Day trading for beginners
Learn how day trading actually works: markets to start with, session times, risk per trade, position sizing, order types and the routine that keeps beginners in the game.
9 min read
Read the guideTrading Syndicate guides
Guides to day trading, gold and dividend investing
Every guide below is written in plain language for a South African audience and mapped to the live tools on this site — cycle stages, order blocks and rand-based portfolio plans.
How to trade gold (XAUUSD)
A practical guide to trading gold spot: what actually moves XAUUSD, how real rates and the dollar matter, best sessions, order blocks, stop placement and position sizing.
8 min read
Read the guideUSA news events that move markets
CPI, non-farm payrolls, FOMC, GDP and PMI: what each US economic release measures, why it moves gold, USA100 and USA30, and how to trade around the calendar safely.
8 min read
Read the guideDividend investing in South Africa
How to build dividend income from South Africa: JSE and US shares on EasyEquities, dividend safety, payout ratios, withholding tax, FX spreads and net-of-fee rand yields.
9 min read
Read the guideHow to trade the Nasdaq 100 (USA100)
A plain-language guide to trading the Nasdaq 100 (USA100): what actually moves the index, which sessions matter for South African traders, how to read cycle stage and order blocks, and how to size risk.
8 min read
Read the guideEducational only. Trading Syndicate is not a financial advisor and nothing here is financial advice. Trading and investing carry risk — do your own research and speak to a licensed advisor before committing money.