Basics of Stock Market Investing
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the stock market for aspiring investors or those curious about its fundamentals. Topics include equity shares, their features, and types, exploring how they contribute to wealth creation. The course covers avenues for participation, such as stock exchanges, brokers, and traders, and examines factors influencing stock prices, including earnings reports, economic indicators, and geopolitical events. Additionally, it analyzes the impact of promoter and management actions, the importance of financial statements, and the effects of mergers and acquisitions on stock prices.
About this course
This course aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the functioning of the stock market. Whether you are an aspiring investor embarking on your stock market journey or simply curious to understand the fundamentals of this financial arena, you will find valuable insights within these pages. Within this course, we will delve into the essential concepts of the stock market, beginning with a definition of equity shares. We will explore their features and types, and understand how equities serve as an asset class for wealth creation. Additionally, we will uncover the diverse avenues through which you can participate in the stock market, extending our exploration to encompass the roles played by stock exchanges, brokers, and traders in facilitating transactions and ensuring market efficiency. As we progress, we will scrutinize the myriad factors that influence stock prices, including earnings reports, economic indicators, and geopolitical events. Moreover, we will analyze the impact of actions taken by promoters and top management, the significance of financial statements, and the effects of mergers and acquisitions on stock prices.What you'll learn
- Gain a solid understanding of the fundamental principles and distinguishing features of equity shares and their significance within corporate structures.
- Distinguish between publicly listed and privately unlisted companies and their effects on equity investments.
- Acquire knowledge of strategies for generating wealth through investments in the stock market, while also making comparisons between equity and other asset categories.
- Comprehend the principles and techniques involved in both direct and indirect equity investment, including the tools employed by professional fund managers.
- Obtain insights into the roles and responsibilities of stock exchanges, equity brokers, and depositories in the financial landscape.
- Investigate the various factors that influence the prices of equity shares and the consequences of policies implemented by Central Banks and governments on financial markets.
- Investigate the various factors that influence the prices of equity shares and the consequences of policies implemented by Central Banks and governments on financial markets.
- Develop an understanding of the importance of corporate governance, trends within specific sectors, and the impact of mergers and acquisitions on stock valuations.
Instructor
Sujoy Das
Mr. Sujoy Das, co-founder of OAWA, Ex-Head-Fixed Income at Invesco Asset management, has over 25 years of experience in Fixed- Income and currency markets. Managed funds for both domestic and offshore funds. In 2005 and 2012, he was featured amongst the top debt fund managers in the country in a survey conducted by Business Today and Mutualfundsindia.comInstructor
Sujoy Das
Mr. Sujoy Das, co-founder of OAWA, Ex-Head-Fixed Income at Invesco Asset management, has over 25 years of experience in Fixed- Income and currency markets. Managed funds for both domestic and offshore funds. In 2005 and 2012, he was featured amongst the top debt fund managers in the country in a survey conducted by Business Today and Mutualfundsindia.comWho should Enroll
This course is ideal for -- Beginners in finance seeking a foundational understanding of equity investment and stock markets.
- Aspiring investors who aim to develop practical strategies for wealth creation through the stock market.
- Business students or young professionals wanting to deepen their knowledge of equity shares and investment vehicles.
- Individuals interested in learning about the roles of stock exchanges, equity brokers, and depositories in the financial ecosystem.
Who should Enroll
This course is ideal for -- Beginners in finance seeking a foundational understanding of equity investment and stock markets.
- Aspiring investors who aim to develop practical strategies for wealth creation through the stock market.
- Business students or young professionals wanting to deepen their knowledge of equity shares and investment vehicles.
- Individuals interested in learning about the roles of stock exchanges, equity brokers, and depositories in the financial ecosystem.