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How the Stock Market Works

How the Stock Market Works is a course designed to demystify the stock market and provide a thorough understanding of its structure and operations, published by The Great Courses Online Academy. This is a course designed to demystify the stock market and provide a thorough understanding of its structure and operations. The course covers the basics of stock trading, the role of exchanges, and the impact of economic factors on market behavior. It covers concepts such as supply and demand, market indicators, investment strategies, and the importance of diversification. Individuals will also learn about risk management, investment psychology, and how to interpret financial news and stock charts. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to make informed decisions and approach the stock market with confidence.The stock market is a way for anyone to own valuable assets of a company, and as an investment, stocks have historically offered a good chance of long-term profits. If you have a well-diversified portfolio of stocks or stock funds, your wealth will grow as the economy grows. But many investors succumb to the risky attempts to beat the market by trying to pick winners, predict price trends, or find opportunities that other investors have missed. By the end of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of the stock market and be able to understand it.

18 Video Lessons
27 Hours On-Demand
Created by Senior Industry Specialist
Uploaded Sep 2026
English
How the Stock Market Works
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Course Features:
27 hours on-demand video
18 complete lectures
1 downloadable project zip file(s)
Streamable on mobile, tablet & desktop
Self-paced curriculum with progress tracking
Direct MP4 downloads & offline video access
Verified course archives hosted on cloud infrastructure.

What You'll Master in this Course

Introduction to Basic Securities
What is the Stock Market?
Historical Returns and Volatility
Risk, Expected Return, and Diversification
What Determines How Much You’ll Earn
The Efficient Market Hypothesis
Choosing a Brokerage Firm
Basics of Trading and Investing
Trading Strategies and Common Mistakes
And…

Requirements

  • Basic enthusiasm to learn and follow along with lessons
  • A computer or mobile device with a modern internet connection

Description

How the Stock Market Works is a course designed to demystify the stock market and provide a thorough understanding of its structure and operations, published by The Great Courses Online Academy. This is a course designed to demystify the stock market and provide a thorough understanding of its structure and operations. The course covers the basics of stock trading, the role of exchanges, and the impact of economic factors on market behavior. It covers concepts such as supply and demand, market indicators, investment strategies, and the importance of diversification. Individuals will also learn about risk management, investment psychology, and how to interpret financial news and stock charts. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to make informed decisions and approach the stock market with confidence.The stock market is a way for anyone to own valuable assets of a company, and as an investment, stocks have historically offered a good chance of long-term profits. If you have a well-diversified portfolio of stocks or stock funds, your wealth will grow as the economy grows. But many investors succumb to the risky attempts to beat the market by trying to pick winners, predict price trends, or find opportunities that other investors have missed. By the end of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of the stock market and be able to understand it.

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Senior Industry Specialist

Specialist in Business, Finance & Project Management

Passionate educator focused on real-world practical skills, modern frameworks, and production-ready engineering practices. Delivering step-by-step masterclasses accessible to learners globally on MJ Accedemy.

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