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Trading for Beginners (53)

Cognitive Bias That Can Affect Your Trading

11 Cognitive Bias That Can Affect Your Trading

Cognitive bias can lead to bad investment decisions. Understanding the types of cognitive biases will help you be a better trader. Learn more with AvaTrade.

How to Start Trading from Home

How to Start Trading from Home

Learn how to get started with day trading from home the right way. Browse through the AvaTrade education centre today!

Position Trading

Position Trading

Position trading involves taking advantage of strong long-term trends in the market. Visit the AvaTrade education centre to learn how to implement it properly.

swing trading

Swing Trading

Swing trading can be a lucrative trading style that can be implemented by both new and experienced traders. Learn more about it here!

financial derivatives

Financial Derivatives

Derivatives are financial instruments based on an underlying asset or benchmark. ⭐ Learn about the different types of Derivatives.

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.

cfd infographic

CFDs Infographic

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

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. ⭐ Read more.

day trading

Day Trading

How does day trading work? What is considered day trading? ⭐ AvaTrade will answer these and other questions you have about Day Trading.

how to spot forex scams

How to Spot Forex Scams

As long as Forex market exists, Forex scams will always exist. ⭐ Learn how to identify & avoid common types of FX scams.

Currency Strength

Currency Strength

Currency strength is the relative purchasing power of a currency when traded for products or against other currencies. ➤ Learn more.

Copy Trading

Copy Trading

Automate your trading by following the leading trading signals ⭐ Copy trades of successful traders. ➤ Start copy trading now!

Short Selling

Short Selling

What is short selling? ⭐ What are risks & advantages of short selling? ⭐ Learn how to short stocks and other assets with tips & examples !

Trading Rising and Falling Markets

Trading Rising and Falling Markets

CFD trading allows traders to profit from price changes regardless of market direction. ⭐ Learn about long & short positions.

the beginners guide to online success

The Beginner’s Guide to Online Success

Success in financial trading depends on many things - you, your broker & how you approach the matter. ⭐ Read & minimize your mistakes.

how to trade bonds

How to Trade Bonds

Learn how to trade bonds based on fundamental factors like bond yield & interest rates. ⭐ Bonds CFD trading strategies and tips.

Guide to Leverage

Guide to Leverage

Leverage is a powerful tool for online traders with limited capital. ⭐ Learn about the pros and cons of leverage in trading.

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. ⭐ What to consider when making a decision?

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 to your portfolio.

forex trading hours

Forex Trading Hours

The FX Market allows you to trade 24h. Discover the Forex Trading Hours . The market is open 24 hours a day in different places of the world.

How to trade cryptocurrency

How to trade cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency trading is one of the most attractive niches in financial markets ⭐ How to trade Crypto? ➤ Why trade Cryptocurrencies now?

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 !

Currency trading

Currency trading

Currencies are traded in pairs in the Forex market. ⭐ Read our guide for all the basic info about currency pairs, their features & FX market.

How to Choose a Trading Market

How to Choose a Trading Market

A good trading market should be flexible and convenient & offer a suitable risk/reward ratio. ⭐ Learn how to choose the right market.

How to trade online

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.

forex trading career

Forex Trading Career

If you want to start a Forex Trading Career, there are some important factors and rules you should know before you open a trading account.

What is Speculation?

What is Speculation?

Is Speculation a good way to make money in 2023? ⭐ The market change everyday & the keywork to success is: Diversification.

IPO Explained

IPO Explained

When a private company needs financing from external shareholders it can become a public company and sell shares, through an IPO.

How to Use Low Leverage

How to Use Low Leverage

With lower leverage, there will usually be less to pay up front to the broker ⭐ Learn about the pros and cons in trading

Forex vs Stocks

Forex vs Stocks

Forex and stocks represent the two most significant and most popular markets for many investors. Learn about their differences from our article today!

Forex Trading Sessions

Forex Trading Sessions

The forex market is open 24 hours a day during weekdays, but this does not necessarily mean that you should trade forex assets at any time

Forex Market Structure

Forex Market Structure

Unlike in trading stocks or futures, you don't need to go through a centralized exchange when you trade forex. Join AvaTrade today!

