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Trading guides & educational materials

Whether you're new to trading or looking to sharpen advanced skills, you'll find everything you need here — from the basics to expert strategies — to support you on your trading journey.

What is CFD trading and how does it work?

CFDs are a type of OTC financial instrument that enables investors to bet on the price fluctuations of various assets....

What is technical analysis and how can I apply it to my trading?

Technical analysis offers traders valuable insights into market trends and price movements....

How to use ChatGPT in trading?

ChatGPT can enhance trading by providing real-time data analysis, market sentiment insights, and strategy optimisation. ...

What are candlestick charts and how do you read them?

Candlestick charts are a fundamental tool in technical analysis, providing traders with visual insights into price movements....

What is the Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report and how to trade it?

The Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report is a vital economic indicator showing the employment situation in the United States....

How to trade the Consumer Price Index (CPI)

The dramatic increase in the price of everyday goods and services affects everyone. CPI measures this change. ...

How to trade the markets during a recession

How to trade the markets during a recession...

How to trade the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)

The Federal Open Market Committee plays a key role in U.S. monetary policy, impacting interest rates and influencing assets....

What is gold trading and how do you trade it?

Learn to trade gold and explore the fundamental reasons why investors buy and sell gold....

What is forex trading and has does it work?

Forex trading is the exchange of currencies in the global market, aiming to profit from fluctuations in exchange rates....

The biggest & best upcoming IPOs in 2025 you should be watching

For traders looking to trade IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) in 2025, it's time to start planning ahead. ...

What is position trading and how can you apply it to your trading strategy?

Position trading is a strategy where traders hold a position for an extended period of time. ...

What is day trading and how to apply it to a trading strategy?

The term ‘day trading’ is well defined when we think of equity markets, where traders look to close out of positions....

What is CFD stock trading?

Stock trading via CFDs involves speculating on the price movement of equities of publicly listed companies....

What are the strongest currencies in the world? (2024)

UN recognizes 180 currencies; the strongest dictate global trends. Here we list the world's current strongest currencies....

What is swing trading and how to apply it to your trading strategy?

Swing trading involves holding an asset for days to weeks, aiming to profit from short to medium-term price movements....

What is leverage in trading?

Leverage trading amplifies market exposure, allowing traders to control larger positions with less capital....

What is scalping in trading and how to apply it to your strategy?

Learn about scalping trading: a fast-paced strategy for profiting from small price moves. ...

How to manage risk in scalping trading

Scalping involves high-frequency trades with risks including high transaction costs, leverage-induced losses and more....

How to approach trading an IPO (Initial Public Offering)

Discover the steps of the IPO process and how trading access through Pepperstone is structured via CFDs....

5 advanced candlestick patterns that every experienced trader should know

Explore five advanced candlestick patterns and learn how to use them to spot potential trading opportunities....

5 candlestick patterns every trader should know

Candlestick patterns are a key tool for traders to understand market trends. Explore five essential candlestick patterns....

What is pattern trading, and why is it important in trading?

Pattern trading involves analysing price charts to identify shapes or patterns suggesting potential market direction. ...

What are the risks and benefits of trading during a recession?

During a recession, it's prudent to use lower leverage to mitigate risk due to increased market volatility and uncertainty...

What is silver trading and how to trade it?

Silver is a precious metal with significant industrial applications across various sectors. ...

What are stop-loss & take-profit orders and how do you set them up?

Discover how stop-loss and take-profit orders can help you manage risk...

What is gapping in trading?

Gapping in trading happens when a stock opens much higher or lower than its previous closing price, creating a chart gap. ...

What is metal trading and how do you trade them?

Among the various precious metals, gold, silver, and platinum are the most commonly traded. ...

What is Bitcoin trading and how do you trade it?

Learn to trade Bitcoin with Pepperstone's guide covering day trading, swing trading strategies, benefits, and risks....

Understanding support & resistance levels in trading

Support and resistance are key concepts in technical analysis....

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