A Value Investing Approach to the Stock Market

The lesson introduces the important elements of the stock market that are necessary to get a general idea of it. It sets a solid base for the student to become an informed investor.

The lesson explains stock charts with the aim of giving an idea of the historical market cycles of the US stock market. Stock charts of AAPL is also used to explain the price movements of individual stocks

The lesson introduces the financial terms and ratios required to successfully complete this course and understand any other reading material relating to investing and the stock market.

The lesson cover the 3 financial statements, The Balance Sheet, The Income Statement and The Cash-flow Statement. The important element of these statements are addressed and the relevant points and areas are highlighted.

The lesson presents and explains 5 guidelines inspired by the value investing principles of Graham, that can be used to screen out stock to create a portfolio of a recommended number of 30 stocks. The guidelines ensure that the safety of principle and also a decent return for the investor and can be used for your whole career. This can be associated with 'Portfolio on Autopilot' technique 1 and be used as your sole investing pathway.

The lesson introduces the celebrated Bargain Issues of Benjamin Graham. The technique is targeted at the enterprising investor who is willing to spend his time and effort on analyzing a wide variety of companies to find these high-return stocks. A portfolio of these stocks will generate a high return with a low risk.

The lesson illustrates how to do the necessary calculations and identify bargain stocks. The procedure is broken down into small steps and presented so that anyone can undertand and use this wonderful technique.

The lesson will introduce the first 'Portfolio on Autopilot' technique which presents the investor a time tested system that will guide his investing activities. While giving a decent return, the method will protect the investor against mistakes that he can make regarding the timimg and amount of money invested.

The lesson will introduce the second 'Portfolio on Autopilot' technique which allows the investor to set up the investment, kick back and relax. This method will give a decent return with minimum risk and burden on the investor.