Forex Trading Beginner Guide
1. What is Forex Trading?
Forex (Foreign Exchange) trading is the buying and selling of currencies to earn a profit. You trade in pairs
like EUR/USD or GBP/JPY. Profit is made when prices move in your favor.
2. MetaTrader 4 / 5 App Setup
Step 1: Download MT4 or MT5 from Play Store or App Store.
Step 2: Choose 'Start without registration' for demo.
Step 3: Practice using fake money to learn the app.
3. Basic Forex Terms
- Pip: Smallest price move (0.0001)
- Lot Size: 0.01 (micro), 0.1 (mini), 1 (standard)
- Leverage: Allows bigger trades (e.g. 1:100)
- Spread: Difference between buy and sell price
- SL/TP: Stop Loss and Take Profit to limit loss/gain
4. Simple Strategy to Start
- Use Moving Averages (MA) to find trend.
- RSI below 30 = buy, above 70 = sell.
- Support/Resistance: Buy near support, sell near resistance.
5. Practice on Demo First
Use demo account until you understand:
- When to buy/sell
- How to use SL/TP
- How indicators work
6. Real Trading Caution
Forex Trading Beginner Guide
Start with small money (Rs. 1000-Rs. 5000). Use low lot size (0.01). Never risk full amount. Trade safely.