The Observer
"You understand the basics. Now watch how the market breathes."
Understand trading sessions, order types, leverage, margin, the economic calendar, and how to choose a broker. You can watch the market intelligently.
Lessons (14)
The 24-Hour Market: How Forex Never Sleeps
From Sunday evening to Friday night, the market is always open somewhere.
5 min readThe Four Forex Trading Sessions: Sydney, Tokyo, London, New York
Each session has its own personality, volume profile, and favorite pairs.
6 min readSession Overlaps: When the Market Gets Loud
The busiest hours of the trading day, and why they matter.
5 min readMarket Orders in Forex: Buy Now, Sell Now
The simplest order type. Click, and it happens.
4 min readPending Orders: Set It and Wait
Buy Limit, Sell Limit, Buy Stop, Sell Stop. Know when to use each.
6 min readStop-Loss Orders: Your Seatbelt
The single most important order in trading. Non-negotiable.
5 min readTake-Profit Orders: Your Exit Plan
Know where you're getting out before you get in.
4 min readLeverage Explained: Borrowing Power
Control $100,000 with $1,000. The most misunderstood concept in forex.
6 min readWhat Is Margin in Forex? The Deposit You Lock Up
Margin is not a fee. It is collateral your broker holds while your trade is open.
5 min readMargin Call and Stop-Out: When Things Go Wrong
The broker's way of saying "you're running out of money."
5 min readSwap and Rollover: The Cost of Holding Overnight
Hold a trade past 5pm New York time, and you pay or earn a daily fee.
4 min readThe Economic Calendar: Your Daily Newspaper
The schedule of events that move markets. Check it every morning.
6 min readForex Volatility Explained: The Market's Heartbeat
Big moves vs small moves. Understanding when to trade and when to wait.
4 min readChoosing a Broker: The Real Checklist
Regulation first. Everything else second.
6 min readReady to Test Your Knowledge?
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