How the Financial Markets Work
| 17 – 19 Feb. 2025 | Abu Dhabi | 17 – 19 Nov. 2025 | Dubai | 17 – 19 Nov. 2025 | Abu Dhabi |
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:
1.Understand the structure, functions, and key participants of global financial markets.
2.Learn how different financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, derivatives, and currencies operate.
3.Gain insights into the factors influencing market movements and pricing.
4.Develop skills in analyzing market trends and evaluating investment opportunities.
5.Enhance their ability to interpret financial news and make informed decisions related to financial markets.
Course Syllabus:
Day 1: Introduction to Financial Markets
1.Overview of Financial Markets
2.Market Participants and Their Roles
3.Financial Instruments Overview
4.Workshop: Mapping the Key Components of Global Financial Markets
Day 2: Market Mechanisms and Pricing
1.How Financial Markets Operate
2.Factors Influencing Market Movements
3.Market Analysis Techniques
4.Practical Exercise: Analyzing Market Movements Using Real-Time Data
Day 3: Investment Strategies and Risk Management
1.Understanding Risk and Return
2.Investment Strategies in Financial Markets
3.Regulation and Ethics in Financial Markets
