Free and open stock market and financial education

 Varsity is an extensive and in-depth collection of stock market and financial lessons created by Karthik Rangappa. It is openly accessible to everyone and is one of the largest financial education resources on the web.

Modules

• 1. Introduction to Stock Markets

  15 chapters
  Investing ensures financial security, and the Stock market plays a pivotal role in this domain, it is a place where people buy/sell shares of publicly listed companies. In this module, you will learn about the fundamentals of the stock market, how to get started, how it functions and the various intermediaries that appertain it.

• 2. Technical Analysis

  22 chapters
  Technical Analysis (TA) plays an important role in developing a point of view. Like every other research, TA also has its own attributes. In this module, we will discover all those complex attributes of TA, study various patterns, indicators and theories that will help you as a trader to find upright trading opportunities in the market.

• 3. Fundamental Analysis

  16 chapters
  Fundamental Analysis (FA) is a holistic approach to study a business. This module will help you understand Equity research, read financial statements, annual reports, calculation of Financial Ratio, Analysis and most importantly evaluate the intrinsic value of a stock to find long-term investing opportunities.

• 4. Futures Trading

  13 chapters
  Futures Trading involves trading in contracts in the derivatives markets. This module covers the various intricacies involved in undergoing a futures trade including margins, leverages, pricing, etc

• 5. Options Theory for Professional Trading

  25 chapters
  An option is a contract where the price of the options is based on an underlying. Options contracts grant the buyer the right to buy the underlying without a compulsory obligation.

• 6. Option Strategies

  14 chapters
  The module covers various options strategies that can be built with a multi-dimensional approach based on Market trend involving Option Greeks, Risk-Return, etc.

• 7. Markets and Taxation

  7 chapters
  As a trader in India, you should be informed of all the taxes that are levied on your investments and account. This module overlays the taxation countenance of Investing/Trading in the Markets. It also outlines the various essential topics like calculation of your turnover, how to prepare a balance sheet and the P&L statement, and further about how you can file your Income Tax Returns.

• 8. Currency, Commodity, and Government Securities

  19 chapters
  This module covers the Currency,  MCX Commodity contract, and the Government Securities (GSec) traded in the Indian Markets.

• 9. Risk Management & Trading Psychology

  16 chapters
  The module covers the risk management aspect along with the psychology required for being consistent and profitable while trading

• 10. Trading Systems

  16 chapters
  Have you considered building your own Trading System? Well, then this module is for you. The major components of building a good trading system are input parameters and interpreting output alongside decision-making. In this module, we will learn about all the components and much more including the techniques and different types of Trading Systems.

• 11. Personal Finance - Mutual Funds

  32 chapters
  Personal finance is an essential aspect of your financial life as it helps you achieve your short term and long term financial goals. This module encompasses the various aspects of personal finance such as retirement planning, Mutual funds, ETFs, Bonds, and goal-oriented investments.

• 12. Innerworth — Mind over markets

  603 chapters
  A series of articles on the psychology of trading, that will guide you mend your thought and prepare you psychologically to become a novice trader.

• 13. Integrated Financial Modelling

  18 chapters
  An integrated financial model of a company breaks down the financials of a company to give you granular insights. A financial model includes assets, reserves, debt schedules, and valuation models. Learn all that and more in this module.

• 14. Personal Finance - Insurance

  9 chapters
  If you have been working on your financial plan and continuously saving and Investing, it is crucial to be prepared to tackle any unforeseen eventualities. In this module, through these short chapters, we will see what importance Insurance plays in one's life.

• 15. Sector Analysis

  4 chapters
  Sector analysis is an extension of fundamental analysis. Each sector exhibits unique features and reacts differently to the same market forces. This module aims to help you understand what to look for in each sector as a stock picker or an equity investor.