Intermediate Trading Course Syllabus
An intermediate trading course is designed to build on foundational knowledge and delve into more complex trading strategies, analysis techniques, and risk management.
Lesson 1: Advanced Technical Analysis
1.1: Advanced Chart Patterns
- Inverted Head and Shoulders, Cup and Handle, and Double Tops/Bottoms
- How to identify and trade these patterns
1.2: Complex Technical Indicators
- Bollinger Bands, Fibonacci Retracements, and Ichimoku Cloud
- How to use these indicators to improve trading decisions
1.3: Volume Analysis
- Volume patterns and their significance
- Volume-based indicators (Accumulation/Distribution, On-Balance Volume)
Lesson 2: Intermediate Trading Strategies
2.1: Swing Trading Strategies
- Techniques for identifying swing trades
- Entry and exit strategies for swing trading
2.2: Momentum Trading
- Using momentum indicators (Relative Strength Index (RSI), Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)
- Developing a momentum trading strategy
2.3: Options Trading Basics
- Introduction to options (calls, puts, options pricing)
- Basic strategies (covered calls, protective puts)
Lesson 3: Risk Management and Position Sizing
3.1: Advanced Risk Management Techniques
- Understanding and calculating risk/reward ratios
- Using stop-loss orders and trailing stops effectively
3.2: Position Sizing
- Determining position size based on risk tolerance
- Using the Kelly Criterion for position sizing
3.3: Portfolio Diversification
- Principles of diversification
- Balancing risk across different asset classes
Lesson 4: Fundamental Analysis for Traders
4.1: Earnings Reports and Financial Statements
- Analyzing earnings reports and key financial metrics
- Impact of financial results on stock prices
4.2: Economic Indicators and Market Impact
- Understanding key economic indicators (GDP, CPI, interest rates)
- How economic news affects different markets
4.3: Sector and Industry Analysis
- Evaluating sectors and industries
- Identifying sector trends and their impact on individual stocks
Lesson 5: Advanced Trading Techniques
5.1: Algorithmic Trading Basics
- Introduction to algorithmic trading and its benefits
- Basic algorithms and trading bots
5.2: High-Frequency Trading Concepts
- Understanding high-frequency trading (HFT)
- Strategies and technologies used in HFT
5.3: Leveraged and Inverse Products
- Understanding leveraged ETFs and inverse funds
- Strategies for using these products in trading
Lesson 6: Market Psychology and Behavioral Finance
6.1: Understanding Market Psychology
- Psychological biases affecting traders (overconfidence, herd behavior)
- Strategies for mitigating psychological biases
6.2: Behavioral Finance Concepts
- Key concepts in behavioral finance (prospect theory, mental accounting)
- Applying behavioral finance insights to trading decisions
6.3: Developing a Trading Mindset
- Building discipline and emotional resilience
- Creating a personalized trading routine
Lesson 7: Practical Application and Strategy Development
7.1: Backtesting Trading Strategies
- Methods for backtesting trading strategies
- Analyzing backtest results and refining strategies
7.2: Building a Personal Trading Plan
- Creating and documenting a personal trading plan
- Setting goals and performance metrics
Additional Features
- Discussion Forums: Online forums for student interaction, strategy discussions and questions.
- Live Webinars and Q&A Sessions: Optional live sessions for real-time discussions with instructors.
This syllabus provides a structured approach to learning intermediate trading concepts and strategies, preparing students to build on their foundational knowledge and develop more sophisticated trading skills.