The structure this site has used since the beginning: three stages, honestly taught. The large majority of retail accounts lose money — the survivors aren't better forecasters, they're better risk managers. Work through in order.
Trading guides: from learner to advanced trader
You're learning
Get the mechanics right before any money moves.
What is spread betting? →
How to spread bet →
Worked examples →
Using a demo account →
Glossary: every term, plain English →
You're improving
The skills that decide whether you survive year one.
Risk management →
Stop-losses & guaranteed stops →
Technical analysis →
Support & resistance →
Moving averages →
Fundamental analysis →
You know your stuff
Structure, test and refine a repeatable approach.
Trading psychology →
Trading strategies →
Margin & P/L calculator →
Choosing your wrapper →
One rule outranks everything on these pages: never bet more than you can afford to lose. If trading stops feeling like decisions and starts feeling like compulsion, stop — BeGambleAware offers free, confidential help.