (parabolic stop and reverse) is one of the most popular trend-following indicators. Read our guide on how to use it for trading here >>>

Intermediate
5 min
ichimoku cloud indicator trading strategies
Ichimoku Cloud Indicator and Strategies

Ichimoku Cloud helps traders to pick out trading opportunities in trending markets, establish price momentum, and plot support and resistance price zones.

Intermediate
5 min
bollinger bands trading strategies
Bollinger Bands Trading Strategies

Bollinger Bands are a technical analysis indicator that is used by traders to estimate the price volatility of a specific financial instrument. Learn more >

Beginner
5 min
stochastic indicator trading strategies
Stochastic Indicator & Trading Strategies

Stochastics indicator is one of the most powerful and commonly used technical analysis tools. ⭐ Read our in-depth guide to learn how to use it for trading.

Beginner
6 min
cci indicator trading strategies
CCI Trading Strategies

How to install the Commodity Channel Index on MT4 & how to interpret its signals. Read about more complex trading strategies based on CCI and start trading.

Beginner
6 min
moving average trading strategy.
Moving Average Forex Strategy

Install and use Moving Averages Indicator in online trading. Types of MA indicator settings, parameters and signals. Learn to use technical analysis!

Beginner
9 min
macd indicator trading strategies
MACD Trading Strategies

Read how to install and use MACD in online trading strategies. Types of MACD indicator settings, parameters and signals. Learn to use technical analysis!

Beginner
6 min
fibonacci trading strategies
Fibonacci Trading Strategies

What are Fibonacci levels? Learn about the technical analysis indicators based on Fibonacci sequence. Fibonacci trading strategy examples included!

Beginner
14 min
rsi indicator trading strategies
RSI Trading Strategies

RSI (Relative Strength Index) is one of the main oscillators used in technical analysis, and it's used in various trading strategies. Click to learn more!

Beginner
5 min
candlesticks patterns
Candlesticks Patterns

Read our comprehensive guide to candlestick patterns to learn how they are formed, which trading signals these patterns provide, and how to trade on them.

Beginner
9 min
forex chart patterns
Forex Chart Patterns

Chart patterns are powerful technical analysis tools because they represent raw price action & help traders to feel the mood and sentiment of the market.

Beginner
11 min
Support and resistance
Support and Resistance

Support and resistance levels illustrate how the supply & demand forces interact to determine the prevailing price of an underlying asset. ⭐ Learn more >

Beginner
6 min
How To Trade - Moving Averages
How To Trade - Moving Averages

By cancelling out the noise, Moving Averages reveal the trend, but there’s a lot to be learned when we combine different timeframes.

Beginner
06:16 min
The Circular Nature of Currency Prices
The Circular Nature of Currency Prices

Money goes around in circles ✅ some have it, some need it; and based on the circular nature of supply & demand, currency prices orbit.

Beginner
03:22 min
Simple Chart Patterns
Simple Chart Patterns

Prices move in patterns. Study the pattern and what’s behind it, and you’re half way there...➤ Video Tutorial for beginners.

Beginner
03:38 min
How To Trade With Trend Lines
How To Trade With Trend Lines

once you see the Trend Lines, all that’s left is to decide if you intend to follow it or wait for its reversal ⭐ Video for beginners.

Beginner
06:56 min
Technical & Fundamental Analysis
Technical & Fundamental Analysis

The battle between technicians & fundamentalists is oft worthy of a soap operatic epic saga. How important are the motivating forces?

Beginner
00:00 min
How to Trade Fibonacci Levels?
How to Trade Fibonacci Levels?

How one Italian mathematician in the Middle Ages saw a pattern in snail shells & earned his place in financial history???

Beginner
05:12 min
How To Trade MACD?
How To Trade MACD?

Contrary to its name, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence Indicator is not really that hard to master ⭐ Learn how..

Beginner
06:16 min
How To Trade Relative Strength Index?
How To Trade Relative Strength Index?

Just below the chart lies the oscillator, & this one can tell us if an asset is overbought or oversold – an excellent piece of information.