Blanket Recommendation

Blanket Recommendation

A blanket recommendation is advice provided by a financial entity to all clients without any consideration for individual differences.

10 Most Valuable Currencies in the World

10 Most Valuable Currencies in the World

Want to know, what the strongest currency in the world is? Check out our list of the 10 strongest currencies that you're able to trade in the FX market today.

what is a pip

What is a pip

What are pips and pipettes? ⭐ What does "price move of 20 pips" mean? ⭐ Learn to calculate pip value and position size.

The Foreign Exchange Market Tutorial

The Foreign Exchange Market Tutorial

It’s worth $5 trillion a day, it represents all the cross-border & inter-bank transactions in the world ⭐ Check what it represents for you!

The Advantages of Forex

The Advantages of Forex

Thanks to its immense size, the forex market is very stable, decentralized & active around the clock every day of the working week.

Calculating Price Moves in Indexes

Calculating Price Moves in Indexes

Understanding how stock indexes are measured is an indication of how a country approaches its manufacturing sector ⭐ For beginners.

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.

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.

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 & regulations.

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 ⭐ No wonder that pricing them is complex.

Choosing Timeframes

Choosing Timeframes

Markets open in Asia, continue through Europe and end in the US before the entire circle restarts ⭐ Beginners Video Tutorial .

Spread Betting - Beginner Video Tutorial

Spread Betting - Beginner Video Tutorial

The excitement of tying your profits and losses to a single pip is sometimes too hard to resist ⭐ Limited to UK customers only.

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

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.

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?

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.

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?

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...

What are Lots in Trading? Video Tutorial

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.

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...

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.

Trading platforms tutorials (13)

AvaSocial For Beginners

AvaSocial for Beginners - Video Tutorial

Learn how to use the AvaSocial app to trade with the world’s trading experts, while taking your first steps in trading. View the full tutorial today!

Spread Betting - Beginner Video Tutorial

AvaOptions for Beginners - Video Tutorial

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

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

MetaTrader4 Video Tutorial

MetaTrader4 Video Tutorial

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

MetaTrader 4 for Beginners Video Tutorial

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.

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.

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.

WebTrader Tutorial - My Account

WebTrader Tutorial - My Account

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

WebTrader Tutorial - Start Trading

WebTrader Tutorial - Start Trading

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

WebTrader Tutorial – Layout & Features

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.

AvaTradeGO – Using Trading Central Tutorial

AvaTradeGO – Using Trading Central Tutorial

Trading Central is an amazing product that allows you to conduct in depth technical & fundamental analysis to enhance your trades.

Open Positions on AvaTradeGO Tutorial

Open Positions on AvaTradeGO Tutorial

Opening and closing positions from the AvaTradeGO is easy. ⭐ look at how to manage your open positions form mobile.

AvaTradeGo app tutorial

AvaTradeGO App Tutorial

You will learn how to place a trade, how to use charting on AvaTradeGO App and how to use the extra tools like Trading Central.

Technical Analysis Indicators & Strategies (46)

Leading and lagging indicators

Leading and Lagging Indicators

Technical analysis tools fall into two broad categories: leading and lagging indicators. Visit the AvaTrade education section and learn more. Click here!

the kelly criterion

The Kelly Criterion

If you’re looking for a money management strategy that will also help to diversify your portfolio then the Kelly Criterion might be just it.

renko charts

Renko Charts

A Renko forex strategy may help traders identify quality trading opportunities. Here are some of the trading signals delivered by a Renko charts. Read more!

heikin ashi charts

Heikin Ashi Charts

When using the Heikin Ashi technique, traders can accurately determine when a valid trend is in the market, when it pauses or is likely to reverse. Learn more!

dow theory

Dow Theory

The Dow Theory attempts to relate fluctuations in the market to previous movements to predict potential future price action reliably. Learn all about it here!

harmonic patterns

Harmonic Patterns

Harmonic patterns are some of the most efficient and effective trading patterns in technical analysis. ⭐ Learn to use these formations !

mt4 iIndicators

MT4 Indicators

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

atr indicator trading strategies

ATR Indicator And Strategies

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

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.

elliott wave theory

Elliott Wave Theory

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

Awesome Oscillator Indicator Strategies

Awesome Oscillator Indicator Strategies

Awesome Oscillator is based on a combination of moving averages and is valued for the clear and straightforward trading signals it generates.

