Finance · Beginner

Build a stock portfolio you can explain and defend

A self-paced programme in fundamental and technical analysis, broker setup and portfolio audit — built for new investors who want a repeatable process.

Level: beginner8 weeks · 5 modules · 25 lessons
  • 25 self-paced video lessons
  • 5 structured modules
  • 150 pages of checklists
  • 8 recorded workshops
  • 6 months of access
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
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Why a stock portfolio needs a process

Most new investors do not start with a process. They start with a tip, a headline or a stock that everyone is talking about. The position goes into the account, and then the questions begin: Why did I buy this? How much should I own? When would I sell? What would make me change my mind?

Without answers, a portfolio becomes a collection of unrelated decisions. One stock is bought for dividends, another for a rumour, a third because it fell sharply. There is no clear link between the holdings and the investor's goal, risk tolerance or time horizon.

This programme was built to replace that guesswork with a repeatable method. You will learn how to set an investment goal, choose a broker, analyse a company's fundamentals, time entries and exits with technical analysis, and assemble a portfolio that you can explain line by line.

The course is self-paced and practical. Each module ends with an exercise that moves you from theory to a written decision: a risk profile, a company scorecard, a trade plan, a portfolio table and a final audit.

What you will be able to do

By the end of the programme, you will have a working process for each stage of stock investing.

  • Set a clear investment goal and risk profile

    Translate your time horizon, capital and tolerance for drawdowns into written rules for the portfolio.

  • Open and navigate a brokerage account

    Compare brokers, open a brokerage and individual investment account, and understand the tax points that affect your choices.

  • Read financial statements with confidence

    Work through revenue, profit, debt and cash flow to see how a business actually makes money.

  • Score a company's fundamental quality

    Use valuation ratios, growth measures and a simple scorecard to decide whether a stock deserves further research.

  • Identify entries and exits with technical analysis

    Read candlestick patterns, support and resistance, trends and core indicators to plan when to act.

  • Size positions and diversify a portfolio

    Match each holding to your risk profile and avoid concentrating the portfolio in one idea or one market theme.

  • Build a six-month trading and investment plan

    Write down what you will buy, why, at what price, with what exit, and how you will review it.

  • Audit an existing portfolio

    Check balance, overlap, risk and fit with your goal, then decide what to keep, reduce or replace.

  • Explain why you own every stock

    Leave with a documented reason for each position instead of a list of tickers you cannot justify.

5
structured modules
25
video lessons
8
recorded workshops
150
pages of checklists

How fundamental and technical analysis work together

Fundamental analysis answers a different question from technical analysis. Fundamentals help you decide what may be worth owning: is the business profitable, is debt manageable, is the valuation reasonable, and is there a credible path for growth? Technical analysis helps you decide when to act: is the price trend supportive, where have buyers and sellers reacted before, and where would an entry or exit make sense?

The programme teaches both, but not as competing religions. You will use a fundamental scorecard to build a shortlist and a technical checklist to plan the timing. Then portfolio construction brings the two together: position size, diversification and risk limits decide how much of each idea you actually own.

The lessons use worked examples and real market cases to show the full chain from company analysis to a portfolio decision. You will see how a thesis is written, how it can be wrong, and how a stop or review point protects the portfolio when the market disagrees.

How the course works

The programme is delivered as recorded video lessons and eight recorded workshops. There are no live sessions to attend and no fixed class times. You work through five modules in your own schedule, with a suggested pace of eight weeks and roughly three to five hours per week.

Each module combines short lessons with a practical assignment. You will fill in a risk profile, build a company scorecard, mark up a chart, size positions in a portfolio table and prepare a final portfolio review. The templates are downloadable, so you can keep using them after the course.

Access to the lessons lasts six months from purchase. The checklists and spreadsheet templates are yours to download and keep. The course is educational: it teaches a method and does not manage money for you or provide individual investment advice.

The programme

Five modules take you from the first principles of the stock market to a documented portfolio and a six-month plan.

  1. 1Module 1 — Foundations, goals and broker setupSet the rules before you buy anything: market basics, risk profile, broker choice and account setup.
    • How the stock market, brokers and exchanges work
    • Your risk profile and written investment goal
    • Choosing a broker and opening a brokerage account
    • Individual investment accounts and investor taxes
    • A tour of a broker app and your first watchlist
  2. 2Module 2 — Fundamental analysis and stock selectionLearn to read a business, compare companies and decide which stocks deserve a place on your shortlist.
    • Reading financial statements: revenue, profit and debt
    • Key valuation ratios and what they tell you
    • Assessing growth potential and competitive position
    • Building a fundamental scorecard for a company
    • From analysis to a written investment idea
  3. 3Module 3 — Technical analysis: entries, exits and riskUse price behaviour to plan when to buy, when to sell and where a trade idea is invalidated.
    • Reading candlestick patterns
    • Support, resistance and trend structure
    • Long and short positions: when they make sense
    • Core indicators for timing decisions
    • Setting entry, exit and stop levels
  4. 4Module 4 — Portfolio construction and market cyclesTurn a shortlist into a balanced portfolio that fits your goal and the market environment.
    • Market cycles and what they mean for stock selection
    • Diversification and position sizing
    • Matching a portfolio to your risk profile and goal
    • Investment strategies for different market conditions
    • Building a six-month trading and investment plan
  5. 5Module 5 — Portfolio audit and final reviewReview what you have built, stress-test the structure and leave with a plan for the next six months.
    • Auditing your current holdings
    • Improving portfolio structure and balance
    • Adapting the portfolio to changing markets
    • Presenting your portfolio and trading plan
    • Next steps for ongoing research

