Content
1. Stock Market Fundamentals
• Understanding Equity Markets and Stock Exchanges
• The Role of Market Participants (Retail vs. Institutional Investors)
• How Stock Prices Are Determined (Supply & Demand, Market Sentiment)
• Stock Market Instruments (Common vs. Preferred Stocks, ETFs)
• IPOs, Secondary Markets, and Market Indices
2. Fundamental Analysis
- Introduction to Fundamental Analysis
- Company Valuation Methods
- Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis
- Comparative Company Valuation (P/E, EV/EBITDA).
- Dividend Discount Models (DDM)
- Macro and Microeconomic Factors Affecting Stocks.
- Economic Indicators (GDP, Interest Rates, Inflation)
- Analyzing Company Growth Potential and Industry Trends
3. Technical Analysis
- Introduction to Technical Analysis vs. Fundamental Analysis
- Stock Charts, Candlestick Patterns, and Charting Tools
- Candlestick Patterns (Doji, Hammer, Engulfing, etc.).
- Chart Types: Line, Bar, and Candlestick.
- Trend Analysis
- Identifying Market Trends (Uptrend, Downtrend, Sideways).
- Trend Lines and Channels
- Technical Indicators
- Moving Averages (SMA, EMA)
- Relative Strength Index (RSI)
- Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)
- Bollinger Bands, Fibonacci Retracements, and Pivot Points
4. Stock Screening & Research
- How to Conduct Stock Research
- Setting Filters: Market Cap, P/E Ratios, Dividends, Growth Rates.
- Analyzing Sectoral and Industry Trends
- Evaluating Company News, Earnings Reports, and Analyst Ratings
5. Portfolio Management
- Diversification Strategies
- Building a Risk-Adjusted Portfolio
- Asset Allocation Models (60/40, Growth vs. Value)
- Rebalancing a Portfolio
- Dollar-Cost Averaging vs. Lump Sum Investing
6. Risk Management and Position Sizing.
- Identifying Risk Tolerance Levels
- Calculating Risk-to-Reward Ratios
- Stop-Loss Orders, Limit Orders, and Market Orders
- Techniques to Protect Your Portfolio (Hedging with Options)
7. Behavioral Finance & Trading Psychology
- Understanding Market Psychology and Investor Biases
Common Cognitive Biases (Overconfidence, Anchoring, FOMO) - Emotional Discipline and Managing Stress
- Developing a Consistent Trading Routine
8. Real-World Applications & Case Studies
- Analyzing Historical Market Data
- Real-Time Stock Analysis & Market Simulations
- How to Conduct Earnings Call Analysis
- Assessing Major Market Crashes and Recoveries (Dot-Com Bubble, 2008 Financial Crisis)
9. Q&A, Real-Time Simulations & Mentorship
- Q&A Sessions on Key Topics
- Interactive Stock Market Simulators
- Personal Mentorship for Career Growth in Stock Trading
- Group Discussions and Peer Learning