Introduction to Investments

(1 Day Course)

Overview

Designed for relative newcomers to investments, this course aims to provide delegates with a basic
understanding of various types of investments and their uses.

Course Outline

• Introduction to the Stock Market
• Introduction to UK equities
• Share prices and yields
• An introduction to UK Gilts and Bonds
• Overseas investments
• Offshore Funds
• Fund dealing, valuation and price calculation
• Risk and return
• Asset allocation
• Accounting for investments
• Investment ratios
• Taxation issues
• The Regulatory Environment
• The Economic Environment

Pre-requisite knowledge
No knowledge of the subject is required.

CPD Certificates will be provided.