Class 1: Introduction to Financial Markets

What are financial markets & why they exist

• Types of markets: Equity, Debt, Commodity, Forex, Crypto

Capital formation and economic growth connection

Primary Market vs Secondary Market

Class 2 : Structure of Indian Financial Markets

Overview of Indian financial market architecture

Roles of NSE, BSE, MCX, and SEBI

Role of RBI and its influence on liquidity

Understanding clearing & settlement (NSDL/CDSL)

Class 3 : Market Participants & Their Roles

Who trades in the market? Retail Investors, FIIs, DIIs, HNIs

Role of stockbrokers, custodians, depositories

Overview of DP (Depository Participant) accounts

Market intermediaries: Registrar, Transfer Agents, etc.

Class 4 : Market Indices & Benchmarking

What are indices and why they matter

Key Indian Indices: Sensex, Nifty50, Bank Nifty

Sectoral indices (IT, Pharma, Auto, etc.)

Global indices: Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Nikkei, FTSE

How index movement reflects investor sentiment

Class 5 : Regulatory Framework & Investor Protection

SEBI’s role & key regulations (LODR, Insider Trading, Takeover Code)

Investor grievance redressal mechanism (SCORES, arbitration, ombudsman)

KYC, PAN, and AML rules in trading/investing

Class 1 : Understanding Financial Statements

What are financial statements & why they matter

Key components: Balance Sheet (Assets, Liabilities, Equity) ,Profit & Loss Statement (Revenue, Profit) ,Cash Flow Statement

Interconnection between all three

Annual Report Reading (Live Example: Infosys or TCS)

• Extract 3 financial figures (Revenue, Net Profit, EPS) from a listed company’s annual report.

Class 2 : Financial Ratios and Performance Metrics

Valuation Ratios: P/E, P/B, PEG

Profitability Ratios: ROE, ROCE, NPM

Liquidity Ratios: Current, Quick

Leverage Ratios: D/E

How to interpret ratios vs industry averages

• Pick two companies from the same sector and compare 5 key ratios. (Example: Reliance vs BPCL, Infosys vs TCS)

Class 3 : Valuation & Intrinsic Value

What is valuation? Why price ≠ value

Intrinsic value & margin of safety

• Simple valuation tools: o P/E comparison Dividend Discount Model (DDM) ,Discounted Cash Flow (conceptual only)

Understanding market mispricing & opportunity spotting

Find 2 undervalued stocks using screener.in and justify your selection

Class 4 : Economic Indicators & Market Impact

Economic Indicators & Market Impact

Interest rates, inflation, fiscal deficit

Role of RBI Monetary Policy in markets

Global factors: Oil prices, USDINR, FII flows

• Write 150 words on: “How does an RBI repo rate change impact stock markets?”

Class 5 : Company Case Study & Investment Decision

Company Case Study & Investment Decision

• Select one listed company and review: o Business model o Financial ratios o Valuation o Market outlook

How to make a Buy/Hold/Sell call

Class 1: Introduction to Technical Analysis

What is Technical Analysis & how it differs from Fundamental Analysis

What is Technical Analysis & how it differs from Fundamental Analysis

Market psychology & crowd behavior

Timeframes & multi-timeframe analysis (Daily, Weekly, Intraday)

Write 5 differences between Fundamental and Technical Analysis.

Class 2 : Candlestick Basics & Chart Patterns

What are candlesticks and how to read them

• Key reversal & continuation patterns: o Doji, Hammer, Engulfing, Shooting Star, Marubozu

Multi-candle formations: Morning/Evening Star, Piercing Pattern

How to combine candles for trade setups

• Capture screenshots of 3 bullish and 3 bearish candle patterns and label them.

Class 3 : Support, Resistance, and Trendlines

Concept of Demand (Support) & Supply (Resistance) zones

How to draw & validate support/resistance lines

Trend identification — higher highs/lows, trend breaks

Using trendlines for entry and exit

• Draw support & resistance on 2 stocks and submit screenshots with analysis.

Class 4 : Chart Patterns for Trade Setup

• Popular Chart Patterns & their psychology: Double Top/Bottom ,Head & Shoulders ,Triangles & Flags ,Cup & Handle

How to use chart patterns for breakout trades

• Capture 3 different chart patterns from live market data and note potential entry/target points.

Class 5 : Indicators & Oscillators (Part 1)

What are Indicators? Why to use them

Moving Averages (SMA, EMA): trend-following tools

RSI (Relative Strength Index): momentum indicator

MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence): trend + momentum tool

Signal confirmation using multiple indicators

Class 1: Volume, Breakouts & Momentum Trading

The importance of volume confirmation

Identifying breakout and fakeout zones

Momentum vs Reversal trading setups

Entry, stop loss, and target planning

Risk/Reward ratio (R:R) concept

• Capture 2 breakout setups from live charts (1 success, 1 fake breakout) and explain why.

