Course Overview
This 2024 beginner stock investment course is designed for individuals who are new to stock investment or have an interest in stocks. Through a step-by-step and engaging teaching approach, the course systematically explains the key information and practical application methods involved in stock investment. The goal is to equip students with the ability to correctly analyze key stock information and establish proper risk management concepts, thereby building a solid knowledge foundation in the field of stock investment.
Course Objectives & Content
Basic Concepts of Stocks
- Operation of the stock market (Hong Kong stocks)
- Classification of stocks
- Stock trading and settlement procedures
- Understanding the Main Board and GEM (Growth Enterprise Market)
- Understanding shareholder rights and interests
- Identifying potential risks in stock investment
- Channels for obtaining stock information
- Introduction to major stock indices
- Application knowledge of the Hang Seng Index
- Practical usage guide for common stock websites
- Detailed explanation of information within stock quotation systems
- Notes on stock dividends (ex-dividend and ex-rights calculations)
- Introduction to financial terminology
- Discussion of common corporate actions and financial techniques (rights issues, placings, bonus shares, privatization, mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, backdoor listings, introduction listings, capital reorganizations, share consolidations and share splits, etc.)
- Notes on IPO subscriptions
- Breakdown of the listing process
- Interpretation of prospectuses
Understanding Comprehensive Factors Affecting Stock Prices
- Impact of macroeconomics on stocks
- Impact of interest rate changes on stocks
- Understanding basic economic indicators
- Impact of various policy trends on stocks
- Impact of ratings and research reports issued by securities firms on stocks
Zero-Basis Introduction to Stock Analysis Methods
Technical Analysis Primer:
- Principles, characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of technical analysis
- What are trendlines, support lines, and resistance lines
- Analysis of common stock price patterns in traditional technical analysis (Reversal Patterns and Continuation Patterns)
- Basic practical application of candlestick charts (K-line charts)
Fundamental Analysis Primer:
- Principles of fundamental analysis
- Ways to obtain financial information of listed companies
- How to quickly grasp key company financial numbers
- Introduction to basic financial analysis ratios
- Basic application of Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) and Price-to-Book Ratio (P/B)
Discussion on Stock Portfolio Design Considerations and Risk Management
- Design and risk management of stock investment portfolios
- Considerations for diversified investment
- Distinguishing between speculation and investment
- Establishing a healthy mindset for stock investors
Course Details
- Course Code: IM01 (Session 241)
- February Beginner Class: February 27, 2024 to April 18, 2024
- Schedule: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 19:00–22:00
- Total Hours: 42 hours (14 sessions)
- Tuition Fee: MOP 5,500
Registration Information
- Center & Registration Address: Room 2201, First International Commercial Centre, Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, Macau (Behind Rio Hotel)
- Inquiry Phone: 2856 4499
- WeChat Inquiry: mfdc-info
Important Notes
- Students using the Government Continuing Education Subsidy must bring their original ID card and register in person at the center.
- Center Registration Hours: Monday to Friday 18:00–21:00; Saturday 14:00–17:00
- Due to limited course quotas and high demand, long-term seat reservations are not available. To avoid missing out, students can call or message the center on the registration day to make an appointment and must complete the registration formalities at the center within three working days, otherwise the spot will be forfeited. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until full.
For detailed course outline, please visit: https://mfdc.edu.mo/stock-basic-course/
Welcome to visit the center website: https://mfdc.edu.mo/ or contact via WeChat: mfdc-info or call 2856 4499.
