This course includes

6 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Retake for free within 1 year
Access to class recordings (30 days)
Verified digital certificate of completion

Get a clear picture of what actually drives stock prices and how investors determine what a stock is really worth. You'll work through the essentials of valuation, including P/E ratios and DCF analysis, dig into financial statements, and build a solid foundation in stock investing fundamentals. Real-world examples from companies like Google and Apple keep the concepts grounded and give you a practical framework for conducting your own fundamental investment research.

This course is built on genuine financial understanding, not shortcuts or get-rich-quick thinking. The principles you'll take away are rooted in the value investing philosophies of legendary investors like Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham, giving you a thoughtful, time-tested way of looking at any investment opportunity.

Full Tuition

$299
Due before the class starts

This course includes

6 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Retake for free within 1 year
Access to class recordings (30 days)
Verified digital certificate of completion

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Stock Market Investing (Self-Paced) Curriculum

What You'll Learn at a Glance

Build a strong foundation in stock investing, covering indices, dividends, and ETFs
Break down companies using valuation techniques like P/E ratios, EV/EBITDA multiples, and DCF modeling
Get comfortable with key financial indicators including market cap, enterprise value, and cost of capital
Understand how earnings releases, interest rates, and Federal Reserve policy influence stock prices
Get introduced to bond investing, including bond types, yields, spreads, and credit risk
Explore real estate investing through REITs, cap rates, and the role of leverage
Dig into stock options, hedging strategies, and the Black-Scholes pricing model
Unpack the causes and consequences of the 2008 financial crisis, from mortgage-backed securities to credit default swaps

Course Syllabus

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Stock Investing

Stock fundamentals
Stock indices
Liquidity
Dividend yields
Exchange traded funds

Stock Valuation

Market capitalization
Enterprise value
P/E Ratios
Shortfalls of P/E ratios
EV/EBITDA multiples
Intro to DCF modeling
CAPM and cost of capital

Stock Movements

Earnings releases
Analyst earnings estimates
Economic data
Interest rates and the Federal Reserve
Earnings transcripts and company presentations

Bond Investing

Types of bonds
Bond prices, yields, and spreads
Credit ratings and risk
Bankruptcy

Intro to Real Estate Investing

Types of real estate assets
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS)
Capitalization rates
Mortgages and loan-to-value (LTV) ratios
How does leverage impact returns?

Stock Options

Call options
Put options
Option strategies and hedging
Black-Scholes Model

Financial Crisis

Mortgage-backed securities
Credit default swaps
How did the housing marketing collapse spread to the major banks and other financial institutions?
Who is to blame for the financial crisis? (regulators, investment banks, homeowners, mortgage lenders, rating agencies)

Corporate & Onsite Finance & Money Management Training

Purchase group class vouchers at a discount for our regularly-scheduled group classes, or create a custom training program at your offices.

Private Training

Available onsite at your location
Modern computer labs available at our offices
Customize or choose from our existing courses
Free instructor consultations to finalize content

Group Class Vouchers

Send employees to our group classes
Extensive offerings and flexible scheduling
Simple billing and logistics
Computers and training resources provided

Installments
	10% non-refundable deposit
$299.00	Total You Pay