Trading Courses Bundle – Trading for Beginners

What will I learn?

The difference between trading and investing
The various types of markets (bull, bear, etc) and how to characterize and identify them
Position sizing strategy and goals
To establish rules for trading decisions, including a system that constructs concrete entry and exit points, and maintains a safe volume of risk
Build a trading plan based on both proven methods and individualized goals and strategies
How to improve your trading system and personal performance

This course includes:

Over 50 lessons with on-demand video, exercises, and interactive content
Extensive visuals detailing different trade types and markets
Lifetime access to course so you can watch and rewatch whenever you want

This course is designed for: first-time traders and those interested in starting – this course will introduce you to the fundamental concepts and practices.

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Certificate of Enrollment
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Financial Assistance
Students and U.S. military may be eligible for reduced pricing. See this page for details about how to apply.
I really enjoyed Trading for Beginners. I loved the way the course is laid out and presented in a no-nonsense, but friendly manner. As someone who really values risk management, this course has not disappointed one bit. The lessons have really helped to develop my skills!
Martin Faulkner
Trading for Beginners Student
Course Curriculum
Could I Trade?
A Successful Approach
Starter System
Market Types
Improving Trade Performance
Measuring System Performance
Improving Performance
What Kind of Trader Am I?
Follow Your Path
About the Instructor
RJ Hixson VP, Research and Development at The Van Tharp Institute
RJ Hixson earned his MBA from the University of North Carolina and has decades of trading experience. In 2008, he was hired as an instructor at the prestigious Van Tharp Institute, where he has educated thousands of students about what it takes to be a successful trader. Currently the VP of Research and Development at the Van Tharp Institute, RJ has helped countless professionals and new traders improve their results through the models that Dr. Van Tharp developed based on 30 years of research. In this Investopedia Academy course, RJ will show you what it really takes to be a successful trader.
Students are Saying…
The clarity of information provided by Investopedia Academy’s Trading for Beginners course was a breath of fresh air for someone coming into trading with no financial education background.
Robert Blake
Trading for Beginners Student
Investopedia Academy is an excellent resource from which I have learned a great deal of financial knowledge. I have recommended it to many people and will continue to recommend it to anyone wishing to better understand finance. The academy has such high quality educational courses and great customer service.
Yusef Lighari
Investopedia Academy student
The “Excel for Finance” course delivered easy to follow lessons that provided me with a practical skill-set, advancing me quickly in my current internship, and preparing me for an upcoming career.
Isaac Urichko
Student at Florida State and Investment Management Intern