Fundamentals of US Capital Markets

This course is your gateway to the world of American finance. Expressions such as "Wall Street", the "Dow Jones Index", and the "NASDAQ Exchange" are all a part of the daily language used by investors worldwide. The course teaches stock market basics and is presented in an understandable format that includes everyday examples, easy-to-read graphs and diagrams. The course is designed for those who have basic knowledge of their local capital market and are seeking to gain an insight into other treasures.

1. Introduction

Welcome To Wall Street | A Quick Glance At The Financial Markets | Popular Financial Instruments

2. The Stock Market

The American Stock Market | Stock Indices | Analyst Recommendations | American Depositary Receipts – ADR | Regulating The Stock Trade | Initial Public Offering – IPO

3. Exchange Traded Funds

Major Brand Names | Fund Names

4. The Bond Market

The Global and American Bond Market | Risks Accompanying Bonds | Corporate Bonds | Government Bonds | Municipal Bonds | Mortgage-Backed Securities

5. The Players In The Market

Investment Houses | Infrastructure Companies | Traders

6. The Mutual Fund Industry

Advantages Of Investing In Mutual Funds | Sorting Funds By Investment Sector | Mutual Fund Fees | Hedge Funds

7. Real Estate Investment

REITs - Real Estate Investment Trusts | REIT Indices | The Five Biggest REITs

8. Structured Financial Products

Structured Deposits | Structured Bonds | The LIBOR Interest Rate

9. A Quick Glance at The Derivatives Market

Options Versus Futures | CBOT - The Chicago Board Of Trade

10. Opening An Investment Account

Brokers | Account Types | Fees | Protecting Investors

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