Free Stock Trading Course - 116 Comprehensive Lessons
Learn everything you need to know about stock market investing. From basic concepts to advanced trading strategies, our free course covers it all.
Why Take This Free Course?
- 100% free - no hidden fees or subscriptions
- Self-paced learning - study when it works for you
- Interactive quizzes to test your knowledge
- Real-world examples and market data
- Covers beginner to advanced topics
Foundations
- What is the Stock Market?
- Understanding the NYSE and NASDAQ
- The S&P 500 Index Explained
- Understanding the Dow Jones Industrial Average
- The NASDAQ Composite Index
- Bull Markets vs Bear Markets
- What is Market Capitalization?
- Understanding Stock Tickers and Symbols
- How Stock Prices Are Determined
- Trading Hours in the US Stock Market
Getting Started
Fundamental Analysis
- Introduction to Fundamental Analysis
- Reading an Income Statement
- Understanding the Balance Sheet
- Cash Flow Statement Basics
- The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
- Understanding Earnings Per Share (EPS)
- Dividend Investing Basics
- Return on Equity (ROE) Explained
- Understanding Competitive Advantages (Moats)
- Evaluating Management Quality
- Debt Analysis and Financial Health
- Understanding Revenue and Sales Growth
- Valuation: Price-to-Book Ratio
- Industry Analysis Fundamentals
- Putting It All Together: Fundamental Analysis Framework
Technical Analysis
- Introduction to Technical Analysis
- Support and Resistance Levels
- Understanding Trend Lines and Channels
- Moving Averages Explained
- Volume Analysis
- Chart Patterns: Head and Shoulders
- Chart Patterns: Double Tops and Bottoms
- Chart Patterns: Triangles
- The RSI Indicator
- MACD: Moving Average Convergence Divergence
- Bollinger Bands Explained
- Candlestick Patterns: Basics
- Candlestick Patterns: Engulfing and Advanced
- Fibonacci Retracements
- Gap Analysis in Trading
- Stochastic Oscillator
- Average True Range (ATR)
- Volume Price Analysis
- Multiple Time Frame Analysis
- Building a Technical Analysis Trading Plan
Trading Strategies
Risk Management
Advanced Topics
- Introduction to ETFs
- Understanding Mutual Funds
- Options Basics: Calls and Puts
- Understanding Bonds and Interest Rates
- REITs: Real Estate Investment Trusts
- Introduction to Short Selling
- IPOs: Initial Public Offerings
- Stock Splits and Reverse Splits
- Understanding Stock Buybacks
- Reading an Earnings Report
- Insider Trading: Legal and Illegal
- Economic Indicators and the Stock Market
- Market Orders vs Limit Orders in Practice
- Fractional Shares Explained
- Retirement Accounts: IRA and 401(k)
Practical Applications
- Building Your First Portfolio
- Paper Trading Practice
- Setting Investment Goals
- Monthly Investment Contributions
- Rebalancing Your Portfolio
- Tracking Portfolio Performance
- When to Seek Professional Help
- Investing During Volatile Markets
- Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIPs)
- Understanding Capital Gains Taxes
- Creating a Watchlist
- Using Financial News Wisely
- Building Long-Term Wealth
- Common Investing Mistakes to Avoid
- Your Investing Journey Begins
Trading Psychology
Trading Tools
- Using Yahoo Finance Stock Screener
- StockCharts.com Charting Essentials
- Setting Up Price Alerts
- Free Research Resources for Investors
- Level 1 vs Level 2 Market Data
- Understanding the Order Book
- Market Makers Explained
- Trading Expectancy: Your Mathematical Edge
- Win Rate vs Risk/Reward Ratio
- Average True Range (ATR) for Traders