Trading for beginners: from 0 to 1

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Depending on the company, between 65%-82.78% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with Capital.com Group. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Trading for beginners: from 0 to 1

Master the basics of trading in just 7 lessons and test your knowledge with a quick quiz. By the end, you’ll be ready to make your first trade — and we’ll seamlessly guide you to our trading platform to start your journey with confidence.

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Course curriculum

1. Trading vs Investing
2. The Basics of Trading
3. Markets
4. Trading strategies
1. Types of risk
2. Risk management tools
1. How to open your first trade
1. Trading Course quiz

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Risk warning

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Depending on the company, between 65%-82.78% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with Capital.com Group. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Professional clients can lose more than they deposit. All trading involves risk. Please refer to our Risk Disclosure Statement.
Crypto Derivatives are not available to Retail clients registered with Capital Com (UK) Ltd.
The value of shares and ETFs bought through a share dealing account can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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