What you'll learn:
- A comprehensive understanding of stock market as part of the capital market focused on investment and trading which is an important facet of the Capital Markets
- The concept of Share, Securities, Market participants, Equity, Fixed income and concept of Derivatives
- An understanding of IPO,FPO and their pricing. Face value, Book value and Market price of a share
- The concept of Profit, Dividend and Growth
- Primary market, Secondary market and how a trade happens
- The requirement of Depository, Depository Participant and Clearing House
- How do I start investing and place a Buy or Sell order
- The various market players and stock price volatility
- Difference between Investor and the Trader
- Arbitrator, Hedger and other players
- Broad concept of Fundamental Analysis, Financial statements, Ratios and other stock parameters
- Broad concept of Technical Analysis, Candle stick charts and Technical Indicators
- The concept of Derivatives like Futures and Options and the concept of Hedging
The Genesis
Stock Market and Bond Market are the two important constituents of the Capital Markets where capital is raised from the public. Investment and trading in the Capital Markets, particularly the Stock Market is an art and a science. Do not indulge in it without proper knowledge.
People often trade in shares and derivatives like Futures, Options, Call Options, Put options and even Algo trading without the basic understanding of stock market
The instructor believes that when people Invest and Trade without proper and adequate knowledge they end up making losses. They shy away from learning because they think that the subject is too confusing and risky.
The Void
Almost every person you meet, want to invest in stocks and shares but they are reluctant to learn. Not because they do not want to learn but because they find it too confusing. There is no dearth of courses on stock market education but getting a structured course which explains the concepts in a simple and understandable manner is indeed difficult to get. The void of lucid and interesting education on stock market remains.
Why choose this course?
In this course hosted by PRUDENCE Engineering and Financial Consultants, Col (Dr) Shabbar Shahid explains the gambit of Stock Market Investment and Trading, which is an essential facet of the Capital markets, in a very simple and lucid manner. The instructor is a post graduate engineer, an MBA in Finance, a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers(India) and a doctorate in Management. Thus, qualified to be an instructor on the subject. The intent is to impart conceptual education rather than offering tips on what to do.
Layout and Content
This course is designed to dispel the fear of stock market by structuring it in four sections as follows: -
Section 1. Titled Know the Stock Market as a Playfield, explains various aspects of the stock market like what is the concept of a share, what is shareholding and capital structure, what are IPOs and FPOs and what is the concept of their pricing, the concept of Profit, Dividend and Growth, what is Primary and Secondary market and how a trade happens, what is a Depository, Depository Participant and Clearing house, the logic of share price fluctuations and how one can start investing in a stock market.
Section 2. Titled Know the Market Players and how they play, makes the student familiar with the various market players like Arbitrators, Hedgers or Hedge Funds, Institutional Investors, FIIs, DIIs, HNIs, Business news channels, Analysts, Panellists and Speculators apart from Investors and Traders. The students get a clear idea of what the intentions and agenda of these players are and how they influence the stock price.
Section 3. Titled Know the Parameters and Rules of the Game, is all about broad understanding of Investment and Trading nuances like Fundamental Analysis, Financial Statements, Ratios and other stock parameters, Candlestick patterns, Technical Indicators and Technical analysis, meaning of Derivatives etc.
Section 4. This is an Add On section intended to answer the questions from students in the form of video answers.
Aspects like Technical Analysis, Fundamental Analysis and day trading are briefly touched upon in this course.
Who should go for this course?
This course is ideally suited for:
1. Beginners and Novices: Those new to the world of stock market investment and trading, who may feel intimidated or overwhelmed by the complexities of the market, will find this course to be an excellent starting point. It offers a structured approach to learning and demystifies key concepts.
2. Finance Professionals and Accountants: Individuals looking to pursue a career in the capital markets, particularly in stock market investment and trading, will benefit from the comprehensive understanding provided by this course.
3. Current Investors and Traders: Individuals who are already investing or trading in the stock market but facing challenges or sustaining losses due to a lack of conceptual knowledge will gain valuable insights and strategies to enhance their performance.
4. Students of Finance, Commerce, and Financial Management: Students pursuing academic courses related to finance, commerce, or capital markets will find this course to be a valuable supplement to their studies, providing practical insights and real-world applications.
5. Anyone Seeking Clarity and Confidence: Those who "think" they understand the stock market but lack a solid conceptual foundation will benefit from the clear and comprehensive knowledge offered by this course. It provides the confidence to make informed decisions in the market.
This course will particularly be helpful to people who are already investing or trading in stock market but sustaining losses due to inadequate conceptual knowledge.
This course will help the students of finance, commerce and those pursuing or intending to pursue financial management courses or courses in Capital Markets.
Finance Professionals and Accountants who intend to pursue a career in the Capital Markets, particularly the stock market will find it useful as it provides a comprehensive understanding of the stock market as a part of the capital market
Most important, it is not uncommon to see people who “think” that they know adequately about the stock market but in reality, they only know the surface and have no conceptual knowledge. This course will help them the most.
This course in Not specific to Indian stock market or US stock market or indices like Nifty, Sensex, NASDAQ or Dow Jones but a conceptual course applicable to all stock markets across the globe.
The instructor knows the subject well and speaks to the point without any glamour, frills or divergence thus, respecting the value of time.
End Result and Key Takeaways
Completion of this course will give the students a clear and comprehensive knowledge of the stock market based on which they can begin their investment and trading journey and ultimately with due practice and experience, they can become professional Investors and Traders.
This course in Not specific to Indian stock market or US stock market or indices like Nifty, Sensex, NASDAQ or Dow Jones but a conceptual course applicable to all stock markets across the globe.
The instructor knows the subject well and speaks to the point without any glamour, frills or divergence thus, respecting the value of time.
About the Instructor.
The instructor Col (Dr) Shabbar Shahid is an Army Veteran with a passion for teaching. He is a post graduate mechanical engineer, an MBA in Finance, a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India) and a Doctorate in Management with over 4 decades of experience. He also holds a "Distinguished Instructor" grading awarded by the Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering. Thus, qualified to speak on the subject and be your instructor.
Legal Disclaimer:
This course is purely for educational purposes. Investment and trading in stock market involves financial risk. Students taking this course are advised to exercise due diligence before making any investment or trade in stock market. The instructor or any party related to this course or it's content will not be responsible for any kind of loss to anyone in anyway, due to this course.
