À propos de ce cours : Learn the general concepts of financial markets and economy. You will see the difference between primary and secondary markets and learn about markets for different products. You will also look at various economic Indicators and their influence on the markets. After completing this course, you will have a much stronger background of financial markets and ready to go to the next stage in the Specialization. This course is designed to help students with very little or no finance background to learn the basics of investments.
Créé par :  Indian School of Business
Enseigné par :  Vaidya Nathan, Lecturer
Finance
| Informations de base | Cours 1 de 5 dans Financial Markets and Investment Strategy Specialization |
| Niveau | Beginner |
| Engagement | 4 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week |
| Langue | English |
| Comment réussir | Réussissez tous les devoirs notés pour terminer le cours. |
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Programme de cours
SEMAINE 1
Equity Markets
In this module you will be introduced to equity markets and trading in equity markets.
11 vidéos
- Vidéo: 1. Equities Market : All you wanted to know
- Vidéo: 2. Secondary Markets : The basics
- Vidéo: 3. Market timing and movement : Pattern's emerge
- Vidéo: 4. Understanding financial information : A guide
- Vidéo: 5. Types of orders : A primer
- Vidéo: 6. Building your portfolio : Start now
- Vidéo: 7. Diversification : Never to forget
- Discussion Prompt: Stock Price Information
- Vidéo: 8. Matching your investments and knowledge : Go with your gut
- Vidéo: 9. Trading rules : For all times - Part 1
- Vidéo: 10. Trading rules : For all times - Part 2
- Discussion Prompt: Trading rules
Noté: Quiz 1
SEMAINE 2
Currency Markets
In this module you will be exposed to currency markets and different currencies traded in these markets. The they are given a brief overview on how to trade in the currency markets.
12 vidéos
- Vidéo: 2. Around the world in a trading day : A round up
- Vidéo: 3. Foreign Exchange Markets and Other Financial Markets : The complete spectrum
- Vidéo: 1. The Mechanics of Currency Trading : Must follow
- Vidéo: 2. Profit and Loss : Don't take it personally
- Vidéo: 3. Understanding currency codes and Trading Strategies : Make you a winner
- Vidéo: 4. Short term high frequency trading : Finding Direction
- Vidéo: 5. Medium term directional trading : Define your strategy
- Vidéo: 6. Developing a disciplined trading plan : Never to forget
- Vidéo: 7. Getting started with real money : A golden opportunity
- Vidéo: 8. Types of orders : For all your requirements
- Vidéo: 9. Managing the trade : Lesson's Learned
Noté: Quiz 2
SEMAINE 3
Fixed Income Markets
In this module you will be exposed to the fixed income markets. Various types of fixed income securities available in the market are discussed. Learners are also taught the bond terminology.
7 vidéos
- Vidéo: 2. Interest Rates or Yields : Finding Direction
- Vidéo: 3. Calling a Bond : Expect the unexpected
- Vidéo: 4. Bond Ratings : Necessary, not Optional
- Discussion Prompt: Bond Ratings
- Vidéo: 1. Government Bonds : The favored asset class
- Vidéo: 2. Agency Bonds
- Vidéo: 3. Municipal Bonds : Not all bonds are equal
Noté: Quiz 3
SEMAINE 4
Macroeconomic Fundamentals
This module focuses on key economic indicators that are monitored closely by the finance community. You will learn to examine these economic indicators in the context of business cycles.
12 vidéos
- Vidéo: 2. Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) : How confident are you?
- Vidéo: 3. GDP : The back bone of the economy
- Vidéo: 4. Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization
- Vidéo: 5. Consumer Price Index (CPI) : Fixed income investor's enemy
- Vidéo: 6. Producer Price Index (PPI) : A must know
- Discussion Prompt: Business Cycle
- Vidéo: 1. Housing Starts : Navigating through troubled water
- Vidéo: 2. Retail Sales : Good for financial health
- Vidéo: 3. Manufacturing Survey : Possible, but not probable consequences
- Vidéo: 4. Yield Curve : Warning signs
- Vidéo: 5. Monetary Policy : Central bank's tool
- Vidéo: Conclusion
Noté: Quiz 4
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Indian School of Business
The Indian School of Business has successfully put India on the global map of management education by nurturing young leaders with an understanding of developing economies and the society at large. Through innovations in curricula and pedagogy to reflect the shifting business landscape, the ISB is committed to providing the best venue for management education to meet the growing need to develop young leaders who can manage global challenges.
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Great Course if you are looking for an overview of financial markets. Gives the basics on the functioning of Stocks, Bonds, Currency Markets and how some macro & micro economic factors influences these markets.
It is a very good course, providing a basic knowledge of the variates of the financial market. It covers a lot of topics necessary for understanding the financial market. Pursuing this course gave me a new outlook for financial markets.
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Excellent introduction to financial markets and its importance