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Beginners Guide to the Financial Markets

Beginners Guide to the Financial Markets

Course Overview

New to trading? Start here. Learn how markets work, what CFDs are, and how to place your first trade with confidence.

Instructors

CFI Analysts

Financial Market Analysts

The speakers are a group of experienced financial market analysts with deep knowledge of global markets, trading strategies, and economic trends. They come from diverse backgrounds in market research, investment analysis, and hands-on trading, which allows them to deliver educational content that combines both theoretical understanding and practical application. Whether you're just starting your journey in the markets or looking to enhance your skills, their collective expertise will help you gain a clearer perspective, deeper insights, and make more informed decisions with confidence.

What You Will Learn

How financial markets work and what drives price movement
What CFDs are and how they let you trade price changes
How leverage and margin work, and the risks involved
How to enter and exit trades using different order types
What trading actually costs, from spreads to fees

Course Introduction

A quick walkthrough of what this course covers and how it fits into your trading journey, plus a look at the Modules ahead.

Module 1: Introduction to Financial Markets

This Module walks you through the financial markets, starting with the key players involved and the types of instruments on offer. You'll finish with a clear picture of how markets work and what you can trade.

Module 2: Brokers and Trading Platforms

Learn what a broker does, then get a full walkthrough of CFI's trading platforms to find the one that fits how you trade.

Module 3: Introduction to CFDs

Learn what CFDs are, how a CFD trade actually works, and the key risks to keep in mind before you start.

Module 4: Leverage and Margin Explained

Learn how leverage and margin work, the key terms behind them, and how to manage the risk that comes with using them.

Module 5: Entry Order Types

Learn the different order types traders use to enter the market, with real examples showing how and when to use each one.

Module 6: Exit Orders

Learn the tools that help you manage risk and close trades the right way, with a practical walkthrough on the platform.

Module 7: Trading Costs

Learn the main costs of trading, spreads, swaps, and commissions, so you can choose the right account for how you trade.

Module 8: Organizations you Need to Know About

Learn about the key institutions that shape the global economy, from central banks to international organizations and regulators, and how they influence the markets.

Module 9: Understanding the Economic Calendar

Learn what the economic calendar is, how to read it, and the key data releases every trader should watch.

Module 10: Putting it All Together

A recap of everything you've learned, from markets and instruments to risk, costs, and the economic calendar, brought together into one clear picture.

Level

Beginner

Includes

11 Modules

35 Videos

Duration

144 min

Language

English

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