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Trading guide for beginners

From your first trade to managing risk, step by step.

1. Start on demo

Every account has a demo account with practice money. Use it to learn the platform and test your ideas without risk.

2. Understand what you trade

When you buy, you profit if the price goes up. When you sell, you profit if the price goes down. Your result depends on the size of the trade (lots) and how far the price moves.

3. Always use a stop loss

A stop loss closes your trade automatically at a price you choose, so one bad trade cannot damage your whole account.

4. Risk a small part of your balance

Many traders risk 1 to 2 percent of their balance on a single trade. Choose the lot size from the distance to your stop loss.

5. Keep a trading plan

Write down why you enter, where you exit and how much you risk. Review your trades every week.

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