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Day Trading Fundamentals: Risk Management and Trader Psychology
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Price
£19.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
0.9 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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  • CPD Quality Standard Certificate - £6.99
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Overview

Day trading can seem thrilling, fast decisions, instant results, but without the right preparation, it often leads to quick losses. Day Trading Fundamentals: Risk Management and Trader Psychology was created for those who want more than luck on their side. If you’ve ever felt the pressure of making rushed trading decisions or struggled with the emotional highs and lows of the market, this course offers a stable guide. You’ll gain key strategies to manage your risks wisely and shape a clear mental framework. That way, you make confident choices and avoid the most common mistakes that cause traders to quit.

The biggest challenge many face in day trading isn’t a lack of knowledge, it’s managing fear, overconfidence, or impatience. This course helps solve that by focusing on your thinking and your setup, not just on charts. By learning how to control your risk and sharpen your discipline, you give yourself the edge many others miss. The goal is to help you build a reliable foundation, create strong habits, and understand the logic behind each trade, so that every trade is guided by reason, not emotion.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the basics of day trading and how it works.
  • Learn how to read and apply basic technical analysis tools.
  • Create and manage a personal risk control system.
  • Improve emotional discipline for more consistent trading choices.
  • Track performance and reflect on outcomes to support improvement.

Certificates

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

3
sections
7
lectures
0h 55m
total

Description

Day Trading Fundamentals: Risk Management and Trader Psychology is a focused course designed to help you build a solid, informed approach to short-term trading. Starting with the basics of day trading, it walks you through the key tools and habits needed to support long-term improvement. The course guides you through technical analysis basics, risk control systems, and the mindset needed to handle daily fluctuations. Each part is structured to help you grow your confidence and take the guesswork out of your trading process.

This course includes five core modules: from technical setups to managing your trades and analysing performance. You'll also cover the psychology of trading and how it can support or harm your results. With structured content and examples, it helps you understand what a good trading decision looks like and how to repeat it. Whether you're starting out or already trading, the course supports clearer strategies, fewer mistakes, and stronger trading habits. The aim is to give you better structure, better focus, and better results.

Course Curriculum:

Module 1 Introduction to Day Trading

Module 2 Setting Up for Success

Module 3 Technical Analysis Basics

Module 4 Risk Management and Psychology

Module 5 Executing Trades and Performance

Who is this course for?

This Day Trading Fundamentals: Risk Management and Trader Psychology:

  • Beginners interested in learning day trading from the ground up
  • Traders looking to improve their decision-making and focus
  • Anyone struggling with risk or emotional control in trades
  • Learners interested in technical analysis for short-term markets
  • Individuals seeking a structured approach to self-guided trading

Requirements

No formal qualification is required to take this Day Trading Fundamentals: Risk Management and Trader Psychology.

Career path

  • Retail Day Trader – typically £25,000 to £60,000 per year
  • Trading Assistant – approximately £22,000 to £45,000 annually
  • Junior Financial Analyst – earns around £28,000 to £50,000 yearly
  • Proprietary Trader – expected salary ranges from £40,000 to £90,000
  • Trading Strategy Developer – often earns £35,000 to £70,000 per year

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