Description
Capital Markets and Financial Instruments: A Complete Guide for Investors is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with a thorough understanding of capital markets and the various financial instruments that are essential for any investor’s toolkit. From understanding the role of financial markets to exploring equity, debentures, preference shares, and derivatives, this course offers a structured deep dive into the workings of modern capital markets. Whether you are a new investor looking to understand where and how to invest or an experienced professional wanting to expand your knowledge, this course will provide you with the insights needed to make informed financial decisions.
Introduction
The course begins by laying a solid foundation on what capital markets are and their crucial role in the economy. This introductory section is designed to familiarize students with the basic functions of capital markets and their relevance to both issuers and investors. It emphasizes how financial markets facilitate investment, risk management, and capital allocation, ensuring that money flows efficiently between parties who need funds and those who have surplus capital. By the end of this section, learners will have a clear understanding of how capital markets operate as the backbone of financial ecosystems globally.
This course includes
- 7.5 hours on-demand video
- Unlimited Access, Anytime, on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
What you'll learn
- The Role of Financial Markets: Understand how financial markets function as the backbone of the economy, facilitating the flow of capital between investors
- Money Market vs. Capital Market: Distinguish between money markets (short-term investments) and capital markets (long-term investments)
- Capital Market Instruments: Gain in-depth knowledge of various capital market instruments, including equities, debentures, preference shares, and derivatives.
- Equity Shares and Their Impact: Learn the pros and cons of equity from the perspective of both issuers and investors, including potential benefits
- Debentures and Bonds: Explore the structure and features of debentures and bonds, including their classifications, and the advantages and disadvantages
- Derivatives for Hedging and Speculation: Dive into derivative instruments such as futures and options, learning how they can be used to manage risk.
- Mutual Funds: Understand the structure of mutual funds, their advantages and disadvantages, and how they offer diversified investment opportunities.
Course Curriculum
Requirements
- Basic Understanding of Finance: Familiarity with fundamental finance concepts, such as interest rates, savings, and investment, will help in grasping the course material more easily.
- Interest in Financial Markets: A keen interest in how stock markets, bonds, mutual funds, and other financial instruments work will make the learning process more engaging.
- Willingness to Learn: The course is designed for individuals of all levels, so an open mindset and eagerness to learn about capital markets will ensure you get the most out of the material.
- Access to a Computer and Internet: To follow along with the course content, students should have access to a computer or device with an internet connection.
Who this course is for
- Aspiring Investors: Individuals who want to start investing in financial markets but lack the knowledge or confidence to do so.
- Finance Students: Students studying finance or related fields who want to deepen their understanding of capital markets and financial instruments.
- Professionals in Finance: Those working in banking, investment firms, or financial services who want to broaden their expertise in capital market operations and instruments.
- Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: Individuals who want to better understand capital markets to make