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The Asset & the Charts

Time to open the charts. Course Two gets you set up on TradingView and teaches you to read what's on screen: chart axes, line charts, and the asset we trade. It then covers the mechanics behind every position: mini vs.

  • 8 video lessons
  • 7 min total
  • Certificate of completion
  • Self-paced, online
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The Asset & the Charts: free beginner trading course

What you'll learn

  • Chart Axis
  • Line Chart
  • The Asset: Futures Contracts
  • Mini vs Micro Contracts
  • Leverage
  • Margin Requirements
  • Risk

About this course

Time to open the charts. Course Two gets you set up on TradingView and teaches you to read what's on screen: chart axes, line charts, and the asset we trade. It then covers the mechanics behind every position: mini vs. micro contracts, leverage, margin, and how they all shape your risk. Eight modules that turn the chart from noise into something you understand, and teach you exactly what's at stake before you place your first trade.

Course content

8 lessons · 7 min total

  1. Introduction

    0:34
  2. Chart Axis

    0:22
  3. Line Chart

    0:29
  4. The Asset: Futures Contracts

    1:47
  5. Mini vs Micro Contracts

    1:52
  6. Leverage

    0:44
  7. Margin Requirements

    0:44
  8. Risk

    0:39

Who this course is for

  • You are new to trading and want to understand how markets really work before risking money.
  • You watch Lab Live or trading content and want the vocabulary and foundations behind it.
  • No prior experience is needed: every concept is explained from scratch.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Asset & the Charts free?

Yes. The Asset & the Charts is completely free, like every course on Trading Coach. There is no subscription, no trial and no paid upgrade. Trading Coach is supported by PropFirm Compare, so the courses stay free for everyone.

How long does The Asset & the Charts take?

The Asset & the Charts has 8 lessons and about 7 minutes of video. It is self-paced: you can pause and come back any time, and your progress is saved.

Do I need trading experience for The Asset & the Charts?

No. It is a beginner course and explains every concept from the ground up.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. When you complete every lesson and quiz in the course, you get a certificate of completion with a link you can share.

How do I start the course?

Sign in with a free PropFirm Compare account, open the course and start the first lesson. It takes less than a minute.

Is this financial advice?

No. Trading Coach provides general trading education only. Trading futures, options and other leveraged products involves substantial risk of loss.

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