Trading and Investing for Beginners
Hour 1: Introduction to Financial Markets (60 mins)
- What is the Stock Market?
- Difference between Stock Market & Economy
- Participants in the Market: Retail, Institutional, FIIs, DIIs
1.2 Investment vs. Trading (15 mins)
- Long-term Investing vs. Short-term Trading
- Risk and Return Comparison
- Types of Investors: Value, Growth, and Passive Investors
1.3 Types of Financial Instruments (20 mins)
- Equity (Stocks)
- Derivatives (Futures & Options)
- Commodities (Gold, Oil, Agri)
- Bonds & Mutual Funds
- ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds)
1.4 Market Mechanics (10 mins)
- Stock Exchanges (NSE, BSE)
- SEBI Regulations & Investor Protection
- How to Open a Trading & Demat Account
Hour 2: Trading Strategies and Investment Basics (60 mins)
2.1 Basics of Stock Analysis (20 mins)
- Fundamental Analysis
- Company Financials (Balance Sheet, P&L)
- PE Ratio, EPS, ROE, Debt-to-Equity
- Technical Analysis
- Charts, Candlesticks, Indicators (Moving Averages, RSI, MACD)
2.2 Types of Trading Strategies (20 mins)
- Intraday Trading
- Swing Trading
- Positional Trading
- Options Trading Basics
2.3 Investment Approaches (20 mins)
- SIPs & Mutual Funds for Passive Investors
- Direct Stock Investment for Long-Term Wealth
- Diversification and Portfolio Allocation
Hour 3: Practical Trading & Risk Management (60 mins)
3.1 Order Types & Market Execution (15 mins)
- Market Order vs. Limit Order
- Stop Loss & Target Setting
- Importance of Volume & Liquidity
3.2 Risk Management (15 mins)
- Risk-Reward Ratio
- Position Sizing & Leverage
- Managing Losses & Avoiding Emotional Trading
3.3 Trading Psychology (15 mins)
- Controlling Greed & Fear
- Importance of Patience & Discipline
- Avoiding Common Mistakes
3.4 Live Market Analysis & Q&A (15 mins)
- Exploring Stock Charts
- Identifying Entry & Exit Points
- Answering Participant Queries