Foundations of the Retail Market

This self-paced program provides a professional introduction to market infrastructure and retail trading mechanics. You will explore how orders route through major exchanges like the NYSE and CME, analyze the properties of various securities including equities and derivatives, and master the technical language of price action. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to capital preservation, covering the essential math of drawdown and the psychology of risk. By the end of this program, you will understand the economic drivers behind market volatility—such as federal interest rates and major inflation reports—and be equipped with the operational knowledge needed to navigate the financial environment.