This course introduces the basics of the stock market, cryptocurrencies, trading terms, investment safety, and long-term wealth-building concepts.

You will learn how markets work, how to read charts, what to invest in, risks involved, and how to evaluate opportunities without falling for scams.

By the end of the course, learners will build a beginner-friendly mock investment plan covering both stocks and crypto.

Learning Outcomes

Stock Market Foundations

• What is the stock market?

• Exchanges (NSE, BSE, NYSE)

• How stocks are bought & sold

• Understanding companies & shares

Investing Basics

• What is investing?

• Difference between saving & investing

• Long-term vs short-term investing

• Compounding basics

Stock Market Concepts

• IPOs

• Index funds

• Mutual funds

• Blue-chip stocks

• Dividends

Market Analysis Essentials

• What is a candlestick chart?

• Support & resistance

• Trends & patterns (basic)

• Market sentiment

Crypto Foundations

• What is cryptocurrency?

• Blockchain basics

• Bitcoin & Ethereum explained

• Stablecoins

Crypto Safety & Tools

• Wallets (Hot vs Cold)

• Exchanges (Basic overview)

• Scams to avoid

• Safe investing habits

Risk Management

• What is risk?

• Diversification

• Volatility basics

• How to avoid emotional investing

Portfolio Building

• How to choose beginner-friendly stocks

• Basic crypto allocation

• Long-term wealth-building blueprint

• Youth-focused financial planning

Project Work

• Create a beginner-friendly stock + crypto mock portfolio

• Apply risk control strategies

• Present your investment plan