Materials
Your course materials are integrated within the eCampus. Once you are logged in you may view the videos and take the tests. Students who have enrolled in the Master’s Trading Program will also have access to the online community chat, have access to office hours, and access to search the forum for answers to your questions. Recommended reading for this course also includes Mastering The Currency Market by Jay Norris, Al Gaskill, and Teresa Bell (McGraw-Hill 2009).
Structure
The course is laid out in a series of short videos, followed by online quizzes. Before you begin, you will need to create an online personal account, and register for the course, and if the course requires a subscription you will need to pay online via PayPal.
Time Needed To Complete
Core Concepts 1: Approximately 1 to 1-1/2 hours
Core Concepts 2: Approximately 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours
Core Concepts 3: Approximately 3 to 3-1/2 hours
Supervision
The Core Concepts 1 and 2 free trials are available as self-study videos and quizzes. If you decide to upgrade to the Core Concepts Series (including Core Concepts 1, 2 & 3) you will also have access to online office hours where you may ask questions, to the forum where you may post questions, and the online community where you can chat with other students.
Instructors
Core Concepts 1 – Teresa Bell
Core Concepts 2 – Teresa Bell and Jay Norris
Core Concepts 3 – Jay Norris and Teresa Bell
Office Hours (for students enrolled in the Master’s Program)
Mondays – 10:15AM to 11:15AM EDT Outside of office hours, students may post questions in the forum, and the instructor will post answers so they are available to all students.
Help Desk
The online helpdesk is available during normal business hours of 9AM to 5PM CST. You may reach us either via chat, phone, or submit a work ticket. We attempt to respond to all requests within several hours.
Core Concept 1 – Intro To Trading
1.1 Intro to Trading
1.2 Definition of Markets
1.3 Types of Financial Markets
1.4 Bullish vs. Bearish
1.5 Risk vs. Reward
1.6 Methods Apply To Multiple Markets
1.7 Forex Basics
1.8 The Six Majors
1.9 Market Timeframes
1.10 Understanding Forex Quotes
1.11 Cross Currency Pairs
1.12 Understanding PIPs
1.13 Lot Sizes
1.14 Rollover
1.15 Leverage & Margin
1.16 Minimize Risk
1.17 Bid & Ask Prices
1.18 The Spread
1.19 Platforms
1.20 Entering An Order
1.21 Market Order
1.22 Stop Order
1.23 Limit Order
1.24 Exiting Your Position
1.25 Calculating P&L
Quiz 1 – Trading Basics
Core Concepts 2 – Fundamental Analysis
2.1 Intro to Fundamentals
2.2 Supply and Demand
2.3 Example: Stocks
2.4 Example: Commodities
2.5 Forex and Economics
2.6 Factors Affecting Fundamentals
2.7 Global Business Cycle
2.8 Regional or Industry Business Climate
2.9 Interest rates
2.10 The Carry Trade
2.11 Inflation
2.12 Consumer Habits
2.13 Employment Levels
2.14 Summary of Macroeconomic Factors
2.15 New Sources
2.16 Table of Economic Reports
2.17 Learning Fundamentals Takes Time
2.18 Live Fundamental Reports
2.19 Non-Farm Payroll
2.20 FOMC
2.21 Retail Sales
2.22 Durable Goods
2.23 Gross Domestic Product
2.24 Producer Price Index
2.25 Consumer Price Index
2.26 Consumer Confidence
2.27 Fundamentals and Technicals
2.28 Tips to Trading with Fundamentals
2.29 Major Currencies
Quiz 2 – Fundamentals
Core Concepts 3 – Technical Analysis
3.1 Intro to Technical Analysis
3.2 Advantages of Technical Analysis
3.3 Chart Types
3.4 Three Components of Technical Analysis
3.5 Trends Defined
3.6 Determining Trend
3.7 Drawing Trendlines
3.8 Trending and Ranging
3.9 Drill down
3.10 Market Overview
3.11 Candlesticks
3.12 Candle Behavior and Trending
3.13 Support & Resistance
3.14 Identifying Directional Shifts
3.15 Trendline Breaks
3.16 Pivot Points
3.17 Combining Multiple Factors
3.18 Retracements and Extensions
3.19 Chart Patterns
3.20 Technical Indicators
3.21 Moving Averages
3.22 MACD
3.23 MACD & Divergence
3.24 Stochastics
Quiz 3 – Trending, Ranging, and Counter-trending
Quiz 4 – Candlesticks
Quiz 5 – Support & Resistance
Quiz 6 – Pivot Points
Quiz 7 – Multiple Factors Combine
Quiz 8 – Retracements & Extensions
Quiz 9 – Chart Patterns
Quiz 10 – Technical Indicators
Core Concepts 1 – Intro To Trading
Core Concepts 2 – Fundamental Analysis
Core Concepts 3 – Technical Analysis Once you have completed the Free Trial, if you would like to continue to have access to Section One and Two, and gain access to Core Concepts Three – Technical Analysis, you can register for the Core Concepts Series. Core Concepts Series ( One, Two & Three) is $99 for one year access to over 5 hours of video and 10 quizzes. This is a one-time charge and does not auto-renew. Register Now!