Getting Started

Lessons in this module

1. Lesson 1

   How to Choose the Right Forex Broker

   How to choose a Forex broker in South Africa: verify FSCA regulation, compare spreads and lot sizes, test the platform on demo, and avoid costly mistakes.

   12 minute read

2. Lesson 2

   Introduction to MetaTrader 4 (MT4)

   A beginner's guide to MetaTrader 4 (MT4): navigate the interface, set up candlestick charts, choose time frames, place trades and manage risk with stop losses.

   13 minute read

3. Lesson 3

   The Relative Strength Index (RSI) Explained

   Master the Relative Strength Index (RSI): learn what it measures, how to read overbought and oversold levels, the best settings, and how to trade RSI divergence.

   12 minute read

4. Lesson 4

   The Stochastic Oscillator Explained

   Learn the Stochastic oscillator: how the %K and %D lines work, reading overbought and oversold zones, the best settings, and timing entries with crossovers.

   12 minute read

5. Lesson 5

   Moving Averages: SMA and EMA Explained

   A complete guide to moving averages in Forex: SMA vs EMA, choosing periods, reading crossovers, dynamic support and resistance, and common beginner mistakes.

   12 minute read

6. Lesson 6

   MACD: Moving Average Convergence Divergence

   Understand the MACD indicator: how the MACD line, signal line and histogram work, reading zero-line crossovers, spotting divergence, and confirming trades.

   12 minute read

7. Lesson 7

   ADX and Bollinger Bands Explained

   Learn the ADX to measure trend strength and Bollinger Bands to gauge volatility. Understand the squeeze, band walks, and how to combine both tools effectively.

   13 minute read

8. Lesson 8

   Understanding Candlestick Charts and Patterns

   Learn to read candlestick charts and the four key reversal patterns: the Hammer, Shooting Star, Bullish Engulfing and Bearish Engulfing, with practical trading tips.

   13 minute read