This e-learning course is aimed at anyone who wants to understand even better what financial markets are and why they are so central to the functioning of our economy. We will look at the key players, their role and their motivations.
Our aim is to give you an in-depth insight into the different asset classes, the associated products and the relevant jargon. You will learn about the financial market from the perspective of the investor, the issuer and the financial services industry.
If you are a private investor or if you want to start a career in finance, the course will help you to quickly find your feet in the financial markets. And even if you've been in the markets for a while and excel at your job, you will gain a better understanding of how your job fits into the bigger picture. We introduce you to the inner mechanisms of the financial markets.
It's all about the allocation of capital and risk. On the one hand, there are the companies looking for ways to finance their business. On the other side are the investors who seek to invest their capital. In the middle is the financial industry, which connects the parties and provides liquidity, risk transformation, investment advice and investment solutions.
Equity capital is the lifeblood of companies. The stock market reflects the health of the economy. This module is about understanding the equity market: its practices and jargon, the motivations of equity investors and issuers, the various equity-linked investments, and of course the risk associated with equity investing.
