Forex trading guides

Clear guides with no promises to understand forex, from the economic calendar to risk calculation.

What is forex and how does it work: a beginner's guide

Forex is the currency market. Learn how it works, who trades it, how to read a pair like EUR/USD and what the risks are.

Pips, lots and leverage in forex: what they are and how to calculate them

The basics of every forex trade: what a pip is, how standard, mini and micro lots work and what financial leverage really means.

How to read the forex economic calendar

Impact, actual, forecast and previous values: how to read the economic calendar and use it so news releases don't catch you off guard.

NFP (Non-Farm Payrolls) explained: what it is and how to read it

The Non-Farm Payrolls report is the monthly US jobs report and one of the most watched events in forex. What it is, when it's released and what to look at beyond the headline.

Forex trading sessions: Tokyo, London and New York hours

Forex is open 24 hours a day but not every hour is the same. Approximate hours of the Asian, London and New York sessions and when volatility is highest.

Position size calculator: formula and worked example

How to work out how many lots to open from your maximum risk per trade. Formula, worked example and a free calculator.

A Forex Factory alternative: economic calendar, news and community

Looking for a Forex Factory alternative? GoForexHub offers a real-time economic calendar, forex news, a trader community and an AI assistant, in Italian and English.

Forex glossary: the most important terms explained simply

Pip, lot, leverage, spread, stop loss, margin call and other forex trading terms explained clearly, with short definitions.