Course 01

Foundations

How markets actually work, who's on the other side of your trade, and what a "position" even is.

19 min3 lessons3 quizzes

Dr. Maya Halloran

CFA · 14 yrs on a commodities prop desk · ex-lecturer, NYU Stern

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About this course

Before you place a single trade, you need to understand what you're actually doing. This course covers the fundamental concepts every trader needs — from how markets work to what happens when you click "buy".

What you'll learn

Understand how financial markets actually function

Know what happens when you place a trade

Identify the different types of market participants

Explain basic trading terminology with confidence

Course Syllabus

What is a market?

Define what a financial market does in one sentence

5 min

What is a broker, really?

Explain the difference between a broker and an exchange

6 min

Understanding positions

Define long and short positions in plain language

8 min

This course is for you if...

Complete beginners who have never traded before, or those who want to fill gaps in their understanding.

This course is NOT for you if...

Experienced traders looking for advanced strategies or those who already have solid market fundamentals.

Ready to start?

Begin with the first lesson and work through the course at your own pace.

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