Fundamentals

Traders’ Academy provides a deep pool of financial trading and analytics courses, filled with a slew of economics-related information, including about key economic reports, macroeconomics, microeconomics, as well as domestic and global economic indicators, such as from the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom (UK), and Canada. Other concepts concerning fundamental analyses are explored, including how to analyze corporate balance sheets, cash flow statements, income statements, as well as use certain IBKR tools available through its award-winning Trader Workstation platform, such as the IBKR Fundamental Explorer, and IBKR’s IMPACT app. Traders and investors can also learn about technical analyses, building a financial trading plan, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing strategies, as well as other investment opportunities centered on cryptocurrencies and derivatives (e.g., Bitcoin, Bitcoin Futures, Options on Micro Bitcoin and Micro Ether Futures).

Beginner
Fundamental Analysis

This course walks through basic fundamental accounting concepts covering the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows. This will be followed by a practical demo of additional tools in the new IBKR Fundamental Explorer.

  • Balance Sheet
  • Income Statement
  • Cash Flow Statement
  • Using the IBKR Fundamental Explorer
Beginner
ESG Investing

This course offers some basic concepts to help better define the meaning and financial relevance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, including the rationale behind the inception of ESG investing, as well as how this discipline has developed.

  • IBKR's IMPACT app
  • ESG's Origins
  • Strategies for Analysis
  • Market Impacts
  • Financial Products: Benefits & Risks
  • Big Data & Impact Tools
  • ESG Accountability
  • ESG Investing: Overview
Beginner
Introduction to Technical Analysis

A solid overview into modern technical analysis by long-time trader and best-selling author Adam Grimes. This course will give you a solid foundation in chart reading, understanding a trading edge, using indicators, and developing the process and skills to apply these tools in your own trading.

  • Technical Analysis: What and Why?
  • Basic Chart Reading
  • Moving Averages
  • Bands and Channels: Monitoring Extension and Momentum
  • Using Indicators
  • Volatility
Beginner
Golden Rules of Trading

Whether you're an individual investor building a portfolio or looking to diversify, Sam Baker offers wisdom on how to invest with clarity and purpose.

  • The Importance of having a Trading Plan
  • Balancing Self-belief and reliance on Strategy over hope in Trading
  • Importance of a Trading Checklist
  • Importance of Energy Management in Trading
  • The Significance of Maintaining a Trading Journal
Beginner
Point and Figure Charting

Point and figure charting developed in an era when traders had to simplify their methods due to limited technology. Instead of including every single price fluctuation, this technique filters out much of the “noise” by removing the element of time and focusing purely on significant price changes. Contributor Michael Nauss, CMT

  • Introduction to Point and Figure Charting
  • Constructing Point and Figure Charts
  • Identifying Basic Patterns and Trends
  • Implementing Trading Signals
  • Developing a Trading Plan with Interactive Brokers
  • Point and Figure - Next Steps and Continuous Learning
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