Equities (Shares)

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Technical training

Securities

Webinar

Incompany

1 day

Equities markets are among the most important financial markets in the world. Because of their fast pace and high volatility, equities markets are both complex and highly automated. This course provides participants with a good understanding of equities, their characteristics and the markets in which they are issued and traded.

Course Content

Characteristics of equities
Types of equities
Markets for equities: primary vs. secondary; international vs. domestic
Primary market operations – Initial public offerings (IPOs)
Secondary market practice: Trading equities
Pricing equities
Equity indices
Settlement and custody for equities
Corporate actions and their impact on equities
Depository receipts
Equities and risk

Target Audience

Financial service professionals who want to have a good understanding of equities and equity markets.