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Basics of Stock Market
13 Modules | 63 Chapters | 22 Videos
Overview
Course Index
Overview
Module 1
Economics
What is Economics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Microeconomics vs. Macroeconomics
Importance of Macroeconomics
Module 2
Know the reason behind - Why Should We Invest?
Why Should We Invest?
Fundamental Rules of Investing
Different Avenues of Investment
Module 3
What is Interest Rate and Time Value of Money
Understanding the Concept of Risk Free Interest Rate
Simple Interest Vs Compound Interest
Understanding the Time Value of Money
Module 4
How does the Financial Market function?
Ecosystem of Financial Markets
What are Primary Markets and Secondary Markets?
Who are the Participants in the Securities Markets?
Module 5
Understanding Initial Public Offering (IPO)
What is Initial Public Offering (IPO)?
What are the different types of Public Issues?
What is the IPO procedure in India?
What are the different Investor categories for IPO
What is the Basis of Allotment in IPO
How to apply for IPO- the ASBA way
Case study- Analysis of an IPO
Module 6
Understanding Stock Markets - The Practical way
How to Choose the Right Broker
What are Margins and How do they Work?
Rolling Settlement
Introduction to LIVE Terminal
Live Market Terminal Dashboard
Live Market Terminal Watchlist
Live Market Terminal Orders
Newspaper Analysis
Module 7
What are Corporate Actions and its Types?
What are Corporate Actions?
What is Dividend?
What is a Bonus Issue?
What is a Right Issue?
What is a Stock Split?
What is Buy Back of shares?
Module 8
Mutual Fund
Introduction to Mutual funds
What is Mutual Fund?
Types of Mutual Fund
Advantages of Mutual Funds
Systematic Investment Plan
How to invest in a Mutual Fund?
Module 9
Key Growth Variables
Gross Domestic Product
Various Approaches to Calculate GDP
Module 10
Phases of Economic Cycles
Understanding Economic Cycles
Expansion Phase
Peak Phase
Contraction Phase
Trough Phase
Module 11
Various Economic Indicators
The Labour Market & Unemployment Rate
More Labour Market Indicators
What is Inflation?
Impact of inflation
Inflation Indicators
Understanding Deflation
Module 12
Role of Government in Economy
Role of Government
What is Fiscal Policy?
Monetary Policy Liquidity Related Tools
Monetary Policy-Interest Rate Related Tools
Module 13
Government Budget and the economy
Concept of Government Budget
Structure of the Budget
Budget Expenditure
Budget Deficit
Balanced Budget
Unbalanced Budget
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Learn how shares are bought and sold, key terminologies, and market participants. This course will lay a foundation to complex financial terms used in the stock market. Whether you’re a beginner or want to refresh your knowledge, this is the perfect starting point.

13 Modules

63 Chapters

22 Videos

  • Grasp the fundamentals of economics and financial markets for investing.

  • Understand mutual funds, IPOs, and corporate actions to make smarter choices.

  • Learn key concepts like interest rates and economic cycles.

  • Analyse growth factors and economic indicators to forecast trends.

  • Gain practical stock market knowledge and develop trading strategies.

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Course Index
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Overview
Module 1
Economics
What is Economics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Microeconomics vs. Macroeconomics
Importance of Macroeconomics
Module 2
Know the reason behind - Why Should We Invest?
Why Should We Invest?
Fundamental Rules of Investing
Different Avenues of Investment
Module 3
What is Interest Rate and Time Value of Money
Understanding the Concept of Risk Free Interest Rate
Simple Interest Vs Compound Interest
Understanding the Time Value of Money
Module 4
How does the Financial Market function?
Ecosystem of Financial Markets
What are Primary Markets and Secondary Markets?
Who are the Participants in the Securities Markets?
Module 5
Understanding Initial Public Offering (IPO)
What is Initial Public Offering (IPO)?
What are the different types of Public Issues?
What is the IPO procedure in India?
What are the different Investor categories for IPO
What is the Basis of Allotment in IPO
How to apply for IPO- the ASBA way
Case study- Analysis of an IPO
Module 6
Understanding Stock Markets - The Practical way
How to Choose the Right Broker
What are Margins and How do they Work?
Rolling Settlement
Introduction to LIVE Terminal
Live Market Terminal Dashboard
Live Market Terminal Watchlist
Live Market Terminal Orders
Newspaper Analysis
Module 7
What are Corporate Actions and its Types?
What are Corporate Actions?
What is Dividend?
What is a Bonus Issue?
What is a Right Issue?
What is a Stock Split?
What is Buy Back of shares?
Module 8
Mutual Fund
Introduction to Mutual funds
What is Mutual Fund?
Types of Mutual Fund
Advantages of Mutual Funds
Systematic Investment Plan
How to invest in a Mutual Fund?
Module 9
Key Growth Variables
Gross Domestic Product
Various Approaches to Calculate GDP
Module 10
Phases of Economic Cycles
Understanding Economic Cycles
Expansion Phase
Peak Phase
Contraction Phase
Trough Phase
Module 11
Various Economic Indicators
The Labour Market & Unemployment Rate
More Labour Market Indicators
What is Inflation?
Impact of inflation
Inflation Indicators
Understanding Deflation
Module 12
Role of Government in Economy
Role of Government
What is Fiscal Policy?
Monetary Policy Liquidity Related Tools
Monetary Policy-Interest Rate Related Tools
Module 13
Government Budget and the economy
Concept of Government Budget
Structure of the Budget
Budget Expenditure
Budget Deficit
Balanced Budget
Unbalanced Budget
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