Beginner
07:58 min
Japanese Candlesticks 2
Japanese Candlesticks Video - Part 3

Complex candlestick patterns contain so much information, it’s hard to imagine it all exists on a 2-dimensional readout ⭐⭐ Video Tutorial ⭐⭐

Beginner
05:16 min
Japanese Candlesticks 1
Japanese Candlesticks Video - Part 2

The simplest candlesticks tell us how much action there has been, in what direction, and if a trend is about to change.

Beginner
07:29 min
Japanese Candlesticks Video Tutorial
Japanese Candlesticks Video Tutorial

Samurai class rice merchants these oblong coloured balloons offer a wealth of information ⭐ often sufficient in themselves to predict boon or crash...

Beginner
04:34 min
How To Trade? Technical Analysis Video
How To Trade? Technical Analysis Video

Why does technical analysis work? Is it because markets are created by individuals – each with his/her own fears and lusts?

Beginner
08:02 min
Understanding Momentum in Trading Video
Understanding Momentum in Trading Video

Where physics & finance come together is in the simple notion that the higher an object’s momentum, the more force is required to sway it.

Intermediate
03:30 min
Online Trading Strategies (10)
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quantitative trading
Quantitative Trading

In Quant trading price & volume are the most important variables, through statistical models and computation they help to identify profitable opportunities.

Advanced
8 min
risk management strategies-1
Risk Management Strategies

We apply risk management to minimise losses if the market tide turns against us. ⭐ Learn the basic & advanced risk management rules for forex traders here!

Intermediate
13 min
price action trading
Price Action Trading

Price action trading is a powerful way of picking out and trading high probability trading opportunities in the market. Learn about price action here!

Intermediate
6 min
indices trading strategies
Indices Trading Strategies

Indices offer less risky, diversified asset. Read how to trade indices & learn about some of the most popular indices trading strategies you can use today.

Intermediate
5 min
Advanced Chart Patterns
Advanced Chart Patterns

Mathematicians & statisticians spend their lives defining complex patterns ⭐ You just need recognize their results and trade upon them.

Intermediate
02:52 min
What is Trend Trading?
What is Trend Trading?

Although the simplest form of technical trading, mastering the technique of following a trend or second-guessing the market is a never-ending quest.

Beginner
03:18 min
Importance of Trading Times
Importance of Trading Times

The effect of an announcement can vary based on which markets are being traded. Add to that the price action leading up to and immediately...

Beginner
03:08 min
Reversing Markets
Reversing Markets

The Twilight Zone – is where markets become interesting: will it or won’t it? Will we break through a barrier or bounce off it?

Beginner
02:43 min
Ranging Markets
Ranging Markets

When an asset meanders between 2 defined borders, predictability provides a chance for profit. What happens when the range is too narrow?

Beginner
03:54 min
The Gartley Pattern - Beginner Video Tutorial
The Gartley Pattern - Beginner Video Tutorial

Action & reaction is a theme that’s recurred since Newton defined it. Recognizing which is which can be vital & Gartley provides the tools.

Intermediate
02:22 min
Correct Trading Rules (12)
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trading platforms comparison
Trading platforms comparison

Review trading platforms available at Friedberg Direct ✔ Compare their features ➤ Choose the best software for your needs & start trading.

Intermediate
4 min
what is a trend and how to define it
What is a Trend and How to Define It

Everybody knows the phrase "trend is your friend", but what is a trend? How to define & to confirm it? And most importantly, how to trade trends? Read here➤

Intermediate
6 min
how to read a trading chart
How to read a trading chart

Forex trading charts explained. Learn to read the Forex trading charts ✔ understand the different chart types ✔ how to analyze them.

Beginner
8 min
paper trading
Paper Trading

Paper trading (aka using Demo Account) is the best way to get trading experience without putting any money at risk. Read the full article to learn more about it!

Beginner
7 min
what types of traders are there
What Types of Traders Are There?

What types of traders are there and which one are you? Read more about noise traders, sentiment analysis, market timing and fundamental trading and decide!

