Stock Trading & Investing

Learn stock trading and investing essentials, understand market trends, analyse risk, build diversified portfolios, and make informed financial decisions to grow wealth confidently in today’s dynamic global markets.

Stock Trading & Investing
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Overview of Stock Trading & Investing

Build a stronger understanding of Stock Trading and Stock Investing with a practical course covering the essentials of the Stock Market. Explore Investment Strategies, technical concepts, candlestick charts, trading platforms, and practical approaches to analysing market opportunities with greater confidence.

Develop practical skills in Technical Analysis, Fundamental Analysis, and Market Analysis while learning how technical indicators, overlays, market signals, and trading resources can support informed decisions. Explore Trading Strategies through practical examples, including day trading scenarios and long-term investing approaches.

Strengthen your understanding of Risk Management and Portfolio Management while exploring strategies for both active trading and long-term investing. From finding potential trades and using market scans to analysing charts and applying investing techniques, this course provides a practical foundation for navigating the Stock Market.

The course was audited and updated on: 10th August, 2026

Learning Outcomes of Stock Trading & Investing

Method Of Assessment​

Learners complete an assignment designed to evaluate their understanding of the course content. The assignment is reviewed by qualified tutors who provide personalised feedback, allowing learners to demonstrate their applied knowledge and skills.

Certification

one education Certificate

After completing the Stock Trading & Investing course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.

The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.

Why Study This Stock Trading & Investing Course?

Stock Trading and Stock Investing require an understanding of market behaviour, financial analysis, and disciplined decision-making. This course helps learners explore the Stock Market, Investment Strategies, Technical Analysis, Fundamental Analysis, Trading Strategies, Market Analysis, Risk Management, and Portfolio Management.

Studying stock trading and investing can strengthen practical skills for evaluating market opportunities and managing investment risks. Learners can analyse stock charts, explore company fundamentals, develop structured trading and investing strategies, manage portfolio risk, and build a disciplined approach to Stock Market analysis and long-term investment decisions.

Course Duration

The Stock Trading & Investing course has a total study time of 3 hours, 9 minutes. Learners can progress through the programme at a flexible pace, developing practical skills in Stock Trading, Stock Investing, Stock Market Analysis, Investment Strategies, Technical Analysis, Fundamental Analysis, Trading Strategies, Market Analysis, Risk Management, and Portfolio Management.

Requirements

The Stock Trading & Investing course has no formal entry requirements, making it suitable for beginners and aspiring traders or investors. An interest in stock trading, stock investing, stock market analysis, investment strategies, technical analysis, fundamental analysis, trading strategies, market analysis, risk management, and portfolio management is beneficial. Basic numeracy and computer skills, good English, and reliable internet access are recommended for effective online learning.

Career Path

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Stock Trading & Investing course?
The Stock Trading & Investing course provides practical knowledge of stock markets, trading, investing, and market analysis. It covers Stock Trading, Stock Investing, Stock Market, Investment Strategies, Technical Analysis, Fundamental Analysis, Trading Strategies, Market Analysis, Risk Management, and Portfolio Management.

Who is the Stock Trading & Investing course suitable for?
The course is suitable for beginners, aspiring traders, investors, finance learners, and anyone who wants to develop a better understanding of the Stock Market, Stock Trading, Stock Investing, and Investment Strategies.

What will I learn from this Stock Trading course?
You will explore Introduction to Stock Trading | Technical Analysis, Candlestick Charts for Stock Analysis & Trading, and further topics covering technical approaches to market analysis. The course helps develop knowledge of Technical Analysis, Trading Strategies, Market Analysis, and price movements.

What is Technical Analysis?
Technical Analysis involves studying historical price movements, charts, patterns, and market indicators to identify potential trends and trading opportunities. It is commonly used as one approach to analysing financial markets.

What are Stock Trading and Stock Investing?
Stock Trading generally involves buying and selling shares based on shorter- or medium-term market opportunities, while Stock Investing often focuses on holding investments for longer-term objectives. Both approaches involve market risk and require careful research and Risk Management.

