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Home>Courses>Trading 101>Lesson 1 of 8

How to start trading

The practical first steps, from choosing a market to placing a first trade safely.

Trading 101·Lesson 1 of 8

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By the end of this lesson you'll be able to:

  • 01List the steps to start trading
  • 02Choose a market and a regulated broker
  • 03Start with low risk and a demo account first
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Step 1 · Read the guide

Read the guide first

Everything the quiz asks is covered in the linked guide. Read it, then answer the questions below.

How to Start Trading: The Complete Guide for New Traders
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BrokerDemo AccountTrading Account

Step 2 · Take the quiz

Quick check

10 questions

Answer all 10, then check. Wrong answers show a hint and a link back to the guide.

  1. Question 01

    Which of these is a sensible first step to start trading?

  2. Question 02

    Which sequence best describes how to start trading?

  3. Question 03

    What should your main goal be on your very first trades?

  4. Question 04

    You are brand new and have $500 you can afford to lose. What is a sensible first live position size?

  5. Question 05

    What is the safest way to practice before risking real money?

  6. Question 06

    Where is the safest place to make your first mistakes?

  7. Question 07

    A new trader funds a big account and takes large positions on day one. What is this?

  8. Question 08

    A beginner triples their account in week one on a single trade. What is the healthiest interpretation?

  9. Question 09

    When should you move from a demo to a real-money account?

  10. Question 10

    What is a healthy way to treat early losses while learning?

Answered 0 of 10 · pass 70% (7/10) to complete

Trading 1011 of 8
  1. →How to start trading
  2. Bid, ask, and the spread
  3. Market vs limit orders
  4. Stop and stop-limit orders
  5. Understanding leverage
  6. Margin and margin calls
  7. Liquidity and slippage
  8. Pips and lot size
  9. ⚑Final Assessment· 20 Q