Equity markets play an important role in a market-based economy. They provide capital raising, liquidity, and investment options. These important functions allow economy to grow continuously,
Stocks and Equity Markets Training course goes into the details of equity markets and covers a variety of key topics. We will explore the mechanics of stock trading, find out about financial statements and fundamental metrics, investigate the impact of corporate actions and look at equity indices, funds and derivatives.
This course aims to give an understanding of global equity markets (shares or stocks) and in particular how to invest in them. It is suitable for anyone involved in, or considering, equity investment as well as others in the industry.
By the end of the Stocks and Equity Markets Training course, you will:
- Gain a solid understanding of the stock market, its major players and various equity products.
- Learn about different stock trading venues such as exchanges, trading facilities and dark pools.
- Understand capital structure of companies and the ways corporates raise capital.
- Be able to apply different stock valuation models to calculate company theoretical stock price.
- Know how to find your way around key financial statements and reports.
- Find out what are analyst expectations and why it’s important to beat them.
- Appreciate the impact of dividends and corporate actions on the stock price.
- Learn how to construct an equity index.
- Find out about the importance of portfolio diversification and the impact of correlation.
- Explore a diverse range of equity derivatives, such as index futures and stock options.
Stocks and Equity Markets Training course, is ideal for :
- Private traders and investors, looking to learn about stocks and equity markets.
- Professionals within the financial industry or those providing services to the financial sector.
- Professionals performing financial functions in non-financial industries, such as corporate treasury, accounting, and investor relations.
- Students, preparing for an upcoming internship or starting their careers in finance.
- Anyone working in or looking to understand stock markets.