What are the benefits of studying Stock Trading & Investing?
The course can strengthen your knowledge of Stock Trading, Stock Investing, Stock Market behaviour, Investment Strategies, Technical Analysis, Fundamental Analysis, Trading Strategies, Market Analysis, Risk Management, and Portfolio Management, providing a useful foundation for further learning in trading and investing.

Course Curriculum

Section 01: Introduction to Stock Trading | Technical Analysis
Introduction to Stock Trading & Investing | Course Agenda 00:03:00
Technical Analysis Overview 00:03:00
Top Mistakes Made By New (Inexperienced) Traders 00:02:00
Trading Styles | Technical vs Fundamental Trading 00:03:00
Introduction to Technical Analysis | Technical Trading Overview 00:03:00
What Can I Trade? | Example Asset Types for Trading 00:04:00
Section 02: Candlestick Charts for Stock Analysis & Trading
Introduction to Candlestick Charts | Technical Trading 00:02:00
How to Read Individual Candlesticks |Technical Trading 00:03:00
Simple Candlestick Patterns | Analyzing Single Candlesticks 00:04:00
Online Tools for Technical Analysis | My Favorite Sites to Analyze Charts 00:10:00
Section 03: Technical Analysis Strategies | Technical Indicators & Overlays
Introduction to Technical Indicators & Overlays | Section Overview 00:04:00
Moving Averages [MA] | Technical Indicators for Stock Analysis 00:05:00
Bollinger Bands [BB] | Technical Indicators for Stock Analysis 00:05:00
Support & Resistance Levels | Technical Indicators for Stock Analysis 00:05:00
Moving Average Convergence/Divergence Oscillator (MACD) | Technical Indicator 00:05:00
RSI [Relative Strength Index] | Technical Indicators for Stock Analysis 00:03:00
Shorting the Market [Without Using Options] | Trading Strategies 00:08:00
Section 04: Trading Exchanges & Platforms | Create Your Trading Account
Trading Exchanges & Platforms | Section Overview 00:02:00
Trading Exchanges | Selecting the Right Platform 00:11:00
Create Your Trading Account | Join A Trading Exchange 00:05:00
How to Place Trades Using an Online Trading Platform 00:06:00
How to Place Trades on a Mobile Trading App 00:06:00
Practice Trading For FREE | Paper Trading vs Live Trading 00:07:00
Section 05: Finding Trades | Resources, Tools & Market Signal Scans
Trading Resources & Tools | Important Market Information 00:03:00
Helpful Mobile Apps for Trading | Quick Market Analysis 00:03:00
Stock Analysis | Sites for Trade & Stock Analysis 00:05:00
Find Stocks to Trade | Predefined Technical Indicator Chart Scans 00:05:00
Find ETF’s To Trade | Exchange Traded Funds 00:04:00
Top Educational Resource for Traders & Investors 00:03:00
Day Trading Examples | Section Overview 00:02:00
Trade Preparations | Things to Do Before You Start Placing Trades 00:06:00
Section 06: Day Trading Examples | Watch Me Place Real Trades
Day Trading Example 001 (RIOT) | Watch Me Trade 00:06:00
Day Trading Example 002 (RIOT) | Watch Me Trade 00:04:00
Day Trading Example 003 (XNET) | Watch Me Trade 00:04:00
Day Trading Example 004 (XNET) | Watch Me Trade 00:03:00
Day Trading Example 005 (YANG) | Watch Me Trade [Pre-Market] 00:04:00
Section 07: Technical Investing | Long Term Investing Strategies & Tips
Introduction to Technical Investing | Section Overview 00:02:00
Why Invest? | Benefits of Technical Investing 00:04:00
Terminology & Slang | Learn the Language of Investors 00:03:00
Dollar Cost Averaging | Averaging Into Investment Positions 00:03:00
Contrarian Investing | Buying ‘The Dip’ 00:03:00
Diversify Your Portfolio | Investment Diversification 00:05:00
Support Levels | Finding Support Levels & Setting Price Alerts 00:03:00
Just HODL | Hold On For Dear Life 00:03:00
Section 08: Thanks for Joining!
Bonus Lecture 00:02:00
Assignment
Assignment -Stock Trading & Investing 00:00:00
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