Class 2 : Intraday Trading Techniques

Choosing the right timeframes for intraday

Opening range breakout strategy

VWAP-based trading method

Scalping and momentum entry points

How to control overtrading and emotions

Record both trades with entry, exit, SL, and reasoning.

Class 3 : Swing & Positional Trading

Swing trading logic — riding short-term trends

How to use moving averages crossover

Identifying consolidation & breakout phases

Managing trades overnight & tracking trends

Prepare a 3-day swing trade plan with entry, stop loss, Prepare a 3-day swing trade plan with entry, stop loss, and target.

Class 4: Trading Journal Workshop

Why keeping a trading journal is essential

How to track win/loss ratio, emotion, and pattern

Building consistency through review

Excel/Google Sheet template for journaling

• Record 3 demo trades in your trading journal with reflection: What went right / wrong? What did I learn?

Class 5 : Strategy Building & Review

Elements of a trading system: setup, trigger, exit, rules

Backtesting & refining a strategy

Combining indicators & patterns

Risk management within strategy

When not to trade (discipline & filters)

Class 1: Introduction to Derivatives & Futures Market

Why derivatives exist — purpose & importance

Understanding Futures contracts: Lot size, expiry, margin, and leverage

Futures vs Cash Market

How traders and hedgers use Futures

Practical example: Nifty & Bank Nifty Futures

• List 3 stocks with active Futures contracts and note their lot size, expiry, and margin required.

Class 2 : Futures Trading in Practice

How to read and interpret Futures charts

How price, premium/discount, and rollover data work

Basic directional trade: Long & Short Futures

Risk and leverage management

• Create a Futures trade plan with: ,Entry & Exit ,Stop Loss ,Margin used , Target & Timeframe

Class 3 : Option Chain & Market Sentiment

Understanding Call (CE) and Put (PE)

Open Interest (OI) and Change in OI

Interpreting Option Chain for market direction

How big players show intent via OI buildup

• Capture screenshot of Nifty Option Chain and identify: Strongest support & resistance strike ,PCR (Put Call Ratio)

Class 4 : Option Trading in Practice

• Directional trading using options: Buying Call in bullish condition ,Buying Put in bearish condition

SL & Target setting in options

Premium decay & timing importance

Intraday vs Positional options

Write your own option trade idea — include: Strike, Expiry, Reason, and Risk.

Class 5 : Option Strategies Simplified

Hedging using Futures & Options

• Introduction to simple 2-leg strategies: Bull Call Spread ,Bear Put Spread ,Protective Put

Strategy selection for volatility and trend

Class 1: Introduction to Forex & Market Structure

What is Forex? Global market size & participants

Pip, Lot, Leverage & Margin explained simply

Major vs Minor pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/INR, USD/JPY, etc.)

List 5 major currency pairs and mark their session volatility timings.

Class 2: Economic Drivers & Fundamental Impact

How central banks, inflation & interest rates move currencies

Understanding GDP, CPI, NFP, and policy statements

Correlation between Dollar Index (DXY), Gold & Oil

Pick 1 upcoming macro event and predict its impact on a currency pair.

Class 3 : Technical Analysis in Forex

Price Action vs Indicator approach

Support/Resistance in FX charts

Trendline and Moving Average breakouts

Scalping and Intraday FX setups

Capture 2 setups (one breakout & one pullback) and explain your entry logic.

Class 4 : Risk & Money Management in Forex

Leverage control & drawdown prevention

Position sizing formula for Forex

Stop loss & take profit planning

Journaling and reviewing FX trades

Submit a 1-page sheet showing trade risk % and R:R per trade.

Class 5 : Live Trading Simulation & Recap

Placing live demo trades on a Forex simulator

Analysing pip movement vs emotional reaction

How to record and review results

Class 1: Trading Psychology & Emotional Discipline (Part 1)

Mindset shifts from beginner to pro

Recognising fear, greed & FOMO

The role of patience and process thinking

Write a reflection on your emotional triggers and solutions.

Class 2 : Trading Psychology & Consistency (Part 2)

Pre-trade routine & journaling discipline

How to recover from losses gracefully

Building mental resilience & focus

Submit “Personal Trading Commandments” (Top 10 rules you’ll follow).

Class 3 : Mutual Fund Basics & Structure

What is a Mutual Fund and how it works

Types: Equity, Debt, Hybrid, Index, Thematic

SIP vs Lump Sum methods

Select 1 fund that matches your financial goal and justify.

Class 4 : Evaluating Funds & Performance

NAV, Alpha, Beta, Sharpe Ratio (simplified)

Expense Ratio & Exit Load

Selecting funds for different objectives

Build a 3-fund model portfolio with allocation %.

Class 5 : Taxation & Investment Process

Equity vs Debt fund taxation

ELSS for tax saving (80C)

KYC & Online Investment process