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Introduction to Financial Markets and Trading

Study Method In-class, Online
Provider London Academy of Trading
Recognition CPD
Start Date Every Month
London Academy of Trading

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Course overview

Looking for a solid introduction to trading? Our one-week Introduction to Financial Markets and Trading course is the foundation of any aspiring trader’s journey and will help you become familiar with the daily activities of a trader.

You’ll learn how to analyse and evaluate macroeconomic data releases and grow your understanding of financial markets to enhance your skill set for successful trading.

Whether your interests lie in commodities, stock indices, equities, forex or other assets, this course will give you the full run down and consolidate your understanding of their interrelations.

Who's It For?

It is great for those who have an interest in trading and want to take the first step in the financial markets.

Job outcomes

  • Finance Roles

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What you'll learn

  • Understand the structure and function of financial markets
  • Comprehend how traders and investors analyse and trade in real-time markets
  • Appreciate fundamental and technical analysis of different financial assets
  • Understand how to interpret charts, as well as financial and political news
  • Understand how to manage risk and control emotions when trading

Recognitions

CPD

Accredited/ Certified by CPD

Study method

  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

  • 1 Week

Delivery

Online / Virtual Delivery Sessions

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for all LAT programmes:

  • A completed and signed application form
  • A copy of your passport/proof of ID / Birth Certificate
  • Entry requirements for all LAT programmes of two weeks or more:
  • A scanned copy of a recent passport-sized colour photograph
  • Proof of education qualifications
  • Proof of English proficiency, if required
  • Note: All documents are to be provided in English. Where documents are not in English, you will also need to provide a certified translation of any such documents.

International Students

  • Scanned copies of your diplomas and certified translation
  • Scanned copies of your certified transcripts
  • Proof of English language proficiency IELTS 5.5 or equivalents
  • Candidates who studied for an undergraduate degree in the medium of English in a majority English – speaking country can provide a letter from their university confirming this as evidence of their English proficiency.

All other students:

  • A minimum level 3 qualification or an interview with our Academic Dean, Paddy Osborn
  • Fully completed LAT application form

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Course features

  • One-on-one consultation
  • Online platform access
  • Online chat and discussion with LAT traders
  • Daily webinar
  • The LAT faculty is comprised of experienced traders and analysts from major financial institutions including HSBC, Bank of America and Bloomberg. Our team of tutors and trade mentors are available 10 hours a day to provide 1-2-1 help and guidance on any aspect of our courses. We also host three webinars every day in which the experts analyse the markets, answer questions and stimulate discussions to enhance the learning process.

Testimonials

  • Excellent introduction to financial trading with lots of in-depth analysis and explanations from a very knowledgeable and friendly team of tutors. For anyone interested in learning more about how to be a retail trader, this is a very good course, from managing risk to developing a solid trading strategy and identifying trading opportunities.
    Paddy Robers
    Introduction to Financial Markets and Trading
  • For any would-be Financial Market trader, this course is an absolute must. It gives clear and concise joined-up education in analysing charts and markets. Like nothing else out there, it is head & shoulders above all other educational establishments in this field.
    Trevor Hilliard
    Introduction to Financial Markets and Trading
  • I would recommend LAT to anyone who is interested in trading, but also just in order to understand how the world of economics work.
    Frederik H
    Introduction to Financial Markets and Trading

Additional information

Our expert tutors

Studying with LAT means you’ll be taught by experienced traders and analysts from major financial institutions, including HSBC, Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse and Bloomberg. You’ll get 1:1 access to our team of trading mentors ten hours a day to develop robust trading strategies and have all your questions answered. We also host three daily webinars where our experts analyse the markets and host discussions to enhance your learning and understanding.

Subjects

Core Units
Introduction to Financial Markets
  • What are financial markets, who trades them and why
  • Market jargon and the roles of retail banks, investment banks, central banks and brokers
Financial Market Economics
  • Macroeconomic data – Interest rates, inflation, economic cycles, etc.
  • Central Bank influence – Monetary policy
  • Government influence – Fiscal policy
Fundamental and Technical Analysis
  • How to analyse financial markets from a fundamental perspective
  • Technical analysis – how to analyse charts and price action
    • Support, resistance and price trends
    • Pattern recognition
    • Japanese candlestick analysis
    • Moving averages and momentum indicators
Trading Psychology and Risk Management
  • Understanding natural human biases and how to avoid emotional pitfalls when trading
  • How to manage risk, per trade and within a portfolio
Mentored Trading
  • Virtual practical trading sessions to apply learned knowledge

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Payment options

Course fees – From £599

  • No government funding available for this course

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About London Academy of Trading

The London Academy of Trading (LAT) is an award-winning, dual-accredited provider of financial trading education and was the first academy in the UK to offer accredited and regulated qualifications in trading. We pride ourselves on providing practical and vocational trading training courses, will allow you to step onto the trading floor with all the tools you need to make sound, data-driven decisions. Since 2010, we have remained committed to our four pillars of knowledge: fundamental analysis, technical analysis, trading psychology and risk management. We are dedicated to guiding you through theoretical and practical applications of trading to help you succeed in this exciting environment.

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