Financial Markets & Investment Strategies

Course summary

Financial Markets & Investment Strategies provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, investment instruments, and trading strategies. The course covers core concepts such as financial statement analysis, the role of the Reserve Bank of India and the Indian economy, international currency markets, forex trading, exchange rates, day trading, and short-selling. Through practical explanations and real-world examples, learners gain the analytical skills required to evaluate markets, understand economic drivers, and make informed investment and trading decisions.

Learning outcome

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand financial markets, instruments, and investment concepts
  • Analyze financial statements and key market indicators
  • Explain the role of RBI and economic drivers
  • Apply basic forex, trading, and investment strategies

Modules

The module provides an understanding of dividends, stock split, bonus shares and rights shares, financial statements, double entry accounting, generally accepted accounting principles, ratio analysis and key ratios, EPS and P/E ratio used by investors.

This module provides an understanding of the functions of Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It also examines the monetary policy framework and explore the Indian economy.

This module is designed for individuals with a background in forex to proficiently define the forex market, elucidate its history by explaining the usage of forex markets, define international currency markets, and identify key international players in currency markets.

This module equips learners with an understanding of the expansive scale of the forex market. It guides them in identifying various forex transactions, illustrating practical examples, explaining the types of charts used in forex analysis, and elucidating basic forex trading strategies.

This module enables learners to define intraday trading while distinguishing it from other forms of trading. It emphasizes the importance of market research and analysis and illustrates the use of economic indicators through news. Additionally, the module demonstrates the process of setting up a trade plan.

This module provides an understanding of exchange rates to learners and their impact on the supply and demand of goods. Learners gain insights into currency rate fluctuations and an explanation of restricted currencies.

This module explores the intricacies of short-selling within the money market, offering insights into successful strategies and risk management techniques. Learners will delve into the dynamics of short-selling, understand its impact on market liquidity, and master effective tactics to navigate this unique investment strategy.