Market Fundamentals

  • Duration: 6.5 Hours
  • Access: 3 Months  
  • Mobile and Desktop
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This course describes the major financial markets and products, including equities (stocks), bonds, short-term (money market) instruments, foreign exchange (FX), and derivatives.
  • This course is suitable for desktop, tablet and mobile use.

Market Fundamentals

  • Duration: 6.5 Hours
  • Access: 3 Months  
  • Mobile and Desktop
Write your awesome label here.
This course describes the major financial markets and products, including equities (stocks), bonds, short-term (money market) instruments, foreign exchange (FX), and derivatives.
  • This course is suitable for desktop, tablet and mobile use.

Course Outline

This course is designed to provide traders with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental aspects of various financial markets. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of financial markets, money markets, foreign exchange (FX) markets, bond markets, equity markets, and derivatives. The course will equip you with the skills to understand and navigate these markets effectively, making you proficient in the latest trading strategies and practices. Ideal for traders looking to enhance their market knowledge and stay competitive, this course ensures you are well-prepared to capitalize on opportunities in the dynamic world of finance.

What You Will Learn

Topic 1: Financial Markets - An Introduction

  • Financial Markets
  • Funding Markets
  • Transactional Markets
  • Risk Management Markets
  • Financial Market Participants
  • Marketplace Characteristics

Topic 2: Money Markets - An Introduction

  • What are Money Markets?
  • Interbank Lending
  • Repurchase Agreements (Repos)
  • Federal Reserve Requirements & Fed Funds
  • Treasury Bills
  • Certificates of Deposit & Commercial Paper
  • Other Key Money Market Products
  • Risks in Money Markets

Topic 3: Foreign Exchange (FX) Markets - An Introduction

  • Need for FX Market
  • Overview of FX Market
  • Uses of the FX Market
  • World Currencies
  • Exchange Rate Systems
  • Currency Union/Areas

Topic 4: Bond Markets - An Introduction

  • Overview
  • Key Features of Bonds
  • Yield
  • Liquidity
  • Bond Formats
  • Settlement
  • Issuers & Investors

Topic 5: Equity Markets - An Introduction

  • Equity Markets
  • Dividends
  • Common Stock
  • Preferred Stock & Other Equity Types
  • Stock Exchanges
  • Algorithmic Trading & HFT
  • Orders
  • Equity Metrics & Ratios

Topic 6: Derivatives - An Introduction

  • Overview of Derivatives
  • Types of Derivatives
  • Swaps
  • Uses of Derivatives
  • Settlement
  • Exchange-Traded & OTC Derivatives
  • Clearing

Topic 7: Derivatives - Markets

  • Marketplaces
  • Financial & Nonfinancial Assets
  • Derivatives Strategies
  • Embedded Derivatives
  • Linear & Nonlinear Products

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