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SafeTrading

About

Research and education for people who want to check before they trade

SafeTrading is a developing trading research and education publication covering forex, crypto and stocks. We explain how trading works, what it costs and how to check a provider, so you can decide with a clearer view of the risks.

Where we are

SafeTrading is at an early stage. This page and our policies describe what the publication is for and the standards it works to. Research, tools and guides will be added as each piece is completed and checked.

We do not sell trading services, give personalized advice or manage money. All trading carries risk, and nothing we publish can remove it.

Who it is for

  • People new to trading who want to understand how trading works, what it costs and how risk builds up before they open an account.
  • Traders choosing a provider who want to know which company they would be dealing with, how it is regulated and what its terms say.
  • Anyone weighing an offer such as a platform, course or signal service, who wants to check it before paying.

We write for individual, non-professional traders. We cannot assess your personal circumstances.

What we cover

Four areas, built up over time. None is yet published in full.

Broker researchIn preparation
The companies behind trading brands: their regulated entities, fees, products, restrictions and terms, with sources and the date checked.
Trading toolsIn preparation
Calculators for position size, pip value, margin and risk, with the assumptions behind each result stated.
EducationIn preparation
Guides and a glossary that explain trading mechanics, costs and risk management in plain English.
Trading safetyIn preparation
How regulation works, how to check a provider and how to read official regulator warnings.

Our principles

The editorial policy sets out how these work in practice.

  1. 01

    Clear explanations

    Plain language, defined terms and worked examples. If something is complicated, we explain why, not just what.

  2. 02

    Traceable evidence

    Claims about a named business link to their source and say when it was checked, so you can verify them yourself.

  3. 03

    Transparent commercial relationships

    If we earn money from a business we write about, or share ownership with it, we say so where it matters.

  4. 04

    Honest limitations

    We say what we could not verify, where rules differ between countries, and what a tool or article cannot tell you.

About the name

SafeTrading is the name of this publication, not a claim that trading, or any provider we write about, is safe. Read the risk disclaimer before relying on anything we publish.

How we work