The Complete Foundation Stock Trading Course

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Stock Trading

• Lesson 1.1: Basics of the Stock Market
  • Understanding stocks, exchanges, and market participants.
  • Introduction to trading terminology and concepts.
• Lesson 1.2: Getting Started with Trading
  • Setting up a brokerage account and trading platform.
  • Understanding order types and trading hours.

Module 2: Market Analysis

• Lesson 2.1: Technical Analysis
  • Chart patterns, trendlines, and support/resistance levels.
  • Indicators and oscillators for analyzing stock price movements.
• Lesson 2.2: Fundamental Analysis
  • Evaluating company financials, earnings reports, and industry trends.
  • Using fundamental data to identify undervalued or overvalued stocks.

Module 3: Trading Strategies

• Lesson 3.1: Day Trading Strategies
  • Scalping, momentum trading, and breakout trading.
  • Risk management and position sizing for day traders.
• Lesson 3.2: Swing Trading Strategies
  • Identifying swing trading opportunities based on technical and fundamental analysis.
  • Setting profit targets and stop-loss levels for swing trades.

Module 4: Risk Management

• Lesson 4.1: Importance of Risk Management
  • Understanding the risk-return tradeoff in trading.
  • Calculating risk-reward ratios and setting risk limits.
• Lesson 4.2: Stop-Loss Strategies
  • Using stop-loss orders to limit losses and protect capital.
  • Adjusting stop-loss levels based on market volatility and trade duration.

Module 5: Trading Psychology

• Lesson 5.1: Emotions and Trading
  • Common psychological biases in trading (fear, greed, overconfidence).
  • Developing emotional discipline and resilience as a trader.
• Lesson 5.2: Mindset and Performance
  • Cultivating a growth mindset and positive trading habits.
  • Dealing with trading setbacks and learning from mistakes.

Module 6: Practical Trading Techniques

• Lesson 6.1: Order Execution
  • Placing market orders, limit orders, and stop orders.
  • Managing open positions and executing trades efficiently.
• Lesson 6.2: Trading Platforms and Tools
  • Overview of popular trading platforms and their features.
  • Using technical analysis software and scanners to identify trading opportunities.

Module 7: Building a Trading Plan

• Lesson 7.1: Components of a Trading Plan
  • Setting trading goals, timeframes, and risk tolerance.
  • Developing a trading strategy and entry/exit criteria.
• Lesson 7.2: Backtesting and Optimization
  • Testing trading strategies on historical data to evaluate performance.
  • Adjusting trading rules and parameters based on backtesting results.

Module 8: Trading Performance Evaluation

• Lesson 8.1: Performance Metrics
  • Tracking trading metrics such as win rate, risk-reward ratio, and expectancy.
  • Analyzing trading performance and identifying areas for improvement.
• Lesson 8.2: Review and Reflection
  • Conducting regular trade reviews and journaling.
  • Learning from past trades and refining trading strategies over time.