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Currency trading - an introduction

Designed for the beginner trader, this course will teach you the basics of trading commodity and interest rate futures and currencies, introduce you to the terminology and acronyms commonly used, show you how to trade derivatives safely, and how derivatives trading could add to your portfolio’s returns.

Entry Requirements

None

Student Instructions

Please bring a pen

Topics

Why people trade commodity and interest rate futures and currencies, Sources of information on futures and currencies, personal factors to consider when trading, risk-return trade-off, developing a trading plan, introduction to technical analaysis, factors affecting different markets

Career Prospects

Not covered

Delivery Style

Taught by industry professionals. The practical approach to this course is gained by the teacher networking into the systems operated by brokers on a day to day basis. Students also play an online trading game to give them a realistic approach to trading.

Outcomes

Enjoy a broader understanding of the futures and currency markets, trading commodities and currencies with minimum risk, and how to kick start your trading ambitions.