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.

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’. ⭐ Learn how to use it.

keltner channel indicator trading strategies

Keltner Channel Indicator and Strategies

The Keltner Channel is a volatility-based envelope indicator similar to the popular Bollinger Bands. ⭐ Learn about its features here!

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.

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.

trix indicator trading strategies

TRIX Indicator and Trading Strategies

TRIX is a powerful indicator suitable for both trending and ranging markets. ⭐ It provides information on trend direction and its strength.

donchian channel indicator trading strategies

Donchian Channel Indicator - Trading Strategies

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

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.

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 use it here.

parabolic sar indicator trading strategies

Parabolic SAR Indicator And Strategies

Parabolic SAR is an indicator that is used to forecast the short term momentum of an asset and to determine a stop loss level. ⭐ Read more.

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, & resistance price zones.

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 instrument.

Cryptocurrencies in FinTech

Bollinger Bands Trading Strategien

Bollinger-Bänder sind ein effektiver und weit verbreiteter Indikator für die technische Analyse, der von Händlern verwendet wird, um die Preisvolatilität eines bestimmten Finanzinstruments zu verstehen.

stochastic indicator trading strategies

Stochastic Indicator & Trading Strategies

Stochastic indicator is one of the most powerful and commonly used technical analysis tools. ⭐ Learn how to use it for trading.

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.

moving average trading strategy.

Moving Average Forex Strategy

Install & use Moving Averages Indicator in online trading. ⭐ Types of MA indicator settings, parameters & signals. ⭐ Learn more !

macd indicator trading strategies

MACD Trading Strategies

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

fibonacci trading strategies

Fibonacci Trading Strategies

What are Fibonacci levels? ⭐ Learn about the technical analysis indicators based on Fibonacci sequence. ⭐ Examples included !

rsi indicator trading strategies

RSI Trading Strategies

What is Relative Strength Index? ⭐ Learn the best RSI Trading Strategies from our complete guide. ⭐ Signals, setups & trading tips.

candlesticks patterns

Candlesticks Patterns

What are Japanese candlesticks, which candlestick patterns exist, how to identify them & how to trade their setups. ⭐ Learn it all here !

forex chart patterns

Forex Chart Patterns

Learn the basics of price charts patterns analysis. ⭐ Continuation & reversal patterns recognition for price action traders.

Support and resistance

Support and Resistance

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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???

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..

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.

Japanese Candlesticks Video - Part 1

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 ⭐

Japanese Candlesticks Video - Part 1

Japanese Candlesticks Video - Part 2

The simplest candlesticks tell us how much action, in what direction, & if a trend is about to change ⭐ all in one double-wicked blob.

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 ...

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?

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

Order Types (5)

market orders

Market Orders

How are limit orders and market orders different? ⭐ All you need to know about types of orders in stock market. ➤ Read more.

one cancels the other orders

One Cancels the Other Orders

What’s the best time to use a one cancels the other order? ⭐ learn how to use Once Cancels the Other order when trading.

limit and stop orders

Limit & Stop Orders

Stop loss and take profit orders are essential for trading risk management. ⭐ Learn about Stop orders, Limit orders, and more.

Entry Orders Video Tutorial

Entry Orders Video Tutorial

The simplest of trading automation techniques, knowing precisely when to open a position can mean the difference between profit and loss.

Stop Loss & Limit Orders

Stop Loss & Limit Orders

One way to reduce the surprise element in trading is to do your homework ⭐The best way to stay safe is to master the art of exit orders

Online Trading Strategies (18)

What is Mean Reversion?

Mean Reversion

Mean reversion is a fundamental theory in finance. Prices of financial assets tend to oscillate back and forth across historical averages. Learn more here!

ranging markets

Range Trading Strategies

Range trading strategies help investors exploit lucrative opportunities when there is sideways price action in the market. Read more here!

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