Fundamentals of Investing
Designed for beginners, this course focuses on trading in the stock market.
The perfect choice for
Full-time workers
You want to manage your capital through the stock markets
Self-employed
You want to manage your capital through the stock markets
Course content
1
Lesson 1. Understanding Stocks and Bonds
- Concepts of equity and debt investments
- Key characteristics of stocks and bonds
- Understanding price movements and market trends
- Role of brokers and trading platforms
2
Lesson 2: Investment Instruments
- Overview of ETFs, mutual funds, and index funds
- Differences between active and passive investment vehicles
- Choosing the right instrument for your goals
3
Lesson 3: Diversification and Portfolio Strategies
- Importance of asset allocation and diversification
- Sector and geographic diversification
- Balancing risk and return in a portfolio
4
Lesson 4: Market Mechanics and Trading
- How financial markets operate
- Differences between active and passive investment vehicles
- Types of orders: market, limit, stop-loss
- Concepts of short and long positions
5
Lesson 5: Portfolio Building and Performance Analysis
- Steps to create a diversified investment portfolio
- Analyzing historical performance of different portfolios
- Practical backtesting and adjustments for optimization
- Developing a personalized investment strategy
