Comprehensive Stock Market Course: Learn Investing, Trading, and Market Analysis
Introduction to the Stock Market course Overview of the Stock Market Definition and purpose of the stock market Historical background and evolution Key Market Participants Retail investors Institutional investors Market makers and brokers Types of Markets Primary Market: IPOs and new stock issuance Secondary Market: Trading existing securities Major Stock Exchanges Overview of global stock exchanges (NYSE, NASDAQ, LSE, etc.) How stock exchanges function Module 2: Basic Concepts Understanding Stocks and Shares Types of stocks: Common vs. Preferred How stocks are issued and traded Market Capitalization Large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap stocks Importance and implications for investors Dividends and Earnings What are dividends? Dividend yield and payout ratio Stock Indices Major indices (S&P 500, Dow Jones, FTSE 100, etc.) Role of indices in the stock market Module 3: Investment Basics Why Invest in Stocks? Potential for capital appreciation Dividend income and growth Types of Investm...