Learn to trade

Start by reading the chart.

Finn, ChartQuest's turtle guide with an orange shell, jetpack, and gold compass

Trading means buying and selling things like stocks. A chart shows how prices have moved. Start with the pictures. Then practice with play money.

Read the picture

Time moves right. Higher prices sit higher.

Five candles with arrows showing time to the right and price upward.
Read a trading chart →

Spot the clues

Each candle has a start and finish. Together, they show a bigger move.

An overall rising chart with some falling candles along the way.
Read a candle →

Practice a decision

Spot a clue. Make a guess. See what happens next.

An upward chart whose final candle turns down, showing why a guess can be wrong.
Practice with play money →

Does a rising chart promise another rise?

Show answer

No. A chart shows past moves. The next move can change.

Try it with Finn

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