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RESEARCH AND TRADE LIKE THE PROS
Learn rapid analysis to invest like a Hedge Fund Manager
Description of the Course
Those who have invested for at least a year are eligible for this course. Research shortcuts and powerful analytical techniques abound in Research and Trade Like The Pros. You’ll discover what matters to institutional investors and how to make decisions fast, just as they do.
Don’t conduct more research than is necessary. We’ll show you how to cut down on research time and concentrate on the things you need to know to stay ahead of the competition.
- Use a thorough checklist to assess securities across all asset classes.
- Learn the strategies used by seasoned money managers to retain customers.
- Examine stocks in currency and commodities markets, as well as home and foreign markets.
- Examine and evaluate sentiment indicators, macroeconomic data, and fundamental data.
- Make more informed trades and have faith in your research.
- Get more than five hours of interactive content, exercises, and video on demand.
It was really easy to research and trade like the pros. I am eager to impart the knowledge I have gained from this course to my students as a finance instructor. In particular, James and Lex’s professional experience and methodical approach have improved my comprehension of currency and commodity analysis. Many specialists in the sector employ their ways.
George Abesadze
Finance Teacher and Aspiring Portfolio Manager
Course Curriculum
Welcome!
- Goal Setting
Conclusion
- Wrap-Up
Preface
- Welcome
- The Checklist
- Checklist Demo
- The Scorecard
Market Indicators
- Market Indicators Checklist
- Introduction
- The Checklist Explanation
- Introduction to Monthly Indicators
- Markit/BME Germany Manufacturing PMI
- Markit/ADACI Italy Manufacturing PMI SA
- Monthly Indicators Scorecard
- Overview and CRB Raw Industrials Index
- Baltic Dry Index
- Short-term Indicators Scorecard
- Sentiment Indicators Overview
- S&P COT Oscillator
- Speculation Index
- Sentiment Indicators Scorecard
- Leading Indicators Overview
- Semiconductor Index
- S&P Financials
- Leading Indicators Scorecard Review
- Conclusion And Examples
Currency Analysis
- US Dollar Checklist
- Introduction to Currency Analysis
- US Dollar Overview
- Debt As % of GDP
- Budget Balance
- US Dollar: Country Analysis Scorecard
- Economic Surprise
- Real Interest Rate
- Futures Positioning
- Technical Analysis
- Conclusion
- Example 1
- Example 2
- British Pound: Country Analysis
- Euro: Country Analysis Scorecard
Commodity Analysis
- Crude Oil Checklist
- Gold Checklist
- Introduction to Commodity Analysis
- Gold Overview
- Liquidity
- Real Interest Rates
- ETF Flows
- Futures Positioning
- Options Positioning
- Short Interest
- Seasonality
- Conclusion
- Examples
- Crude Oil Overview
- Economic Activity
- EIA Inventories
- Productio Futures Positioning
- US Dollar Conclusion
- Examples
Equity Market
- Equity Market Checklist
- US Equities Introduction
- US Equities Overview
- Bond Yield Ratio
- Economic Activity
- Earnings Estimates
- Valuation
- Leading Indicators
- Sentiment Indicators
- Technical Analysis
- Final Score
- Example 1
- Example 2
Company Analysis
- Company Analysis Checklist
- Introduction
- The Five Factors
- Stock Review
- Management
- Product
- Financial Health
- Valuation and Geoexposure
- Final Score and Analysis
- Non-Apple Example
Risk Management
- Risk Management Checklist
- Risk Management Introduction
- Overview
- Trade Diary
- Stop Loss
- Profit Targets
- Position Sizing: Power of Compounding
- Position Sizing: The Formula Approach
- Adjust Positions
- Portfolio Risk
- Conclusion
- Stock Loss Examples: Price-Based
- Stop Loss Examples: Indicator Based
- Stop Loss Examples: Volatility Based
- Stop Loss Examples: Trailing Stop
Trading Psychology
- Trading Psychology Checklist
- Seven Common Mistakes: Introduction
- Trading Psychology
About the Instructors
Lex van Dam is among the UK’s most renowned hedge fund managers, author of How to Make Money Trading, and a recognized thought leader frequently cited by outlets such as CNN, Reuters, the Financial Times, and Bloomberg. He is also the creator of the BBC documentary series Million Dollar Traders. Lex began his career trading equities at Goldman Sachs, later joined GLG when it was Europe’s leading hedge fund, and now works with Hampstead Capital LLP. In 2009, he launched Million Dollar Traders, a reality-style program where he mentored beginners to outperform professionals, and by late 2010, he established The Lex van Dam Trading Academy.
James Helliwell
James Helliwell serves as Chief Investment Strategist and Director of The Lex van Dam Trading Academy, which was founded by hedge fund manager and creator of Million Dollar Traders, Lex van Dam. His professional journey started as a portfolio analyst before moving into derivatives trading. James has taught at prestigious institutions like the London School of Economics and has been featured by major publications such as Bloomberg, Reuters, and the Financial Times.
Students are Saying…
“As a finance student, I already had some basic understanding of markets and investing. Still, I wanted to gain insights into strategies and techniques that aren’t typically covered in university. The Investopedia Academy course, Research and Trade Like The Pros, gave me the tools to evaluate companies and currencies on a professional scale. I now feel far more confident about how top hedge fund managers operate.”
— Emiel Buffel
International Relations and Diplomacy Student, University of Antwerp
“With my strong interest in financial markets, Research and Trade Like The Pros was the ideal program to deepen my skills. The Scorecard framework gave me a clearer perspective on the markets and helped me shape a much more structured and professional investing approach.”
— Khashayar Yazdanbakhsh
Engineer and GRE Instructor
