Course Overview

Trading Fundamentals is a comprehensive course designed to provide participants with essential knowledge and skills to embark on their journey in the financial markets. From understanding the basics of trading to mastering various investment vehicles and trading strategies, this course equips individuals with the tools needed to make informed trading decisions. Through practical insights and expert guidance, participants will gain confidence in navigating the complexities of the trading landscape.

 

Prerequisites

  • Trainees should be proficient in web surfing. 
  • Able to communicate in English.
  • For in-person training, do bring along a laptop.

Target Audience

This course is tailored for working professionals in Singapore who seeks to learn more about trading. It is suitable for:

  • Finance professionals seeking to enhance their trading expertise.
  • Entrepreneurs looking to diversify their investment portfolio.
  • Students aspiring to pursue a career in trading.
  • Anyone with a keen interest in learning the fundamentals of trading.

Course Highlights

  • Practical exercises and case studies to reinforce learning.
  • Exploration of trading psychology and risk management.
  • Comprehensive overview of various investment vehicles and trading strategies.
  • Hands-on experience with technical and fundamental analysis techniques.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the foundational concepts of trading and different trading styles.
  • Gain knowledge of various investment vehicles and how they operate.
  • Develop an understanding of options contracts and strategies.
  • Master trading psychology to overcome biases and manage emotions effectively.
  • Learn practical trading strategies including technical and fundamental analysis, as well as risk management techniques.

Course Outline

  • Definition and importance of trading
  • Overview of different trading styles (Position trading, Swing trading, Day trading, Scalp trading)
  • Introduction to financial markets and what’s a broker.
  • Direct (Stocks, Fixed Income, Commodity, Real Estate)
  • Indirect (ETFs, REITs, Mutual Funds, Unit Trusts, Hedge Funds, Venture Capital, Leveraged Buy Outs)
  • Understand how each investment vehicle operates.
  • Understanding financial markets and their dynamics
  • Overview of options contracts and their characteristics
  • Differentiating between call and put options.
  • Understand In-The-Money (ITM), At-The-Money (ATM) and Out-of-The-Money (OTM) Options
  • Understand the various option strategies.
  • Understanding emotions in trading.
  • Overcoming biases (Loss Aversion, Endowment Effect, Status Quo Bias, Confirmation Bias)
  • Developing discipline and patience
  • Managing stress and maintaining mental well-being.

Technical Analysis:

  • Perform candlestick analysis.
  • Introduction to technical indicators (RSI, MACD, Simple Moving Average).
  • Developing a trading plan based on technical analysis.

Fundamental Analysis:

  • Understand Economic indicators and their impact on markets.
  • Perform company analysis (Financial statements, Ratios).
  • Perform industry analysis.
  • Identifying undervalued and overvalued assets (PE Ratios).

Risk Management:

  • Understanding importance of risk management in trading

Certification

A certificate of completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Course Fees

$788 $488

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