Intermediate
5 min
online trading psychology
Online Trading Psychology

Read about trading psychology ✔ recognize emotions like fear, greed, hope & regret, that impact trading decisions ➤ Learn to control them with this guide.

Intermediate
5 min
money management
Money Management

Learn all about money management in forex ✔ How to manage risks ✔ determine proper leverage level ✔ choose position size & set stop loss orders.

Intermediate
9 min
trading styles
Trading styles

Are you a scalper, day trader or position trader? What timeframe, risk and reward potential & trading style suit you the most? ✔ Read further to find out.

Intermediate
8 min
trading budget
Trading Budget

How much money do I need to trade forex? You can start trading with as little as $100, but your trading experience will be limited ➤ Learn more here.

Intermediate
3 min
trading plan
Trading Plan

What is a trading plan? Why do you need it? How to create a trading plan? ✅ Read this guide to improve your trading skills ➤ Click now!

Intermediate
4 min
Risk & Reward in Trading Video Tutorial
Risk & Reward in Trading Video Tutorial

Knowing how to gauge your success and failure is a paramount consideration when playing with your hard-earned cash.

Intermediate
03:29 min
Developing a Trading Plan - Video Tutorial
Developing a Trading Plan - Video Tutorial

It’s not just to keep track of where you’ve been and where you’re going: it’s a learning tool as important as reading & writing.

Advanced
00:00 min
Fundamental Indicators (15)
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building permits
Building Permits

The Building Permits report sheds light on the performance of one of the most important economic sectors. ⭐ Learn to use iot for fundamental analysis here.

Intermediate
7 min
income and wages
Income and Wages

Learn how to analyze income and wages reports from our comprehensive guide & use it for fundamental analysis of your future trade setups. ⭐ Click here >>>

Intermediate
7 min
corporate profits
Corporate Profits

As the private sector represents a significant portion of a country’s economic production and employment, its well being is vital for the national economy.

Intermediate
6 min
fiscal vs monetary policies
Fiscal vs Monetary Policies

Together, fiscal and monetary policies help the government to monitor and adapt the nation’s economy and money supply. Learn more about them here!

Intermediate
8 min
balance of trade
Balance of Trade

A country's economic power & growth potential are based on the effectiveness of its international trade strategy. ⭐ Lean about Balance of Trade impact.

Intermediate
9 min
asian indicators
Asian indicators

Asia has a number of important economies to watch for online traders ✔ Check out this list of important economic indicators from China, Japan & Australia.

Intermediate
2 min
euro indicators
Euro indicators

Keep track of all of the important European Union economic reports with Friedberg Direct’s handy list of the key Euro-region indicators.

Intermediate
1 min
US indicators
US indicators

Official Economic figures and reports released by the US government and industry have an important impact on the world’s financial markets.

Intermediate
2 min
consumer price index
Consumer Price Index

Carefully trading the CPI reports can ensure that your portfolio continues to inflate. Check out when is the next CPI report and ready your positions!

Intermediate
8 min
Unemployment Rate
Unemployment Rate

The Unemployment Rate is % of the unemployed in the total workforce of a country. Fluctuations in the UR became a new go-to source for fundamental analysis

Beginner
8 min
gross domestic product
Gross Domestic Product

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total value of goods & services produced in a country. Learn how it reflects the state of economy & imacts the markets.

Beginner
8 min
interest rates
Interest Rates

Interest rate is what gives purpose to all other economic indicators. ⭐ To understand how they work & affect the economy, read our comprehensive guide.

Beginner
9 min
What are Data Releases
What are Data Releases

Forex market is a microcosm of everything else that’s happening in the world today ⭐ Discover the data that motivates the markets.

Beginner
02:42 min
Economic Indicators & Central Banks
Economic Indicators & Central Banks

When trading money, it pays to pay attention when the banks speak: they’re the ones guiding the markets – central, investment or retail.

Beginner
03:38 min
Economic Indicators & Central Banks
Trading Before & After the Figures

Market sentiments are guided by fear, greed and anticipation. Discover the cyclical nature of human emotions & see how universal they are.

Beginner
02:27 min
Central Banks (12)
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Central Banks Meetings