Beginner Stock Market Course
Syllabus & Course Highlights
This program is the gateway to the financial markets. Designed for beginners, it covers the essentials of equities, commodities, forex, and cryptocurrency. You will learn market participant dynamics, order execution lifecycles, and risk-management fundamentals to build a strong foundation.
Official GCTE Course Curriculum
Level 1 - Module 1: Market Basics & Structure
- 1.1 What is a Financial Market
- 1.2 Types: Equity, Commodity, Forex, Crypto
- 1.3 Primary vs Secondary Market
- 1.4 Market Participants (Retail, FII, DII, Brokers)
- 1.5 How Orders Work (Bid/Ask, Order Types)
- 1.6 Trade Lifecycle (Order → Execution → Settlement)
Level 1 - Module 2: Trading Instruments & Platforms
- 2.1 Stocks, Indices (Nifty, BankNifty)
- 2.2 Commodities (Gold, Crude)
- 2.3 Currency Pairs (USDINR, EURUSD)
- 2.4 Futures vs Options (Basic Introduction)
- 2.5 Trading Platforms Overview
- 2.6 Practical: TradingView + MT5 walkthrough
Level 1 - Module 3: Risk, Margin & Leverage
- 3.1 What is Risk in Trading
- 3.2 Risk vs Reward Concept
- 3.3 Margin Explained
- 3.4 Leverage Mechanics
- 3.5 Stop Loss & Capital Protection
- 3.6 Overtrading & Common Mistakes
Level 1 - Module 4: Regulatory Framework
- 4.1 Role of SEBI
- 4.2 Role of RBI
- 4.3 FEMA & Forex Regulations
- 4.4 Broker Selection & Compliance
- 4.5 KYC, Tax Basics & Safety
Level 1 - Module 5: Intro to Intraday & Options
- 5.1 What is Intraday Trading
- 5.2 What are Options (Call/Put basics)
- 5.3 Why Traders Prefer Intraday & Options
- 5.4 Risks & Reality Check
- 5.5 Path Forward (Level 2 & beyond)