Introduction to the Financial Markets
Course One covers the foundations every trader needs before touching a chart: what trading is, how markets work and why they exist, who the participants are, and the main types of financial markets.
- 5 video lessons
- 5 min total
- Certificate of completion
- Self-paced, online
What you'll learn
- What is Trading
- How Financial Markets Function
- Market Participants
- Introduction to Futures
About this course
Course One covers the foundations every trader needs before touching a chart: what trading is, how markets work and why they exist, who the participants are, and the main types of financial markets. It ends with futures and indices, the instruments we trade at The Lab. Eight short modules take you from zero to understanding what's actually happening behind every price move on ES and NQ.
Course content
5 lessons · 5 min total
Introduction
0:42What is Trading
0:46How Financial Markets Function
0:44Market Participants
2:10Introduction to Futures
0:59
Who this course is for
- You are new to trading and want to understand how markets really work before risking money.
- You watch Lab Live or trading content and want the vocabulary and foundations behind it.
- No prior experience is needed: every concept is explained from scratch.
Frequently asked questions
Is Introduction to the Financial Markets free?
Yes. Introduction to the Financial Markets is completely free, like every course on Trading Coach. There is no subscription, no trial and no paid upgrade. Trading Coach is supported by PropFirm Compare, so the courses stay free for everyone.
How long does Introduction to the Financial Markets take?
Introduction to the Financial Markets has 5 lessons and about 5 minutes of video. It is self-paced: you can pause and come back any time, and your progress is saved.
Do I need trading experience for Introduction to the Financial Markets?
No. It is a beginner course and explains every concept from the ground up.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. When you complete every lesson and quiz in the course, you get a certificate of completion with a link you can share.
How do I start the course?
Sign in with a free PropFirm Compare account, open the course and start the first lesson. It takes less than a minute.
Is this financial advice?
No. Trading Coach provides general trading education only. Trading futures, options and other leveraged products involves substantial risk of loss.