Learn the basics

Overview

Obside Chat acts as a built-in coach. Ask substantive questions — about a trading concept, a financial term, a risk-management method, or how to read a document — and get pedagogical, simple and contextualized answers.

It's the ideal tool to grow your skills at your own pace, without going through dozens of tutorials.

How to phrase your request

Ask your question as you would to a mentor: mention your level if you wish (beginner, intermediate), and the context in which you want to apply what you learn.

Example requests

Example #1 — Reading an earnings report

"Teach me how to read a quarterly earnings report and what to focus on."

Example #2 — Position sizing

"Explain how to size positions based on account risk and stop distance."

Example #3 — Options basics

"Explain how options work, with beginner-friendly examples."