Introduction to Trading and Investing

The course begins by introducing trading itself – the concepts, basic terminology used, psychological elements, core trading strategies, asset classes, and broker choice considerations.

You’ll explore the basics of fundamental analysis – looking at economic indicators, the news, and quantitative fundamentals, and how to perform fundamental analysis on companies.

It’s then on to technical analysis. You’ll begin with reading a chart, candlestick basics, and support and resistance, before moving onto trading indicators – covering common signals, patterns, the importance of trading volume, and moving averages. Finally, we’ll look into advanced charting techniques – learning about the Average Directional Index (ADX) and Relative Strength Index (RSI).

We’ll explore how to manage money and accurately assess risk and reward. We’ll also compare trading with investing and consider their core differences, pros, and cons.

The course rounds out with a look at the basics and strategies of investing. We’ll consider the way to view and create a portfolio with a focus on diversification and asset classes, and how to go about setting investment goals. We’ll then look at the six key strategies of investing, splitting these into two categories – index funds and individual stocks and securities.

By studying this course, you will:

• Understand trading concepts, strategies and terminology
• Learn about fundamental analysis
• Learn about technical analysis
• Become familiar with money management and assessing risk and reward
• Learn the basics and strategies of investing
• Acquire the knowledge and confidence to develop a portfolio

If you’re interested in trading and investing but don’t know where to start or have dabbled but would like to get a better understanding of the core fundamentals of how markets and investments work, then this is the course you’ve been waiting for.

Beyond the trading and investing techniques themselves, the course will also arm you with additional knowledge that is just as important to your success, with advice on goal setting, risk management, and investment psychology.

Please note: This course is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to trade or invest. It does not qualify you to act as a licensed financial advisor or investment professional. Always seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions, and remember that all trading and investing involves risk.