About

Where does your money go? After paying your bills and expenses each month, does it feel like you have anything left? For far too many people, the answer to that second question is a resounding “no.” Mortgages, car payments, tuition, medical bills, life; it all adds up. Investing for the future can sometimes feel impossible when you’re just struggling to make ends meet. For many of us, preparing for tomorrow begins with financial trading.

Despite what you may have been led to believe, you don’t have to be a financial genius to make financial trading work for you. You just have to understand some of the basics, then be willing to learn as you go. This course has been specifically designed for those hoping to build their own financial nest egg by harnessing the potential of financial trading.

The financial market can be intimidating to some and gambling with your own money can feel like a huge risk. In this course, you’ll learn that through responsible trading, the risks are fairly low. We’ll walk you through the terms you may not yet know, the tools at your disposal, and other resources you can turn to when you’re hoping to learn even more. Learn how to choose investments wisely, manage your portfolio, and manage records that will keep you organized.

So sign up today and learn how to make investments that will keep you financially stable.

Recommended Study Time: 30 hours. Completion qualifies you for 30 CPD points. See the Certification section for details.

Requirements

International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

Lessons

Module 1: The Basics

• Why Trading?
• Trading Styles
• Embracing Technology
• Coming Up With a Plan
• Starting Slow

Module 2: Learning As You Go

• Finding a Mentor
• Sites to Watch
• Study Patterns
• Research Successful Investors
• Know Who to Trust

Module 3: Choosing Investments

• Stick With What You Know
• Assessing Risk
• Analyzing Value
• Diversifying Your Portfolio
• Sticking to a Budget

Module 4: Monitoring Your Portfolio

• Tracking Prices
• Graphing Results
• Weekly Reporting
• Following Companies
• Anticipating Drops

Module 5: Record Keeping And Taxes

• Brokerage Statements
• Trading Journals
• Maintaining a Resource List
• Tax Considerations
• Working With a Tax Specialist

Career

Who is this course for?

• Anyone anxious to begin planning for their future
• Those who enjoy taking measured risks, with the potential for big rewards
• People interested in learning more about the financial market
• Anyone excited to take their financial future into their own hands

Career path

After completing this course, you could:

• Further explore jobs in the financial industry
• Use your skills to improve your financial security
• Assist others in setting up their own trades
• Use your newfound knowledge to impress your boss and gain a promotion in your existing career in the financial industry