Trading Financial Instruments and the Psychology of Trading
What you'll learn
- Trading
- Financial markets
- Financial instruments
- Manage risk
- Manage emotions
- Technical analysis
- Fundamental analysis
Requirements
- Desire to make money from financial markets
Description
This course has four sections:
The first section provides a global overview of trading. Topics covered include but are not limited to how to choose a broker, start trading, analyze charts and markets, manage risk, and develop the right trading attitude.
The second section focuses on how to study charts, indicators, historical prices and patterns to predict future price movements. Topics include but are not limited to charting types, support and resistance, trendlines, reversal patterns, trend continuation patters, stochastic s, Dow theory, Fibonacci, and channels.
The third part provides a framework for analyzing and forecasting financial markets using fundamental analysis. Topics include but are not limited to central banks, monetary policy, interest rates, inflation, unemployment, geopolitical events, market Sentiment and correlations.
The final section emphasizes the importance of using risk management techniques in trading. Topics include but are not limited to setting risk management rules, managing profitable and loosing positions, investing vs. gambling, law of large numbers, position sizing, and correlated trades. This section also highlights the importance of psychology in trading. Topics include but are not limited to how to remain disciplined, manage fear and greed, escape damaging instincts, exit losing positions, and avoid revenge trading. Skills acquired in this section are crucial.
Who this course is for:
- Traders
- Finance students
- Income Seekers
- Profit
- Psychology
Course content
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Instructor
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- 4.7 Instructor Rating
- 16 Reviews
- 205 Students
- 2 Courses
Dr. Hicham Benjelloun received his PhD degree in Finance from University of North Texas in 2004. His PhD thesis investigated the important topic of stock market portfolio diversification. The recommendations of the thesis were recognized by many mutual fund managers as important and relevant to the industry.
Since 1999 he has worked full time for universities in the USA, Asia, Africa, and Europe. He has taught topics such as investments, corporate finance and capital budgeting, international finance, portfolio management, financial markets and institutions, and Islamic finance in different parts of the world. Overall, he had the opportunity to address audiences in over twenty countries either as professor, trainer, conference speaker, or guest speaker.
He has published papers in refereed international journals and chapters in edited books. His publications include topics such as portfolio diversification, financial markets efficiency, stock market predictability, Islamic finance, and education.
While teaching and conducting academic research he had the opportunity to participate in projects involving universities, stock markets, brokers, and regulatory authorities. For instance, he was the lead investigator of two projects funded by Qatar Stock Exchange and Qatar Financial Market Authority.
Dr. Hicham Benjelloun is also a trader who managed a Fund for two years. He is currently trading for his own account, advising other investors and managing a finance academy. His trading style revolves around good risk management and psychology.