Introduction To Financial Markets - CPD Accredited

This Beginners Introduction to Financial Markets Course will give you a foundation for trading, starting with the stock exchange and moving onto some major instruments and methods, with a focus on Forex.

Instructor Matt Shaw takes you through this CPD accredited course, to give you a foundation for trading, starting with the stock exchange and the different types of asset class and markets, while moving onto some major instruments and methods. With a focus on Forex, this course is perfect for beginners looking to take a leap into the stock market sector.

You will be able to:

- Understand what a stock exchange is and why companies sell shares.
- Master the main types of asset class that are traded, and some of their unique points.
- Master the 3 main types of market, and some securities sold on them.
- Comprehend what the Forex is, and some basic points about currency trading.
- Understand what cash instruments and derivatives are, and also about different methods.

This course is devised to take you from a complete novice with zero or limited experience of the financial markets, to a level of understanding that will enable you to be confident enough to set up your trading account and placing trades.

Programme content as follows:

• 1: Financial instruments and trading methods
• 2: Different types of Asset class
• 3: Forex in detail
• 4: The different types of traders
• 5: What is a Stock Exchange
• 6: Types of financial markets
• 7: What to consider when becoming a trader
• 8: Introduction to Technical Analysis
• 9: The Economic Calendar and Fundamental Analysis
• 10: Psychological Biases and market rationality