Swing & Position Trading for People with Day Jobs
A practical, higher-timeframe course from FX Academy that teaches swing and position trading for busy people: wider stops, smaller size, holding through scheduled news, and a weekly 1‑hour routine. Enrol at https://fxacademy.example.com/courses and practise on a FREE demo with our partner broker Exness: https://one.exnessonelink.com/a/vwl4i9qqfv. Trading forex on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Most retail traders lose money. Never trade with funds you cannot afford to lose.
What you'll learn
- Plan higher-timeframe swing trades on daily/4H/weekly charts and define trade validity rules
- Size a position so a stop-out costs exactly X% of the account (use 0.5–2% guidelines)
- Apply the correct position-sizing formula: position size = risk amount ÷ (stop distance in pips × pip value)
- Calculate pip value, margin and lot-size for standard/mini/micro lots and understand leverage effects
- Use Average True Range (ATR) and volatility filters to set wider, sensible stops
- Manage trades across scheduled news and compute swap/rollover costs for holding trades 1–30+ days
- Run a reproducible 1‑hour/day and 1‑hour/week routine: scanning, entries, risk checks and journaling
- Backtest higher-timeframe setups and move from demo to live with a clear checklist
Inside the course
6 stages · 24lessons, easiest first. Here's a preview — the full lesson-by-lesson outline opens when you enroll.
Module 1 — Course Foundation, Tools & Routine
Set up the right environment and habits for higher-timeframe swing trading. Includes account/broker checks (spreads, swap, execution), demo-first workflow, and a reproducible daily/weekly routine. Module ends with a quiz.
- Welcome, course structure and how to use it35 min
- Broker selection, spreads, execution and swap basics35 min
- Demo-first workflow and software setup (platforms, charts, templates)35 min
- A 1‑hour/day and weekly routine for busy traders40 min
- 2Module 2 — Higher-Timeframe Market Structure & Technical Tools4 lessons + quiz
- 3Module 3 — Position Sizing, Pip Values & Margin Mechanics4 lessons + quiz
- 4Module 4 — Entry, Execution & Trade Management for Swings4 lessons + quiz
- 5Module 5 — Holding Through News, Swap/Rollover & Carry Costs4 lessons + quiz
- 6Module 6 — Backtesting, Journaling, Psychology & Demo-to-Live4 lessons + quiz
Every lesson is long-form and fact-checked, with worked numeric examples, diagrams and an end-of-stage quiz. Enroll once — it's yours for life.
Sample the teaching first
We wrote a free in-depth guide on this exact topic — read it, and if the teaching style clicks, the course goes ten times deeper.
Read: Swing Trading Forex 2026: Practical Plan for Day JobsFrequently asked questions
Is this course really worth paying for?
Every Forex Fluency course is a deep, structured program — long-form fact-checked lessons, fully worked numeric examples, diagrams and end-of-module quizzes. At $83 it costs less than one impulsive, uneducated trade typically loses.
How do I access the course after paying?
Checkout takes a minute. Once your payment is confirmed you receive an access code by email — enter it on the My Learning page and every lesson unlocks instantly, forever.
Do I need a trading account first?
No. You only need a free demo account for the practice exercises, and we show you exactly when and how to open one — no deposit required.
Will this course make me profitable?
No honest school promises that. Most retail traders lose money; education, risk management and disciplined practice are what separate the minority who succeed. This course gives you that foundation — the results depend on you.
Is it self-paced?
Completely. Lessons are written, not scheduled — read them any time, on any device, and your progress is saved as you go.