This module forms part of the full course “Financial Markets: From Basics to Advanced”. It is designed to provide learners with a clear and structured foundation in financial assets, financial markets, and financial institutions. Students who find this overview valuable are encouraged to continue with the full course, where each topic is explored in greater depth and applied to more advanced financial concepts.

Many students who started with this batch of lectures shared similar feedback. They said the material was understandable and explained well, even when the concepts initially felt challenging. They also appreciated the interesting real-world examples and practical knowledge provided in the lectures, especially how the topics were linked to what was happening at the time. For many learners, seeing others gain clarity and confidence from these lectures made the decision simple—if it worked for them, it’s worth trying too.

In this batch, we begin with the foundations of financial assets and markets. You’ll learn what financial markets are, why they exist, and how they function in the real world. We explain how prices are determined by supply and demand, how markets provide liquidity, and how they reduce transaction and information costs—core ideas used daily in the finance industry.

You’ll also explore the major types of financial markets, including debt and equity markets, money and capital markets, primary and secondary markets, and cash and derivative markets. Many learners tell me that once they understand this structure, finance suddenly becomes much easier and more logical.

We’ll then look at who participates in financial markets—households, companies, governments, regulators—and why regulation is necessary to ensure fairness, stability, and trust.

Finally, you’ll gain a clear understanding of financial institutions, what they do, and how they make money—from brokerage and underwriting services to financial intermediation and asset transformation.

If you’ve seen others gain confidence, clarity, and career momentum from learning financial markets, this is your opportunity to do the same.

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Who this course is for:

• Beginner-level finance learners.
• Intermediate-level finance learners seeking solid foundational knowledge in finance.
• Advanced-level finance learners seeking more intuitive and structured knowledge of finance.