Course: GR 007 Online Financial Trading

Duration: 6 weeks

Instruction Language: English

Delivery Mode: Lectures, Financial Case Studies, Quizzes, and Simulations

Course Description: This course provides foundational knowledge of financial instruments, financial statements, and investment decision-making. Through real-world scenarios and analytical tools, students will gain insights into equity and debt markets, trading mechanisms, and company financials. The course emphasizes practical skills in interpreting financial data and making informed investment choices.

Learning Outcomes:

Analyze key elements of the profit and loss (P&L) statement, including revenue and cost structures
Understand the characteristics and valuation of bonds, including yield analysis
Identify different types of shares and understand initial share valuation
Recognize the strategic use of call options and other basic financial derivatives
Apply principles of investor behavior, including decision-making and market perception
Understand currency trading instruments and their speculative nature
Evaluate the process and rationale behind corporate bond issuance

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives
1	Introduction to Financial Statements	Net Revenue, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Net Profit
2	Understanding P&L Dynamics	Revenue Drivers, Expense Impact, Profitability Insights
3	Basics of Equity Markets	Common vs. Preferred Shares, Initial Share Valuation
4	Bonds and Yield	Types of Bonds, Yield Calculations, Fixed vs. Floating Rates
5	Options and Derivatives	Call Options, Speculation, Risk-Return Trade-offs
6	Currency Contracts & Market Mechanics	Currency Pairs, Profit Strategies, Non-deliverable Instruments
7	Investor Decision-Making	Fundamental vs. Technical Analysis, Emotional Biases
8	Corporate Finance Instruments	Bond Issuance Motivations, Equity Financing, Market Reputation
9	Midterm / Case Analysis	Applying Concepts in Simulated Environments
10	Review & Final Evaluation	Recap of Key Learning Objectives and Cumulative Assessment