Beginner Courses

Kickstart your trading journey with BlackBoxStocks’ beginner courses, offering foundational knowledge and essential skills.

Kickstart Your Trading Journey

Welcome to BlackBoxStocks Beginner Courses! Our comprehensive and easy-to-understand courses are specially designed for those who are new to the world of trading. We aim to provide you with the foundational knowledge and skills required to embark on a successful trading journey. Our beginner courses cover a wide range of topics, including:

Intro to the Market

Instructed by Maria Chaudhry
Get ready to learn the basics of the Stock Market and investing.
Upon completion of this class, you will learn:

  • What a stock is
  • The importance of capital
  • The function of the stock market
  • How it all works

Charting 101

Instructed by Teresa Arthur
This class is designed to introduce you to the basic concepts in charting financial assets.
In this class you will learn:

  • How to set up a chart
  • How to find Support/Resistance
  • How to read a chart, candles, and studies

Stock Basics

Instructed by Teresa Arthur
This class is designed to introduce you to the fundamental elements of trading.
In this class you will learn the following concepts:

  • Trading stocks
  • The psychology of trading
  • Fundamental & technical analysis
  • Support & resistance fundamentals
  • Order types: bid, ask, spread; shorting stocks
  • Risk management; risk/reward ratio; trading strategies; developing a trading plan
  • Brokerage account types; Pattern Day Trader (PDT rules)

Other Topics

Some other topics you can expect us to cover

  1. Introduction to Trading: Learn the basics of stock and options trading, including market terminology, how to read stock charts, and the fundamental principles of trading.
  2. Understanding Market Mechanics: Gain insights into the dynamics of the stock market, including market participants, order types, and the role of market makers.
  3. Technical Analysis Fundamentals: Discover the essentials of technical analysis, such as chart patterns, trendlines, support and resistance, and various indicators used to analyze price movements.
  4. Fundamental Analysis Basics: Understand the importance of fundamental analysis in evaluating investment opportunities, including income statements, balance sheets, and key financial ratios.
  5. Trading Psychology: Grasp the importance of trading psychology and learn how to manage emotions, develop discipline, and maintain a consistent trading approach.
  6. Risk Management and Position Sizing: Learn the crucial aspects of risk management and position sizing to protect your capital and maximize your profits.
  7. Creating a Trading Plan: Develop a personalized trading plan that aligns with your financial goals, risk tolerance, and trading style.
  8. Introduction to BlackBoxStocks Platform: Familiarize yourself with the BlackBoxStocks platform, exploring its powerful features and tools designed to enhance your trading experience and streamline your decision-making process.
  9. Paper Trading for Practice: Get hands-on experience with paper trading, a simulated trading environment that allows you to practice your skills and test strategies without risking real money.
  10. Building Your Trading Toolbox: Discover essential tools, resources, and tips to help you stay informed, organized, and efficient in your trading journey.

Our beginner courses are structured to provide you with a solid foundation in trading, equipping you with the confidence and knowledge to navigate the markets effectively. With engaging video lessons, practical examples, and quizzes to test your understanding, our courses are designed to set you on the path to trading success.

Join the BlackBoxStocks community today and begin your journey toward becoming a proficient and profitable trader!