Stock Market – Fundamentals

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Want to learn about the intricacies of stock markets? How do they function? Ready to invest? – Don’t worry we’ve got you from scratch!

Stock Market Essentials course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the stock market and the fundamentals of investing. This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the world of stocks, understand market mechanics, and make informed investment decisions. Through engaging modules, students will learn about the stock market’s structure, investment basics, and evaluation techniques, preparing them to become savvy and responsible investors.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understanding Stocks and How the Stock Market Works: Learn the basics of stocks, how they are traded, and the role of the stock market in the economy. Understand key concepts such as shares, dividends, and market indices.
  • The Mechanics of Primary and Secondary Markets: Discover the differences between primary and secondary markets, how initial public offerings (IPOs) work, and the process of buying and selling stocks on secondary markets.
  • Want to Invest? Here Are the Basics You Need to Know: Gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of investing, including risk assessment, diversification, and investment strategies. Learn about different types of investments and how to get started.
  • Comprehensive Guide to Evaluating Investments: Explore various methods for evaluating investments, including fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and financial ratios. Learn how to analyze a company's performance and make informed investment decisions.
  • What Does It Mean to Invest: Understand the broader concept of investing, including the goals and benefits of investing, the importance of a long-term perspective, and the impact of compound interest. Learn how to set financial goals and create a personal investment plan.

Course Content

Understanding Stocks and How the Stock Market Works
Investing in the stock market provides a way for individuals to own a part of companies and potentially benefit from their growth. Understanding the basics of stocks and the stock market helps investors make informed decisions and manage their investments effectively.

  • The basics of Stock Market
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  • Key Terminology
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  • How does the Stock Market work: Indian Overview
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  • Trading in the Stock Market
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  • How to develop a Stock Investor Mindset
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  • Introduction to Stock Market by Buzz Lightyear
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The Mechanics of Primary and Secondary Markets
The Primary Market allows companies and governments to raise capital by issuing new securities directly to investors. It plays a crucial role in funding and economic growth but comes with risks like limited information and potential volatility. The Secondary Market enables the trading of existing securities, providing liquidity and market valuation benchmarks. While it offers ease of trading and transparency, it also presents challenges such as price fluctuations and transaction costs. Both markets are integral to the financial system, supporting capital flow and investment opportunities, and understanding their dynamics helps investors navigate financial decisions more effectively.

Want to Invest? Here are the basics you need to know
A Demat (Dematerialized) Account is an online portfolio that holds shares and securities in electronic form. Introduced in India in 1996 for NSE transactions, it offers multiple benefits.Credit ratings assess an entity's creditworthiness, providing investors with an evaluation of the risk associated with lending to or investing in that entity. Higher ratings indicate lower risk and better terms for borrowing. Financial ratios are metrics used to evaluate a company’s performance and financial health.

Comprehensive Guide to Evaluating Investments
Evaluating investments involves understanding the broader industry context, assessing individual business models and management, performing SWOT analyses, and utilizing key financial ratios. This comprehensive approach helps investors make informed decisions and identify potential opportunities and risks in the market.

What Does It Mean to Invest?
Growth investing targets companies expected to grow rapidly, offering high returns but with increased volatility. Key metrics include earnings and revenue growth. Value investing focuses on undervalued stocks with strong fundamentals, seeking long-term appreciation and income through metrics like the price-to-earnings ratio and dividend yield. Trading involves short-term buying and selling based on market fluctuations, using technical analysis for quick profits, but with higher risk. Investing is a long-term strategy, focusing on buying and holding stocks based on fundamental value, aiming for steady growth and compounding returns over time. Understanding these strategies helps align investments with financial goals and risk tolerance.