Course

Lesson: Overview of different financial markets (stocks, forex, cryptocurrencies)

Example: Explain how the stock market works, followed by a discussion onmajor exchanges like NYSE and NASDAQ.

Lesson: Common trading terms (bull/bear market, bid/ask spread, order types)

Example: Illustrate with real-world scenarios; like explaining how a "limit order"works in a stock purchase.

Lesson: Guide through the process of setting up a brokerage account andselecting trading software

Example: Walk through the process of signing up on a popular platform like TDAmeritrade or E*TRADE.

Lesson: Introduction to reading charts and recognizing basic patterns (head andshoulders, double top/bottom)

Example: Show historical charts and highlight pattern examples,discussing whatthey imply.

Lesson: In-depth analysis of chart patterns and technical indicators (BollingerBands, Stochastic Oscillator)

Example: Analyze a real stock chart using these indicators and discuss how theyinform trading decisions.

Lesson: Teach different candlestick patterns (doji, hammer, engulfing) and theirimplications

Example: Use historical price data to identify these patterns and predictpotential price movements.

Lesson: Overview of moving averages, Relative Strength Index (RSI), and MovingAverage Convergence Divergence (MACD)

Example: Compare a stock’sprice movement with its moving average todetermine trends.

Lesson: Live analysis of current market charts using the learned techniques

Example: Practice identifying patterns and making trading decisions based onlive data.

Lesson: Elements of a solid trading plan, various trading strategies (scalping,swing trading)

Example: Draft a personalized trading plan, including risk tolerance and goals.

Lesson: Importance of risk management, techniques to manage risk anddetermine position sizes

Example: Calculate the appropriate position size based on a given accountbalance and risk percentage

Lesson: Differences between day trading and swing trading, benefits anddrawbacks of each

Example: Discuss successful case studies for both strategies.

Lesson: Crafting a detailed trading plan tailored to personal trading style andgoals

Example: Create a step-by-step trading plan incorporating all elementsdiscussed.

Lesson: Conduct simulated trading sessions to apply strategies in a risk-freeenvironment

Example: Use a trading simulator to make trades based on real-time marketconditions and analyze outcomes.

Lesson: Review trades made during the simulation, identifying areas of strengthand improvement

Example: Analyze specific trades, discussing what went right or wrong.

Lesson: Adjust the trading plan based on the lessons learned from the simulatedsessions

Example: Make strategic changes to the plan to enhance its effectiveness.

Lesson: Comprehensive review ofeverything learned, outlining the next stepsfor continued growth and success

Example: Create a checklist for the mentee to follow post-program, includingcontinuous learning resources and support networks.