Mastering stocks and indices
What you'll learn
By the end of this section, students will:
Understand index construction, weighting, and sector impacts on price movement.
Analyze stocks vs. indices using trend, momentum, volume, and market breadth.
Use ETFs and index futures to express directional and hedging views.
Incorporate earnings cycles, economic data, and volatility (e.g., VIX) into trade planning.
Build a rule-based strategy with position sizing, risk/reward, and post-trade review.
How to Start Trading Stocks
What you'll learn
The basics of how the stock market works
Key differences between trading and investing
How to open a brokerage account and place your first trade
Introduction to stock analysis: technical vs. fundamental
Essential tips for managing risk and protecting your capital
Forex vs stocks
What you'll learn
Core differences between the Forex and stock markets
Pros and cons of trading currencies vs. individual stocks
Market structure, trading hours, and liquidity comparison
What influences price movements in each market
How to decide which market suits your trading personality and goals
Bonds vs stocks
What you'll learn
The basic structure and purpose of both stocks and bonds
Key differences in risk, return, volatility, and income generation
How market conditions affect stocks and bonds differently
When to prioritize bonds vs. stocks in your portfolio
How to build a diversified strategy using both asset classes
Trading Earnings Season
What you'll learn
What earnings season is and how it affects market behavior
How to interpret earnings reports, analyst expectations, and guidance
Trading strategies before, during, and after earnings announcements
Tools for finding upcoming earnings and tracking volatility
Risk management techniques specific to earnings-related trades
Trading an IPO
What you'll learn
What an IPO is and how the IPO process works
How to analyze a company before it goes public
Key factors that influence IPO price movement
Trading strategies for IPO day and post-IPO opportunities
Risks and challenges unique to IPO trading
Trading Calculators
What you'll learn
How to use different types of trading calculators, including pip, margin, profit/loss, and position size calculators
How to accurately calculate risk and reward before entering a trade
How to determine the correct position size based on account balance and risk tolerance
How to calculate margin requirements based on leverage and instrument type
How to integrate calculator results into your overall trading strategy and risk management plan
Introduction to Trading Stocks
What you'll learn
Key Takeaways from the Trading Stocks Course
Understand Stock Market Basics – Learn what stocks are, how stock exchanges function, and the role of brokers and regulators.
Different Trading Styles – Explore approaches such as day trading, swing trading, and position trading, and identify which fits your goals.
Reading Charts & Indicators – Gain the ability to analyze stock charts, recognize patterns, and apply technical indicators for informed decisions.
Fundamental Analysis – Discover how to evaluate company performance using earnings, balance sheets, and market news.
Risk & Money Management – Learn essential strategies for managing risk, setting stop-losses, and protecting your trading capital.
Market Psychology – Understand trader behavior, emotions, and how market sentiment influences stock prices.
Building a Trading Plan – Create a structured, disciplined approach to trading that supports long-term growth.
Hands-on Learning – Apply knowledge through practice examples, simulated trades, and real market scenarios.




