Stock Market Basics

Duration: 10 Hrs

Course Overview:

The Stock Market Basics course is designed for beginners who want to gain a clear understanding of the fundamentals of stock market investing and trading. It provides a comprehensive introduction to key concepts and practical guidance to help participants confidently take their first steps in the stock market.

Course Content:

1. Introduction to Stock Market

Understand how the stock market works
Key participants (traders, investors, brokers, regulators)
The role of stock exchanges in the economy

2. Types of Segments

Explore the primary market (IPOs)
Secondary market
Different segments like equity, derivatives, commodities, and currency markets

3. Types of Trading Strategies

Learn about day trading, swing trading, positional trading
Momentum trading
Breakout strategies
Risk management techniques

4. Types of Investment

Understand short-term vs. long-term investments
Growth investing, value investing, dividend investing
Building a diversified portfolio

5. Basic Rules for Trading

Master market timings
Trading discipline
Emotional control
Regulatory guidelines for ethical trading practices

6. Start Trading/Investing in the Stock Market

A step-by-step guide to opening a trading and demat account
Choosing a broker
Placing and monitoring trades effectively