8 Modules
2 - 3 MonthsOverview
Course Description
Gain a deep understanding of how the stock market works, how to analyze stocks, and how to trade profitably. Learn the psychology behind market movements, interpret technical charts, evaluate company fundamentals, and develop your own trading and investment strategies. This course combines theoretical knowledge with real-world market experience, ensuring you’re ready to trade smartly and effectively.
What you'll learn
- Stock market structure and functioning
- Technical analysis and chart reading
- Fundamental analysis and company valuation
- Trading psychology and risk management
- Intraday, swing, and long-term trading strategies
- Market indicators, patterns, and trends
- Portfolio building and diversification techniques
- Use of trading platforms and tools
- Understanding derivatives, options, and futures
Course Features:
- Live trading sessions and market simulations
- Hands-on charting and analysis practice
- Case studies of real stock movements
- Access to professional trading tools and software
- Interactive trading challenges and mock portfolios
- Guidance from experienced traders and market experts
- Certification upon completion
Course Content
Overview of financial markets: stock market, bond market, commodities
Key stock market participants: investors, traders, brokers, regulators
Understanding stock exchanges: NYSE, NASDAQ, etc.
Stock market indices: S&P 500, Dow Jones, NASDAQ Composite
What is a stock? Types of stocks: common vs. preferred
How to buy and sell stocks: market orders, limit orders, stop orders
Brokerage accounts: types and how to open one
Introduction to stock market platforms and tools
Understanding financial statements: income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement
Key financial ratios: P/E ratio, PEG ratio, ROE, ROI, etc.
Analyzing company performance and industry trends
Hands-on: Basic analysis of a company’s financials
Introduction to technical analysis and charting
Types of charts: line, bar, candlestick
Key technical indicators: moving averages, RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands
Understanding support and resistance levels, trends, and patterns
Hands-on: Analyzing stock charts and indicators
Overview of different investment styles: value investing, growth investing, income investing
Active vs. passive investing: advantages and disadvantages
Long-term vs. short-term strategies
Hands-on: Developing a basic investment strategy
Understanding risk and return in investing
Diversification and its importance in risk management
Asset allocation and portfolio construction
Hands-on: Creating a diversified investment portfolio
Introduction to behavioral finance: cognitive biases and market behavior
Common investor biases: overconfidence, herd behavior, loss aversion
Market sentiment and its impact on stock prices
Hands-on: Identifying biases in investing decisions
Introduction to derivatives: options, futures, and CFDs
Basic options strategies: calls, puts, covered calls, protective puts
Understanding ETFs and mutual funds
Introduction to alternative investments: real estate, commodities, cryptocurrencies
Hands-on: Basic analysis of an ETF or mutual fund
Overview of regulatory bodies: SEC, FINRA
Key regulations impacting the stock market
Insider trading and market manipulation
Ethical considerations in investing
Hands-on: Case studies on market regulations and ethics
Comprehensive project: analyzing a stock or creating a mock
Metricsinvestment portfolio
Integrating various concepts and techniques learned
Final project presentation and critique
Review of key concepts and takeaways
Q&A and troubleshooting
