Basics to the Financial Markets

Overview

Start Your Investment Journey with the Right Foundation. 

Before exploring what moves the markets, it’s important to understand how the financial markets actually work. From stocks and bonds to unit trusts and ETFs, each plays a unique role in helping investors grow their wealth and manage risk. 

This introductory session will provide participants with a clear overview of the financial markets, how they are structured, and the various instruments available to investors. It will also cover the role of market participants and how individuals can start investing prudently through informed decision-making. 

Key Highlights

Join this session to discover:

  • What the financial markets are and why they are important to the economy.
  • The different types of financial instruments — stocks, bonds, ETFs, and unit trusts.
  • How the primary and secondary markets function.
  • The roles of key market participants — investors, institutions, regulators, and exchanges.
  • The basics of risk and return, and how diversification can help manage investment risks.

Who Should Attend?

This session is designed for those who:

  • Are new to investing and want to understand how financial markets operate.
  • Wish to learn about different types of investment products and their purposes.
  • Seek to build a solid foundation before venturing into more advanced investment topics.
  • Want to make better-informed financial decisions aligned with their goals and risk tolerance. 

Thu, 11 Dec 2025

07:00 pm - 08:00 pm

Online

Free

Sign up before 11 Dec 2025, 02:00 pm

Speakers

Speaker
Yeap Ming Feng
CEO, TradingKey, tradingkey.com