Stockmarket Investing Course for Beginners

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Interested in the share market but unsure where to begin? Investing comes with both opportunities and risks, and developing a sound understanding of how the market works can help you approach investment information and decisions with greater confidence.

Designed for beginners, this course provides a practical introduction to the fundamentals of share investing. You'll explore how the share market operates, common investment terminology, risk and reward, basic financial reporting, and different approaches to analysing and evaluating shares.

You'll also consider what type of investor you might be, explore factors involved in building a share portfolio, and learn how to find and interpret financial information from a range of sources. The course focuses on building your general knowledge and understanding so you can become a more informed investor.

Please note: This course provides general educational information only. No individual investment advice will be given.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• Understanding the potential benefits and risks associated with investing in shares
• Understanding basic share market terminology and selected financial ratios
• Developing an understanding of how the share market operates
• Exploring different types of investors and investment approaches
• Understanding basic financial reporting
• Identifying factors to consider when building a share portfolio
• Exploring different methods used to analyse and evaluate shares
• Identifying useful sources of financial and market information
• Using information from different sources to support investment decision-making

Course content

What will be covered in this Stockmarket Investing Course for Beginners?

During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

Introduction to the share market

• Understanding the fundamentals of share investing
• Exploring the potential risks and rewards of investing in shares
• Becoming familiar with basic share market terminology

Getting to know you as an investor

• Exploring different types of investors
• Considering different approaches to investing

What makes the market tick?

• Understanding how the share market operates
• Exploring factors relevant to share market activity
• Introduction to basic financial reporting and selected financial ratios

Analysing and choosing shares

• Exploring different methods of analysing and evaluating shares
• Understanding factors to consider when building a share portfolio

Sources of information

• Identifying useful sources of financial and market information
• Understanding the role of financial publications and other information sources in investment research
• Using information to support investment decision-making

Administration

• Understanding basic administrative considerations associated with share investing

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.

Intended Audience

Who is this Stockmarket Investing Course for Beginners for?

This course is designed for beginners who want to develop a better understanding of the share market and the fundamentals of investing in shares.

It is suitable for:

• People with little or no previous knowledge of share investing
• Prospective investors who want to understand how the share market works before making their own investment decisions
• Existing investors who would like to strengthen their understanding of fundamental investment concepts
• Anyone interested in developing their general financial and investment knowledge

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

What to bring to class

• A notebook and pen
• The most recent Saturday Weekend Edition of the Australian Financial Review

Additional information

Please note the following:

This course is educational in nature and provides general information about share investing and the share market. It does not provide individual investment, financial or financial planning advice.

Share trading, investment and financial planning involve risk and may not be suitable for everyone. No consideration is given to the individual investment objectives, financial circumstances or needs of any particular participant.

Participants should seek appropriately qualified professional advice when making financial or investment decisions.