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Stock Market Trading and Equity Markets Professional Course
Rating: 4.4 out of 5(109 ratings)
3,741 students

What you'll learn

  • Describe the full range of equity products (stocks) available in stock market trading, and how they fit within global equity markets.
  • Explore how to make money in equity market, including investment strategies and trading techniques for long-term stock investing.
  • Understand stock market trading dynamics, including the structure, pricing, and valuation of stocks and equity indices.
  • Learn how stocks and equities are traded, and how market participants interact in stock market trading to execute trades effectively.
  • Delve into trading on the stock market, and how trading mechanisms like futures trading and options trading shape market activity.
  • Recognize the key differences between traditional equities, equity indices, and related derivatives like futures and options.
  • Explore how to trade stock options, and learn how options trading can provide leverage and risk management in equity markets.

Course content

5 sections • 19 lectures • 2h 33m total length

  • Welcome!0:52
  • Types of Products/Shares10:27

    In this module, you will learn about the different types of products and shares available in the market, including common stock, preferred stock, and derivatives.

  • Buying Shares & Equities8:03

    This module covers the process of buying shares and equities, including how to research and evaluate potential investments, place orders, and manage a portfolio.

  • Tesco Example7:59

    In this module, you will learn about the Tesco company as an example of a publicly-traded corporation, including its history, business model, financial performance, and market position.

  • Types of Shares and Exchanges11:23

    This module includes information on the various types of shares available, such as common and preferred stock, and the role of exchanges in facilitating the buying and selling of these securities.

  • Depository Receipts7:04

    In this module, you will learn about depository receipts, which are financial instruments that represent the ownership of a specific number of shares in a foreign publicly-traded company.

  • Types of Investors, Diversification and Volatility7:03

    "This module covers the different types of investors, including retail, institutional, and passive, and the importance of diversification in managing risk and volatility in investments.

  • Quiz: Module 1

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of mathematics is recommended.
  • Proficiency in English is required for effective course comprehension.

Description

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to equity products, covering both direct and indirect investments in the equity market. Learners will gain insights into the different types of equities, including stocks, equity indices, and how investors interact with these assets on various stock exchanges. The program highlights the importance of diversification and volatility, and their roles in equity portfolios.

The course goes in-depth on equity indices, with a focus on tracking funds and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Learners will also be introduced to derivatives such as forward contracts, futures, equity swaps, options, and other structured products commonly used in securities trading.

Course Structure:

This course is divided into 16 lectures across 3 sections:

  • An Introduction to Equities

  • Understanding Equity Indices

  • How to Buy the Market

Why This Course?

  • Comprehensive Coverage: Learn about stocks, equity indices, tracking funds, and ETFs

  • Hands-On Learning: Explore practical examples and real-world applications of stock market trading

  • Diverse Audience: Perfect for professionals in financial services, investment firms, and anyone looking to trade equities and stocks effectively

More about this course and Starweaver

This course is led by a seasoned capital markets industry practitioner and executive with many years of hands-on, in-the-trenches financial markets sales, trading and analysis work. It has been designed, produced and delivered by Starweaver. Starweaver is one of the most highly regarded, well-established training providers in the World, providing training courses to many of the leading financial institutions and technology companies, including:

Ahli United Bank; Mashreqbank; American Express; ANZ Bank; ATT; Banco Votorantim; Bank of America; Bank of America Global Markets; Bank of America Private Bank; Barclay Bank; BMO Financial Group; BMO Financial Services; BNP Paribas; Boeing; Cigna; Citibank; Cognizant; Commerzbank; Credit Lyonnais/Calyon; Electrosonic; Farm Credit Administration; Fifth Third Bank; GENPACT; GEP Software; GLG Group; Hartford; HCL; HCL; Helaba; HSBC; HSBC Corporate Bank; HSBC India; HSBC Private Bank; Legal & General; National Australia Bank; Nomura Securities; PNC Financial Services Group; Quintiles; RAK Bank; Regions Bank; Royal Bank of Canada; Royal Bank of Scotland; Santander Corporate Bank; Tata Consultancy Services; Union Bank; ValueMomentum; Wells Fargo; Wells Fargo India Solutions; Westpac Corporate Bank; Wipro; and, many others.

Happy learning.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is designed for learners of all levels who want to strengthen their knowledge of the equities, equity market, and securities trading. It is ideal for those interested in enhancing their understanding of equity indices, diversification, and investment strategies.

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