Been trading for a while but feel like I’m missing some fundamentals. Looking at free courses online but most seem like marketing funnels.
Anyone actually completed something decent that helped their trading?
Babypips is solid then start trading for real.
Khan Academy has trading basics that actually stick to education without the sales pitch.
Central bank websites are goldmines for learning fundamental analysis - no sales pitch, just solid info.
The Fed and ECB explain how economic indicators actually move currency pairs. That’s what finally made news events click for me.
Free courses skip the psychology part, which is huge. Trading real money hits different than demo accounts. Study first, then start with tiny positions.
Babypips School of Pipsology nails the basics without trying to sell you anything. Their position sizing and risk management sections are solid. Most free courses skip the boring stuff that actually matters - focus on money management, not just entry signals. YouTube channels from real traders beat those polished marketing courses every time. Skip anything promising quick profits or secret systems. Best way to learn? Practice with small positions and keep detailed trade records.
Investopedia’s free courses are solid. I did their technical analysis modules a few years ago and learned useful chart patterns.
I skipped the theory-heavy stuff and focused on practical entries and exits. Their risk management section fixed my position sizing problems.
Check out broker webinars too. FXCM and IG used to run free sessions that beat most paid courses. Real traders showing actual setups instead of generic garbage.
Avoid anything too salesy or promising crazy returns. Good free content focuses on process, not profits.