The Basics of Investing and Trading

Introduction to Asset Classes

1. Stocks
2. Bonds
3. Bank Deposits
4. Commodities
5. Derivatives
6. Real Estate

Investing Framework:

1. Historic return
2. Risk
3. Business Cycle effect

Basics

1. Risk-Reward
2. Statisical measures of risk, reward
3. Var, Maximum Draw Down

Portfolio Management

1. Diversification
2. Portfolio Context
3. Long-term issues

Basics of Taxation

1. Capital Gains Tax
2. Personal Income Tax
3. Wealth Tax