Stock_syllabus
Stock_syllabus
Learning Objectives:
1. Remember: Recall fundamental stock market terms and concepts related to the
Indian market.
2. Understand: Explain the structure, functions, and key participants in the Indian stock
market.
3. Apply: Use stock market data to analyze stocks and make informed trading decisions.
4. Analyze: Critically analyze financial statements and market trends to evaluate Indian
stocks and sectors.
5. Evaluate: Assess various investment options and risk management strategies for
Indian stocks.
6. Create: Develop a well-rounded, ethical stock portfolio and trading plan for the
Indian market.
Course Outcomes:
Session Breakdown:
Topics Covered:
o What is the Stock Market?
o Overview of Indian Stock Exchanges (BSE, NSE)
o Key Stock Market Terms: Shares, Bonds, Equity
o Market Participants: Investors, Brokers, SEBI, and Regulators
o Indices in India: Sensex, Nifty
Outcome: Explain the structure of the Indian stock market and its role in the
economy.
Session 2: Understanding Stocks and Bonds in the Indian Context (60 minutes)
Topics Covered:
o Differences Between Stocks and Bonds
o Government Bonds, Corporate Bonds, and Risks in India
o Mutual Funds and their role in the Indian market
o Types of Stocks: Large-cap, Mid-cap, Small-cap
Outcome: Explain the differences and risks associated with stocks and bonds in the
Indian context.
Session 3: Reading Indian Stock Market Quotes and Ticker Symbols (60 minutes)
Topics Covered:
o What is a Ticker Symbol?
o How to read Indian Stock Quotes: Open, High, Low, Close, Market Cap
o Understanding Dividend Yields, Stock Splits, Bonus Shares
Outcome: Apply your understanding of ticker symbols and stock quotes to assess the
stock's performance.
Topics Covered:
o How to analyze Financial Statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash
Flow)
o Key Ratios: P/E, EPS, Debt-to-Equity
o Analyzing Indian Companies and Sectors
o Using SEBI Filings and Public Disclosures for Analysis
Outcome: Analyze the financial health of an Indian company and its stock potential.
Session 5: Technical Analysis: Charting the Indian Stock Market (60 minutes)
Topics Covered:
o Types of Stock Market Charts (Candlestick, Line, Bar)
o Technical Indicators: Moving Averages, RSI, MACD
o Support and Resistance Levels in Indian Stocks
o Identifying Technical Patterns (Head & Shoulders, Double Top, etc.)
Outcome: Analyze market trends and stock price movements using technical
analysis.
Topics Covered:
o Understanding Risk and Return in the Indian Market
o Diversification and Asset Allocation Strategies
o Stop-Loss, Take Profit, and Trailing Stop Strategies
o Hedging with Options and Futures on NSE
o Managing Risk with Mutual Funds and ETFs
Outcome: Evaluate the risks and returns associated with various investment and
trading strategies.
Topics Covered:
o Choosing a Brokerage and Opening a Demat Account
o Placing Orders on NSE/BSE: Market, Limit, Stop Orders
o Navigating Online Trading Platforms in India
o Researching Stocks on NSE/BSE Websites
Outcome: Apply the knowledge to set up a trading account and place stock orders on
Indian platforms.
Topics Covered:
o Swing Trading, Day Trading, Position Trading
o Margin Trading and Leverage
o Advanced Risk Management Techniques
o Using Options and Futures for Speculation and Hedging
Outcome: Create an advanced trading strategy for the Indian stock market.
Session 9: Economic Indicators and Their Impact on the Indian Stock Market (60
minutes)
Learning Objective (Bloom’s Level): Evaluate
Topics Covered:
o Key Economic Indicators for India (GDP, CPI, IIP)
o The Role of RBI, Monetary Policy, and Budget Announcements
o Impact of Global Events on Indian Markets
Outcome: Evaluate how economic indicators and global events impact stock prices in
India.
Topics Covered:
o Building a Balanced Portfolio
o Ethical Investing: ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Factors
o Portfolio Performance Metrics: Sharpe Ratio, Alpha
o Portfolio Rebalancing and Monitoring
Outcome: Create an ethical investment portfolio tailored to your financial goals and
risk tolerance.
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