What you get

Every part of the programme is designed to be used, not just watched.

  • 25 recorded video lessons

    Short, focused lessons that explain the method and show it on worked examples.

  • 8 recorded workshops

    Practical sessions that walk through analysis, portfolio construction and audit decisions.

  • 150 pages of checklists and templates

    Downloadable tools for risk profiling, company analysis, trade planning and portfolio review.

  • Fundamental analysis scorecard

    A repeatable way to compare companies on profitability, debt, valuation and growth.

  • Technical entry and exit checklist

    A structured pre-trade check for trend, levels, indicators and invalidation points.

  • Portfolio audit worksheet

    A table for reviewing holdings, overlap, position size and fit with your investment goal.

  • Six-month trading plan template

    A written plan for what you will buy, why, how much and when you will review it.

  • Six months of access

    Time to work through the modules and revisit the lessons while you build your portfolio.

  • 14-day money-back guarantee

    Review the programme and the materials; request a refund within 14 days if it is not for you.

After the course

You will not leave with a list of stocks to copy. You will leave with a process you can repeat. Your investment goal and risk profile are written down. You know how to open and use a brokerage account, how to read a company's financial statements and how to score a stock before you buy it.

You will also have a technical checklist for timing, a portfolio table with position sizes, and a six-month plan that states what you are looking for and how you will review it. If you already own stocks, the audit module gives you a way to decide what stays, what changes and what no longer fits.

The aim is confidence based on evidence: you can explain why each holding is in the portfolio, what would make you sell, and how the portfolio is balanced against the risks you are willing to take.

Is this course for you?

This course is for you if…

  • New investors who want a structured process instead of stock tips
  • Self-directed investors who own a few stocks but cannot explain the logic of the portfolio
  • People who want to understand both fundamental and technical analysis
  • Learners who are willing to complete written exercises and work with templates
  • Investors who want a repeatable way to audit a portfolio before adding more money

Probably not a fit if…

  • Anyone looking for guaranteed returns, hot picks or a ready-made portfolio to copy
  • Experienced professionals seeking advanced quantitative or institutional methods
  • People who cannot set aside a few hours a week for practice
  • Anyone expecting live coaching, personal portfolio management or individual investment advice
  • Investors who only want technical trading and no company analysis

Questions before you buy

How much time do I need each week?

Plan for about three to five hours a week over eight weeks. The lessons are short, but the exercises are where the learning happens. You can move faster or slower because the course is self-paced.

Do I need any experience or a finance background?

No. The programme starts with market basics and explains the analysis step by step. You will need basic spreadsheet skills to fill in the templates, but no prior investing experience is required.

Do I need to open a broker account before I start?

No. Module 1 walks through choosing a broker and opening a brokerage and individual investment account. You can complete the lessons before you open an account, but you will get more from the course if you follow the setup steps.

How do I get access after payment?

After payment you receive access to the course area with all recorded lessons, workshops and downloadable templates. You can start immediately and work through the modules in any order, although the numbered sequence is recommended.

What format are the lessons in?

The lessons are recorded videos with supporting checklists and spreadsheet templates. The eight workshops are also recorded. There are no live sessions, so you can watch at your own pace and pause to complete each exercise.

How long does the material stay available?

The lessons remain available in your account for six months from purchase. All checklists and templates are downloadable, so you can keep them and use them after the access period ends.

Is there a refund policy?

Yes. You have 14 days from purchase to review the course and request a refund if it is not right for you. The refund policy applies to the digital programme and its materials.

Does the course tell me which stocks to buy?

No. It teaches a method for analysing companies, timing entries and exits, and constructing a portfolio. The examples are for education, not personal recommendations. You make your own decisions and remain responsible for your investments.

Can I use the course if I already have a portfolio?

Yes. The audit module is designed for existing holdings. You can use the worksheets to review what you own, check balance and overlap, and decide what to keep, reduce or replace.

Does the course cover short selling?

Yes, short and long positions are introduced in the technical analysis module, including when short selling may not be appropriate. The focus is on understanding the mechanics and the risk, not on encouraging frequent short trades.

Start building your portfolio process

Work through five modules, complete the templates and leave with a documented portfolio and a six-month plan.