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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.

Intermediate
Apr 17, 2025
Donald Trump’s 2025 tariff policies explained
Since his return to office, President Trump has taken an aggressive approach to tariffs....
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Intermediate
What is market volatility?
Market volatility is the rate at which financial market prices fluctuate over time. ...
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Beginner
FX Swap Trading: What Are Swaps in Forex & How Are They Calculated?
When you trade forex, you express a view on the direction of a currency pair by buying or selling the base currency....
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Beginner
How to trade earnings season
For traders, it represents a period of increased volatility and unprecedented potential....
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Beginner
How to trade using the Fibonacci retracement tool
Traders use the Fibonacci retracement tool to place orders...
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Beginner
What are the most traded cryptocurrencies globally?
The cryptocurrency market has experienced exponential growth...
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Beginner
How to trade the FTSE 100
Trading the FTSE 100 offers opportunities...
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Beginner
What are technical indicators, and how can you use them in your trading strategy?
Technical indicators analyse current and past market data to help predict future pricing trends....
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Beginner
What is automated trading and how does it work?
Discover how automated trading can transform your CFD trading strategy....
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Beginner
How to trade the Hang Seng Index
The Hang Seng Index (HSI) is a key stock market benchmark in Asia, reflecting Hong Kong’s financial market. ...
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Beginner
The most traded commodities in 2024
In 2024, commodities like crude oil, natural gas, gold, and agricultural products have dominated trading activity....
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Beginner
How to choose the best trading platform for you
A user-friendly platform can make placing a trade feel effortless....
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Beginner
What are the best AI Stocks to trade in 2025?
The artificial intelligence (AI) sector continues to evolve, presenting exciting opportunities for traders....
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Beginner
What is day trading and how to apply it to your trading strategy?
The term ‘day trading’ is well defined when we think of equity markets, where traders look to close out of positions....
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Beginner
How to trade an IPO (Initial Public Offering)
Discover the steps of the IPO process and how trading access through Pepperstone is structured via CFDs....
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Beginner
What are candlestick pattern charts and how can you read them?
Candlestick charts are a fundamental tool in technical analysis, providing traders with visual insights into price movements....
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Beginner
What is CFD trading and how does it work?
CFDs offer a flexible way to speculate on financial markets or hedge an existing portfolio. ...
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Beginner
How can ChatGPT enhance my trading strategy?
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Beginner
How to trade the Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report
The Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report is a vital economic indicator showing the employment situation in the United States....
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Beginner
Jul 24, 2024
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. ...
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Beginner
Aug 19, 2024
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. ...
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Intermediate
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. ...
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Beginner
Aug 1, 2024
What is CFD stock trading?
Stock trading via CFDs involves speculating on the price movement of equities of publicly listed companies....
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Beginner
Jul 31, 2024
A Guide To Swing Trading
Swing trading involves holding an asset for days to weeks, aiming to profit from short to medium-term price movements....
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Beginner
Most Traded Stocks Of 2024
The stock market in 2024 has showcased dynamic activity across various sectors, reflecting shifts in economic trends....
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Beginner
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. ...
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Beginner
What is forex trading and how does it work?
Forex trading is the exchange of currencies in the global market, aiming to profit from fluctuations in exchange rates. ...
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Beginner
Aug 14, 2024
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....
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Beginner
Sep 17, 2024
What is silver trading?
Silver is a precious metal with significant industrial applications across various sectors....
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Beginner
Sep 18, 2024
What is Metal Trading: How to Trade in Gold, Silver, and More
Precious metals, due to their rarity and intrinsic value, add an additional layer of significance....
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Beginner
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....
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Beginner
How to trade USD/JPY: Influential factors and essential strategies
USD/JPY differs from many other pairs because the Japanese yen is quoted in units per dollar...
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Beginner
How to trade AUD/USD: Influential factors and essential strategies
The AUD/USD currency pair reflects the exchange rate between the Australian Dollar (AUD) and the US Dollar (USD)....
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Beginner
How to trade GBP/USD: Influential factors and essential strategies
When trading GBP/USD it’s crucial to understand the factors that influence its movements...
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Beginner
Oct 16, 2024
A Guide to Trading the FOMC
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Beginner
Nov 20, 2024
Share trading vs CFD trading: What’s the difference?
Discover the key differences between share trading and CFD trading...
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Beginner
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....
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Beginner
What is slippage in trading and what can I do to avoid it?
Several factors contribute to the occurrence of slippage...
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Beginner
Nov 13, 2024
What is the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and how does it work?
RSI is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements in a financial asset....
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Beginner
How to choose the best CFD broker
This guide breaks down what you need to look for in a CFD broker...
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Beginner
Best upcoming IPOs in 2025 for traders to watch
For traders looking to trade IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) in 2025, it's time to start planning ahead....
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Beginner
Understanding margin in CFD trading
Successful CFD margin trading relies on a solid risk and trade exposure management strategy. ...
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Intermediate
Oct 2, 2024
Candlestick patterns for Intermediate Traders (along with some Q&A examples)
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Beginner
Aug 16, 2024
What is leverage in trading?
Leverage trading lets traders amplify market exposure without committing full capital for their desired positions....
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Intermediate
How to trade market breakouts
Discover how to identify bullish and bearish breakouts...
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Beginner
A beginner's guide to technical analysis for European traders
Technical analysis offers traders valuable insights into market trends and price movements. ...
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Advanced
Oct 4, 2024
5 advanced candlestick patterns that every experienced trader should know
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Beginner
What are the risks and benefits of trading during a recession?
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Beginner
Oct 7, 2024
How to trade the markets during a recession
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Beginner
Oct 7, 2024
What is pattern trading, and why is it important in trading?
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Intermediate
Sep 5, 2024
How to manage risk in scalping
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Beginner
What is Risk Management in Trading and How it Can Help You
If there’s one thing all successful traders have in common, it's ensuring they take a structured approach...
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Beginner
Understanding the basics of fundamental analysis
Fundamental analysis is a method used to assess the value of an asset....
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Beginner
Nov 26, 2024
How to choose the best forex broker for you
In forex trading, every second counts. Choose a broker with transparent fees....
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