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 focus on concepts that are essential in real-world finance. You’ll learn the Time Value of Money—why a dollar today is worth more than a dollar tomorrow—and how factors like inflation, risk, and investment opportunities affect value. We break down compounding and discounting step by step, so the formulas finally make sense instead of feeling intimidating.

You’ll also gain a solid understanding of bonds, one of the most important instruments in financial markets. We explain how bond prices are determined, what yield to maturity really means, and how interest rate risk affects bond values—topics that students often say helped them succeed in exams, interviews, and practical finance work.

Beyond the basics, we explore both government and corporate bonds, including different bond structures and risk levels. Many learners are surprised by how practical this knowledge becomes once they see how companies and governments actually raise money.

If others with no prior finance background can master these concepts and move forward with confidence, there’s no reason you can’t 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.