Risk and Planning
Module 17 — Foundation Review
- I can explain what XAUUSD represents
- I can name the main drivers of the gold price
- I understand the dollar and interest-rate relationships
- I know which releases move gold and how I will handle them
- I read gold structure from the higher timeframe first
- I apply the official InstaSwich definitions to gold levels
- I calculate position size from my stop and my broker's specification
- I have a written gold trading plan
Key concepts
- Gold drivers require context
- Structure and S&R guide analysis
- Risk determines survival
Practical example
Review a chart from macro context through structure, level, confirmation, stop, size, and target.
Common mistake
Moving forward while position sizing or event risk remains unclear.
Knowledge check
Check your understanding
Foundation assessment
Introduction to Gold Trading — Foundation Review
Answer every question. A score of 70% completes the foundation review. You can retake it at any time.
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