A Course for Beginners: Stock Market Basics

The complete beginners' guide on how you can get started with the stock market

What you will learn

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Basics of Stocks

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Marco-economic analysis; The bigger picture

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Investing in Companies

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How to operate the trading platform

Course Duration: 6 weeks 6 sessions, 1 Every Saturday

Starts from: November 16th, 2024

Training Days & Timings: Saturday, 3:00PM - 4:30PM

Total Course Fee: Rs. 1,500/-

Registration Deadline: November 10th, 2024

Course Overview

This course is designed for beginners eager to understand the fundamentals of the stock market, how it operates, and how to make informed investment decisions. Through comprehensive lectures, participants will gain insights into the basics of stocks, financial statements, fundamental analysis, and the practical aspects of trading.

Course Content

Session 1: Understanding Stocks

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Introduction to Stocks

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The Concept of Initial Public Offerings (IPO)

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The Listing Process: How Companies Go Public

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The Mechanics of the Stock Market

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Case Study: Berkshire Hathaway’s Journey

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Capital Gains and Dividends Explained

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Differentiating Trading from Investing

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Getting Started: Setting Up a Brokerage Account

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Choosing the Right Broker

Session 2: Financial Statements Simplified

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Case Study: The Coffee Stand Example

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The Balance Sheet: Analyzing Assets, Liabilities, and Equity

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The Income Statement: Revenue, Expenses, and Profitability

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Cash Flow Statement: Understanding Cash Inflows and Outflows

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Why Some Companies are Profitable Yet Lack Cash

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Case Study: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL)

Session 3: Company Analysis for Investors

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Investing in Companies: A Deep Dive

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Fundamental vs. Technical Analysis: An Overview

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Key Financial Ratios: EPS, PE Ratio, Book Value, ROA, Dividend Yield

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The Age of AI and its Impact on Trillion-Dollar Tech Companies

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Avoiding Traps: Insider Trading and Pump & Dump Schemes

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Understanding Intrinsic Value

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Comparing Market Price with Intrinsic Value

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Discounted Cash Flow Methodology

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PE Ratio Method for Valuation

Session 4 & 5: Macro-Economic Factors

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The Broader Picture: Macro-Economic Analysis

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Research Methods: Financial Reports, News, and Political & Socio-Economic Factors

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The Role of Global Pandemics and Wars in Economic Shifts

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Accessing Information: Why Data is the New Gold

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Connecting with Industry Experts: Navigating the Information Landscape

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Industry-Specific Analysis:

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Oil Sector (OPEC Meetings, Wars)

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Pharmaceuticals (Pandemics and Global Health)

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Technology (Digital Revolutions)

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Textiles (Export Policies)

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Cement (Construction Policies)

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Automobiles (Local Market Demand)

Session 6: Practical Trading Skills

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Navigating Trading Platforms

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Distinguishing Between Low and High Volume Stocks

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Understanding Upper and Lower Limits in Trading

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Technical Analysis: Voodoo Science or Valuable Tool?

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Trading Strategies: Navigating High-Volume and Low-Volume Stocks

Instructor

Hissan Ur Rehman

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iconEducation: BSc - LUMS, MBA - Cardiff University (UK)

iconHissan Ur Rehman is an Instructor at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), renowned for his in-depth understanding of global economies and financial markets. As a regular contributor to international publications, he offers keen insights on economic trends and investment strategies.

Hissan holds an MBA from Cardiff University, specializing in Management Consulting—a rare and highly regarded qualification. He also earned his Bachelor's degree from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), one of Pakistan's premier institutions. With extensive experience in consulting for major corporations, he has a proven track record of advising companies on smart investments, fundraising, and IPOs.

Before joining PSX in 2021, Hissan taught at LUMS and other institutions, where he conducted courses on stock market fundamentals and continues to share his expertise with a diverse audience of investors and students.

  • Note: The Payment is non-refundable.
  • Registration deadline: November 10th, 2024

Requirements

  • No prior knowledge or investment experience
  • PC, Internet Connection and Zoom

Benefits

  • E-Certificates will be awarded to all participants upon completion of course
  • Recordings of all sessions will be provided to the participants