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The Fundamentals of Financial Markets – Level 2

Deepen your understanding of financial markets with this second level focused on investment strategies, reading market trends, technical indicators, and risk management mechanisms. This training emphasizes the operational practices used by trading and asset management professionals.

PUBLIC TRAINING
IN-HOUSE TRAINING
TAILOR-MADE TRAINING

IN-PERSON OR REMOTE CLASS

Duration: 2 days

➕ Remote learning activity

1850,00 € VAT Exempt (*)

📌 Reference: FOFM2-185


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Training Description

Fundamentals of Financial Markets - Level 2

Intensive 2-day training (14 hours) – Theoretical approach and concrete case studies

◆ Certification in Financial Markets ◆

The Fundamentals of Financial Markets - Level 2 training allows you to master advanced concepts of different asset classes and their interactions. A comprehensive training combining theory and practice to understand market mechanisms and optimize portfolio management.

◉ Current Context

In an environment of volatile and interconnected markets, this training addresses key challenges:

  • ► Growing interdependence of asset classes
  • ► Increasing complexity of financial instruments
  • ► Need for efficient portfolio diversification
  • ► Growing importance of derivative products for hedging

Educational Content

1. Market Ecosystem

  • Key players (investors, hedgers, arbitrageurs)
  • Asset classes (stocks, bonds, currencies)
  • Derivative products (futures, options, swaps)
  • Practical identification cases

2. Portfolio Management

  • Modern portfolio theory
  • Market efficiency
  • Strategic asset allocation
  • Adaptation to economic cycles

3. Asset Valuation

  • Stock valuation methods
  • Bond pricing and duration
  • No-arbitrage principles
  • Valuation of derivative products

Training Objectives

  • Understand the market ecosystem
  • Master different asset classes
  • Analyze interactions between markets
  • Apply valuation methods
  • Optimize asset allocation
  • Use derivative products for hedging
  • Evaluate portfolio risks
  • Adapt strategy to economic cycles

Target Audience

Concrete Benefits by Profession

◉ Portfolio Managers

Optimize your asset allocations and investment strategies:

  • ► Advanced diversification techniques
  • ► Adaptation to economic cycles
  • ► Use of derivative products for hedging

◉ Financial Analysts

Deepen your analyses and recommendations:

  • ► Advanced valuation methods
  • ► Analysis of interactions between asset classes
  • ► Market risk assessment

◉ Traders

Improve your trading strategies:

  • ► Understanding of price drivers
  • ► Arbitrage between asset classes
  • ► Optimal use of derivative products

◉ Investment Advisors

Strengthen your advice to clients:

  • ► Construction of diversified portfolios
  • ► Explanation of market risks
  • ► Adaptation to client objectives

◉ In-person/remote training ◉ Educational materials provided ◉ Training certificate ◉ Real practical cases

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What level is required for this training? +

This level 2 training requires basic knowledge of market finance (equivalent to our level 1 training or initial professional experience). Complex concepts are explained progressively with numerous concrete examples.

2. Do you cover real practical cases? +

Yes, the training includes many concrete practical cases: stock and bond valuation, construction of diversified portfolios, hedging strategies with derivative products, and analysis of market interactions.

3. Is this training suitable for financial advisors? +

Absolutely. The training provides the necessary tools to better advise clients on diversification, risk assessment, and adapting portfolios to market conditions. Many examples are directly applicable in an advisory context.

4. Does the training provide access to practical tools? +

Yes, you will receive Excel models for asset valuation, templates for portfolio analysis, as well as access to a platform with market data and additional analysis tools for 3 months after the training.

Training Program

Fundamentals of Financial Markets - Level 2

I. The Financial Markets Ecosystem

  • The different players: investors, speculators, hedgers, and arbitrageurs

Practical Case:

Recognize the type of player based on a proposed scenario

  • The different asset classes:
    • The money market
    • The bond market
    • The stock market
    • Currencies
    • Derivatives

Practical Case:

Associate different types of products with the corresponding asset classes

II. Fundamentals of Portfolio Management

  • The contested notion of market efficiency
  • Modern Portfolio Theory

Practical Case:

Determine the asset class to integrate into a portfolio based on the monetary cycle

III. Focus on the Stock Market

  • The different valuation methods
  • Key terms to know: P/E, ROE, EPS, Enterprise Value, FCFF, FCFE, WACC
  • The different management styles: value, growth, technical and/or fundamental analysis

Practical Case:

Valuation of a stock using different methods

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