The purpose of this course is to equip learners with the knowledge required to comprehend the financial statements of a company and understand various transactions that take place in the stock market. This course is designed to help students with very little or no finance background to learn the basics of investments. The course components will help students understand the basics of investing, risks and rewards in investing, the essential ingredient to time value of money and the power of compounding. The course will also teach in building a portfolio with various kinds of financing and funding.
The participants will be able to use the skills to:
- Build a career in finance / investment management and
- Enable to pursue for higher degrees in finance and / or investment management
The program aims to provide learners with the requisite knowledge essential for comprehending corporate financial statements and gaining insight into diverse transactions occurring within the stock market. Tailored for individuals with limited or no background in finance, the course commences with an overview of corporate financial statements and common corporate filings in the first week, supplemented by fundamental investment principles. The second week focuses on investment risk, rewards, diversification strategies, and portfolio construction. Week three focuses on financing and funding operations and / or companies within the market context.
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1 Video3 Lektüren1 Diskussionsthema
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1 Video•Insgesamt 2 Minuten
Welcome to Beginner's Guide to Investing Program•2 Minuten
3 Lektüren•Insgesamt 25 Minuten
Meet your Instructor Prof. Ramabhadran S Thirumalai•10 Minuten
Meet your Instructor Anand Shekhar•10 Minuten
Course Structure and Planning•5 Minuten
1 Diskussionsthema•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Introduce Yourself to Your Classmates•10 Minuten
Basics of Investing
Modul 2•4 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
The course provides a thorough introduction to financial statements and equips learners with a deep understanding of commonly used filings. This module explores the critical role of financial statements in shaping diverse financial strategies. Additionally, it covers essential concepts including the time value of money, annuities, and the significant impact of compounding, offering a comprehensive understanding of these fundamental principles.
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17 Videos3 Lektüren2 Aufgaben
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17 Videos•Insgesamt 97 Minuten
Basics of Financial Accounting & Investment Finance•4 Minuten
Basics of Accrual Accounting•3 Minuten
Structure of Balance Sheet•4 Minuten
Balance Sheet - Assets•7 Minuten
Balance Sheet - Liabilities•5 Minuten
Components of Shareholders' Equity•5 Minuten
Understanding an Income Statement•5 Minuten
Components of Income Statement - Part 1•8 Minuten
Components of Income Statement - Part 2•7 Minuten
Understanding Cashflow Statement•5 Minuten
Adjustments made to Cashflow from Operating Activities- Part 1•6 Minuten
Adjustments made to Cashflow from Operating Activities- Part 2•5 Minuten
Cash Flow from Investing, Financing and Reconciliation with Balance Sheet•7 Minuten
Time Value of Money•7 Minuten
Annuity•7 Minuten
Compounding•7 Minuten
Annuity Due•4 Minuten
3 Lektüren•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Datasets and supporting files•10 Minuten
10 Things that you must know about a Cashflow Statement•10 Minuten
Common Investment Strategies of Fund Managers•10 Minuten
2 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 120 Minuten
Assessment 1•60 Minuten
Week 1 Assignment•60 Minuten
Risk, returns and building a portfolio
Modul 3•3 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
In this module, the learners explore key concepts such as risk and return, utility theory, and the significance of diversification. The module provides a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, including various types of stock orders, effective execution strategies, trading mechanics, and strategies for optimizing trading opportunities.
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11 Videos1 Lektüre2 Aufgaben
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11 Videos•Insgesamt 65 Minuten
Expected Returns and Risk•6 Minuten
Utility Theory•5 Minuten
Investments - Choices•5 Minuten
Allocation of Capital•7 Minuten
Introduction of Risk in Portfolios•6 Minuten
Mechanics of Trading•5 Minuten
Order Book Mechanism_Part 1•8 Minuten
Order Book Mechanism_Part 2•7 Minuten
Order placement for Limit Price•5 Minuten
Order placement for Stop Loss•5 Minuten
Short Sells•4 Minuten
1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Essays on the microstructure of stock markets: Empirical evidence from trading arrangements without dealer intermediation•10 Minuten
2 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 105 Minuten
Assessment 2•60 Minuten
Week 2 Assignment•45 Minuten
Financing / Funding
Modul 4•3 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module will guide you through the process of constructing a portfolio using widely accepted trading rules. You will also develop an understanding of various forms of financing and startup funding methods. Additionally, the module will provide insights into currency markets, exploring how news and data can impact currency fluctuations and market dynamics.
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9 Videos2 Aufgaben1 Diskussionsthema
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9 Videos•Insgesamt 53 Minuten
Introduction•7 Minuten
Types of Financing•9 Minuten
Startup Funding •3 Minuten
Understanding the Market Patterns•5 Minuten
Inflation and its effect on the markets•8 Minuten
Building a Portfolio•7 Minuten
Diversification - Most important!•7 Minuten
Short Term High Frequency, Medium Term and Long Term Trading in Currency Markets•6 Minuten
Concluding Remarks•1 Minute
2 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 105 Minuten
Assessment 3•60 Minuten
Week 3 Assignment•45 Minuten
1 Diskussionsthema•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Understanding Apple Stock Information and Calculating Buying/Selling Prices and Quantities•10 Minuten
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