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Course Content Course Content Basic Forex Education (12 Topics) Lesson Content 12 Steps Why Trade Forex When to Trade Forex Trading Terminology Or Where Am I Going Long How To Trade With Leverage Whats a PIP How To Place a Trade in Forex Types of Forex Orders Technical Analysis in Forex Fundamental Analysis in Forex Types of Forex Charts Support and Resistance in Forex Trendlines Fibonacci (4 Topics) Lesson Content 4 Steps Fibonacci Forex Fibonacci Extensions Learn Forex Fibonacci Fan and Arcs Learn Forex Combining Fibonacci With Other Technical Analysis Tools Understanding Candlesticks (13 Topics) Lesson Content 13 Steps Candlesticks Doji Candlestick in Forex Marubazu Candlestick in Forex Hammer and Hanging Man Candlesticks Shooting Star and Inverted Hammer Candlestick Bullish Piercing Pattern Dark Cloud Cover Pattern Bullish and Bearish engulfing patterns Tweezer Tops and Bottoms Morning and Evening Star Patterns 3 White Soldiers 3 Black Crows 3 Inside Up 3 Inside Down Pattern Rising and Falling Three Methods Chart Formation Patterns (13 Topics) Lesson Content 13 Steps Forex Double Top and Double Bottom Formation Patterns Learn Forex Head and Shoulders Pattern Forex Inverse Head and Shoulders Pattern Forex Bull Flag Formation Patterns Forex Bear Flag Patterns Forex Bullish and Bearish Pennant Formation Forex Falling Wedge Pattern Forex Ascending and Descending Triangle Formations Forex Symmetrical Triangle Pattern Forex Box Range Forex Cup and Handle Formation Pattern Forex Inverse Cup and Handle Pattern Forex Rising Wedge Pattern Forex Indicators (10 Topics) Lesson Content 10 Steps Forex indicators Forex RSI Stochastic Oscillator Forex ATR Average True Range Forex Moving Average Forex Moving Average Convergence Divergence MACD Forex Average Directional Index ADX Forex Bollinger Bands Forex Parabolic SAR Forex Ichimoku Kinko Hyo Forex Pivot Points Timing in Forex (2 Topics) Lesson Content 2 Steps Timing Your Entries When Trading Forex Timing Your Exites When Trading Forex MT4 Complete Guide (12 Topics) Lesson Content 12 Steps Getting Started With MT4 Market Watch Basics Chart Window Basics Terminal Window Basics – Part 1 Terminal Window Basics – Part 2 Navigator Window Basics Placing Orders Account History / Closed Trades Market Watch Detailed All About Charts Chart Window Properties Indicators and Scripts FX Market Analysis (10 Topics) Lesson Content 10 Steps Analyzing the Forex Market Economic Theories and Data Sentiment-based Strategy Conclusion Technical Instruments Price Action Remnant Supply and Demand Charts Technical Indicators Fundamental Instruments Understanding Technical Analysis (7 Topics) Lesson Content 7 Steps UNDERSTANDING TECHNICAL ANALYSIS Basic Components Technical Analysis in Decision-making What Technical Analysis Can Contribute Technical Indicators Techniques Conclusion Understanding Fundamental Analysis (8 Topics) Lesson Content 8 Steps UNDERSTANDING FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS Fundamental Analysis: Key Economic Indicators Interest Rates Manipulating Interest Rates Inflation GDP Conclusion Significance of News Understanding Multiple Time Frame Analysis (MTFA) (8 Topics) Lesson Content 8 Steps Understanding Multiple Time Frame Analysis (MTFA) What is MTFA? Rule of Four Using Long-term Time Frames Using Medium-term Time Frames Using Short-term Time Frames Combining All Three Conclusion Final Lessons (6 Topics) Lesson Content 6 Steps Introduction to MT5 Forex Markets Basics and Trading Examples Commodities Markets Basics and Trading Examples Trading Global Indices indices Market News Trading Technique Trend Trading Cryptocurrencies (18 Topics) Lesson Content 18 Steps Background – Early Digital Currencies (1980-2009) Evolution of blockchain and Cryptocurrencies the Future of Digital Currencies and Blockchain Background – Concept of Owning a Digital Currency What Are “Wallets” and How Do They Work Backups & Offline Storage – Why is it important, how to do it Mobile Security – How to safely protect your mobile wallet Types of Crypto Currencies What is Bitcoin? The History of Bitcoin Ways to Use Bitcoin Besides Investing How to Invest in Bitcoin What Are the Risks Involved in Bitcoin Trading How to Buy Bitcoin Why Accept Bitcoin? What Are the Risks Involved in Using Bitcoin How to Accept Bitcoin for Services or Goods Outlook on Taxation, Accounting & Legalities Introduction to the Stock Market (13 Topics) Lesson Content 13 Steps Introduction to the Stock Market Can Stock Charts Predict the Future & Trading Systems Support and Resistance Levels How to Identify a Market Direction – Part 1 How to Identify a Market Direction – Part 2 Chart Patterns – Introduction Chart Patterns – Symmetrical Triangles Chart Patterns – Symmetrical Triangles Trading Strategy Chart Patterns – Flags and Pennants Chart Patterns – Flags and Pennants Trading Strategy Chart Patterns – Ascending Triangles Chart Patterns – Ascending Triangles Trading Strategy Volumes and Trends Advanced Stock Market Trading – Level 1 (12 Topics) Lesson Content 12 Steps Market Indicators Trading Methodology Round Numbers Setting Up a Trade Technical Analysis for Professional Traders Practical Technical Analysis Trading Psychology Risk & Position Management Picking Stocks & Analysing Economic Data Intra-Day Trading Trading Arbitrage Trading Preparation & Sectors Advanced Stock Market Trading – Level 2 (11 Topics) Lesson Content 11 Steps Trading Small Caps Identifying Institutional Tactics and Copying Them Using Hot Keys Advanced Use of Time & Sale Manage “Watch Lists” The Fixed Quantities Paradox Identifying “Trade Traps” The “20:20” Method – How Do Experts Read the Chart? How to Trade Using Failure Patterns Using NRB and WRB Candles Trading IPOs: Day Trading and Swing Trading Top Trader (6 Topics) Lesson Content 6 Steps Advanced Trading and Technical Analysis Advanced Stock Trading Strategies – The Trailing Stop Pivot Points in Stock Trading Trade According to Game Theory Practice VWAP Strategies. Trade Management .
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