Delve into essential financial concepts such as interest rates, time value of money, and risk versus reward dynamics. Learn practical skills in valuing stocks and bonds, navigating the complexities of the stock market, and understanding international financial markets. Create a simulated investment portfolio through paper trading to apply what you learn directly.
Delivery
Online & On-Campus
Age
13 to 18
What You'll Learn
Gain a solid foundation in key financial principles, including interest rates, time value of money, and the role of investments in wealth creation.
Understand the delicate balance of risk versus reward in building and managing investment portfolios.
Learn to analyze stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments using both technical and fundamental methods.
Apply your knowledge by building and managing a simulated portfolio, tracking performance and adjusting strategies in response to market changes.
Gain exposure to the workings of real-world financial markets, understanding trading strategies and how they relate to actual investment decisions.
Final Project
By the end of this course, you will manage a simulated investment portfolio, using $1,000,000 in virtual funds to grow your portfolio, making decisions based on real-time market data. You will develop a strategy to maximize returns and understand how these tactics apply to real-world investing scenarios.
Target Audience
This course is perfect for students interested in finance, investing, and understanding how financial markets work. No prior experience is required, though an interest in economics and the stock market will enhance the learning experience.
Requirements
Any modern computer with a web browser.
Schedule & Locations
Our next intake will take place in Spring 2025.
Schedule and Locations will be announced in January 2025.
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