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UNDERSTANDINGEQUITIES

7 Lessons
43 min
All Levels
  • By: Justin Freeman
    Justin Freeman
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    Justin is a seasoned trader with over two decades of industry experience. He has written on all aspects of trading and investing, and is able to simplify complex financial topics for everyday investors.

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What will I learn?

  • How stocks and stock exchanges work
  • How to get the most out of market data
  • Stock valuation techniques
  • How stock IPOs work

Who is this course for?

  • Investors with little to no previous experience
  • Experienced investors looking to advance their understanding of market dynamics
  • Investors considering investing in stock market IPOs

Course contents

1

Understanding the Equities Markets

8 min
Begin Lesson 1
2

US Equity Market Structure

7 min
Begin Lesson 2
3

Understanding the IPO Market

7 min
Begin Lesson 3
4

Equities Market Data Basics

6 min
Begin Lesson 4
5

Using P/E and PEG Ratios

6 min
Begin Lesson 5
6

Using Depth-of-Book Market Data

7 min
Begin Lesson 6
7

Understanding Equities: Course Summary

2 min
Begin Lesson 7
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Description

If you are interested in trading and investing in one of the world’s most important and dynamic markets, then this course on equities will provide a one-stop resource for traders of all levels of experience.

Discover everything you need to know about how stock markets work, how to use different types of market data to improve your trading, and how to get an immediate understanding of a stock’s intrinsic value.

We’ll provide you with written articles and educational videos. On topics ranging from how markets are structured to protect investors, to how stocks first list on a market during IPOs. You can work through the course articles in a logical sequence or dip in and out to develop your understanding of particular topics. And after completing the course, you can test yourself and put your newfound knowledge into practice!

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FAQ

How much does the Understanding Equities course cost?

The Understanding Equities course is completely free! Anyone can use this course to discover everything there is to know about how to get the most out of investing in stocks.

Who can start using this course?

Anyone can take advantage of the Understanding Equities course. You don’t need any prior experience or an eToro account – although you can create a demo account here if you want your learning to be interactive.

How long will this course take to complete?

There are no time constraints on any of our courses. You can take as long as you need to read individual articles or the entire course.

Who created the Understanding Equities course?

The Understanding Equities course was created by eToro in partnership with the Nasdaq exchange. It draws on the experience of a range of industry analysts who have a deep understanding of how the equity markets work.

Is this course beginner friendly?

Yes, the Understanding Equities course is beginner friendly. It starts with the basics, and then explores slightly more advanced topics about how the exchange works and introduces ways of developing your understanding to help your trading.