Online trading courses

Develop the skills of trading – from first steps to advanced strategies – with our interactive courses. Learn at your own pace, checking your understanding with practical exercises and quizzes.

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Introducing the financial markets

Take a tour of the financial markets. Discover how they operate, what drives them and how you can capitalise on their movements.

Beginner

How does trading work?

Find out about the people and organisations who make the trading world tick, and discover the mechanisms behind market prices.

Beginner

Orders, execution and leverage

Get an understanding of the steps involved in placing a trade, including how to protect yourself against risk and use leverage wisely.

Beginner

Planning and risk management

Learn how to create a plan that will help you achieve your trading goals, and discover tools you can use to manage risk.

Beginner

The basics of technical analysis

Discover how to find potential trading opportunities by analysing market patterns or trends using technical indicators.

Intermediate

Trading psychology

Prepare yourself to handle the emotions you’ll experience while trading. Learn to keep a cool head and avoid common mistakes.

Beginner

Fundamental analysis

Learn how to identify stocks with potential by analysing economic factors and scrutinising company details.

Intermediate

Understanding risk and reward

Discover five simple rules to help you manage risk and maximise the long-term profitability of your trading.

Advanced

Trading options with CFDs

Find out why people choose these two alternatives to traditional trading. See how they work and learn whether they’re right for you.

Advanced

How to choose the right product

Learn about the different trading and investment products available on the market and discover how to choose the right one for you.

Beginner

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The risks of loss from investing in CFDs can be substantial and the value of your investments may fluctuate. 72% of retail client accounts lose money when trading CFDs, with this investment provider. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how this product works, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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