The Introduction to Trading and Market Analysis course is a foundational institutional course maintained by the Vanward Institute for Advanced Investment Studies.
The course introduces trading and market analysis from an institutional perspective. Instruction focuses on how professional market participants interpret price behavior, market structure, and capital flows using disciplined analytical frameworks rather than retail speculation or ad hoc trading techniques.
The course is designed for individuals seeking to transition from informal or inconsistent trading approaches toward structured, professional grade market analysis, and serves as preparation for advanced coursework in risk management, portfolio structure, and trade execution.
Course Scope
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Course Focus
The course develops institutional trading perspective and analytical discipline.
Course focus areas include:
- Institutional market structure and participant behavior
- Capital flows and liquidity dynamics
- Price formation and market regimes
- Professional interpretation of price, volume, and volatility
- Trade idea formation and hypothesis driven analysis
- Distinction between institutional process and retail trading behavior
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, participants are able to:
- Analyze markets using institutional analytical context
- Interpret price behavior beyond surface level signals
- Form structured trading hypotheses with defined logic
- Identify and avoid common retail trading errors
- Prepare for advanced study in risk management and portfolio construction
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Structure and Duration
The course follows a structured online format with a target completion period of four to six weeks.
Participants progress through defined modules at their own pace within the Institute’s academic framework.
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Assessment
Assessment is based on structured analytical exercises and written interpretation of market scenarios. Evaluation emphasizes reasoning quality, contextual understanding, and disciplined analytical thinking rather than trading outcomes.
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Tuition
Tuition for the course is 499 USD.
Enrollment is confirmed upon receipt of tuition payment.
Intended Participants
The course is intended for individuals who:
- Have trading experience but lack consistent results
- Seek institutional perspective on market analysis
- Want to replace retail trading habits with professional frameworks
- Plan to pursue advanced coursework in trading and investment analysis
Enrollment
Enroll in the Introduction to Trading and Market Analysis course.
Enrollment is processed on a rolling basis.
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