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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.

Intermediate Course

INR 6,999/-

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