Forex - Trading Around the World

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Approx. 13 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn the ins and outs of Forex trading with this comprehensive course that covers everything from basic concepts to advanced strategies.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the fundamentals of Forex trading, including currency pairs, pips, and leverage
  • Learn technical analysis techniques to identify trends and make informed trading decisions
  • Develop a trading plan and risk management strategy to mitigate potential losses

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the basics of Forex trading and how to use technical analysis to make informed trading decisions
  • Develop a trading plan and risk management strategy to minimize losses
  • Gain insights into market psychology and how it affects trading behavior

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of financial markets
  • Access to a computer with internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures
  • Interactive quizzes and assignments

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Description

In this course, we’ll introduce you to the foreign currency market, including who participates in it and some of their reasons for doing so. You’ll also gain an understanding of the complex nature of certain trading products, as well as some of the risks investors typically face.

Knowledge

  • Explore the FX market such as its participants and motives, products, risks, margin accounts, related trading platform methods and tools. 
  • Acquire the skills to make stock transactions in the foreign currency market on an online trading platform
  • Understand major and minor currency pairs, trading products, risks, market participants and their motives, as well as margin accounts.

Outline

  • Trading Around the World
  • Trading Around the World – Overview
  • Intro to the FX Market
  • Pairs & Major Currency Products
  • FX Rate and Drivers
  • Currency Exchange Rate Calculators
  • Trading Around the World – Overview
  • Intro to the FX Market
  • Pairs & Major Currency Products
  • FX Rate and Drivers
  • Intro to FX - Graded Quiz
  • Intro to FX Stock Trading
  • Intro to FX Stock Trading
  • Case Study - FX Stock Trades
  • Trading Forex using TWS FXTrader
  • Instructions to download Trader Workstation
  • Additional Resources
  • IBTI FX Market Commentary
  • More FX Market Analysis and News
  • Intro to FX Trading
  • Case Study: FX Stock Trades
  • Intro to FX Stock Trading - Module Quiz
  • Entering an Overseas Trade
  • Practical Demo: Entering an Overseas Trade
  • Trading Around the World Conclusion
  • Instructions to download Trader Workstation
  • Practical Demo: Entering an Overseas Trade
  • Practical Demo - Entering an Overseas Trade - Module Quiz
  • Trading Around the World Conclusion

Summary of User Reviews

Find out what users are saying about Forex Trading course on Coursera. Read reviews from verified users and see the overall rating of this course. Many users have found this course to be comprehensive and informative, providing a great foundation for forex trading.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Comprehensive and informative course, providing a great foundation for forex trading

Pros from User Reviews

  • Well-structured and easy to follow course materials
  • Great for beginners and intermediate traders
  • Instructors are knowledgeable and provide practical insights
  • Good value for money

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course too basic
  • Not enough focus on advanced trading strategies
  • Some technical errors in the course materials
  • Lacks personalized support
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Approx. 13 hours to complete
Jeff Praissman, Mary MacNamara, Lucas Deaver, Andrew Wilkinson, Steven Levine
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Jeff Praissman

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