Foundations of Forex Trading
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Course Overview
Ready to understand the forex market? Learn what moves prices, master key trading concepts, and discover how to manage your trades.
Instructors
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Christy Achkar
Financial Market Analyst
Christy is a Financial Analyst at CFI who brings a fresh perspective to the finance sector. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance and a Master’s degree in International Business with a focus on Finance. Her expertise lies in fundamental analysis, where she combines academic knowledge with practical insights.
What You Will Learn
- What is Forex (FX) market and how it works?
- Read and understand currency pairs.
- Global trading sessions and when trading volume is highest.
- Calculate pip value, trade size, position value, margin and P&L.
- Learn how to place a trade on the MT5 platform.
Introduction to the Course
Module 1: Introduction to the Forex Market
Module 2: Understanding Forex Trading Sessions
Module 3: Forex Calculations
Module 4: Turning Facts to Trader Insights
Module 5: Putting it All together
Level
Beginner
Includes
6 Modules
19 Videos
Duration
55 min
Language
English
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