A Beginner's Guide to Investing

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A Beginner's Guide to Investing

Instructor: Prasanna Tantri

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

14 reviews

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1 week to complete

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Learn at your own pace

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There are 4 modules in this course

The purpose of this course is to equip learners with the knowledge required to comprehend the financial statements of a company and understand various transactions that take place in the stock market. This course is designed to help students with very little or no finance background to learn the basics of investments. The course components will help students understand the basics of investing, risks and rewards in investing, the essential ingredient to time value of money and the power of compounding. The course will also teach in building a portfolio with various kinds of financing and funding.

The program aims to provide learners with the requisite knowledge essential for comprehending corporate financial statements and gaining insight into diverse transactions occurring within the stock market. Tailored for individuals with limited or no background in finance, the course commences with an overview of corporate financial statements and common corporate filings in the first week, supplemented by fundamental investment principles. The second week focuses on investment risk, rewards, diversification strategies, and portfolio construction. Week three focuses on financing and funding operations and / or companies within the market context.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 discussion prompt

The course provides a thorough introduction to financial statements and equips learners with a deep understanding of commonly used filings. This module explores the critical role of financial statements in shaping diverse financial strategies. Additionally, it covers essential concepts including the time value of money, annuities, and the significant impact of compounding, offering a comprehensive understanding of these fundamental principles.

What's included

17 videos3 readings2 assignments

17 videos Total 97 minutes

Basics of Financial Accounting & Investment Finance 4 minutes
Basics of Accrual Accounting 3 minutes
Structure of Balance Sheet 4 minutes
Balance Sheet - Assets 7 minutes
Balance Sheet - Liabilities 5 minutes
Components of Shareholders' Equity 5 minutes
Understanding an Income Statement 5 minutes
Components of Income Statement - Part 1 8 minutes
Components of Income Statement - Part 2 7 minutes
Understanding Cashflow Statement 5 minutes
Adjustments made to Cashflow from Operating Activities- Part 1 6 minutes
Adjustments made to Cashflow from Operating Activities- Part 2 5 minutes
Cash Flow from Investing, Financing and Reconciliation with Balance Sheet 7 minutes
Time Value of Money 7 minutes
Annuity 7 minutes
Compounding 7 minutes
Annuity Due 4 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Datasets and supporting files 10 minutes
10 Things that you must know about a Cashflow Statement 10 minutes
Common Investment Strategies of Fund Managers 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 120 minutes

Week 1 Assignment 60 minutes
Assessment 1 60 minutes

In this module, the learners explore key concepts such as risk and return, utility theory, and the significance of diversification. The module provides a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, including various types of stock orders, effective execution strategies, trading mechanics, and strategies for optimizing trading opportunities.

What's included

11 videos1 reading2 assignments

11 videos Total 65 minutes

Expected Returns and Risk 6 minutes
Utility Theory 5 minutes
Investments - Choices 5 minutes
Allocation of Capital 7 minutes
Introduction of Risk in Portfolios 6 minutes
Mechanics of Trading 5 minutes
Order Book Mechanism_Part 1 8 minutes
Order Book Mechanism_Part 2 7 minutes
Order placement for Limit Price 5 minutes
Order placement for Stop Loss 5 minutes
Short Sells 4 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Essays on the microstructure of stock markets: Empirical evidence from trading arrangements without dealer intermediation 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 105 minutes

Week 2 Assignment 45 minutes
Assessment 2 60 minutes

This module will guide you through the process of constructing a portfolio using widely accepted trading rules. You will also develop an understanding of various forms of financing and startup funding methods. Additionally, the module will provide insights into currency markets, exploring how news and data can impact currency fluctuations and market dynamics.

What's included

9 videos2 assignments1 discussion prompt

9 videos Total 53 minutes

Introduction 7 minutes
Types of Financing 9 minutes
Startup Funding 3 minutes
Understanding the Market Patterns 5 minutes
Inflation and its effect on the markets 8 minutes
Building a Portfolio 7 minutes
Diversification - Most important! 7 minutes
Short Term High Frequency, Medium Term and Long Term Trading in Currency Markets 6 minutes
Concluding Remarks 1 minute

2 assignments Total 105 minutes

Week 3 Assignment 45 minutes
Assessment 3 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Understanding Apple Stock Information and Calculating Buying/Selling Prices and Quantities 10 minutes

Instructor

Prasanna Tantri

Indian School of Business

6 Courses 106,230 learners

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