Mastering S&P 500: Guide to World’s Leading Index

S&P 500 Demystified: Market Fundamentals, ETFs, and Passive Investing

What You’ll Learn:

What you’ll learn

• Market Basics: Master how stock markets and indices like the S&P 500 work..
• S&P 500 Fundamentals: Uncover the key sectors and companies driving the world’s most tracked index..
• Passive Investing Strategies: Learn about S&P 500 linked ETFs..
• Key Market Drivers: Break down major events that shaped the S&P 500, from crises to comebacks..
• Active vs. Passive Debate: Explore whether active management really beats the S&P 500 over time..

Course Content

• Understanding Market Indices: The Foundation of Investing –> 3 lectures • 18min.
• Inside the S&P 500: Companies and Sectors That Drive Growth –> 2 lectures • 21min.
• Investing Made Easy: How Investors Use the S&P 500 for Passive Investing –> 4 lectures • 27min.
• What Drives the S&P 500: Key Factors Influencing Performance –> 4 lectures • 14min.
• Can Active Managers Beat the S&P 500? –> 3 lectures • 9min.

Requirements

• What You’ll Learn:
  • Market Basics: Understand the role of stock markets and how indices like the S&P 500 are structured and tracked.
  • S&P 500 Fundamentals: Explore the index’s key constituents, sector performance, and why it’s a cornerstone of global investing.
  • Passive Investing Strategies: Learn how to gain exposure to the S&P 500 through ETFs and understand the differences between hedged, swap, and foreign currency ETFs.
  • Key Market Drivers: Analyze major events that influenced the S&P 500’s performance, including the 2008 financial crisis, the 2020 pandemic, and post-pandemic challenges like inflation and rate hikes.
  • Active vs. Passive Debate: Dive into groundbreaking studies to evaluate whether active management can outperform the S&P 500 in the long term.

  Who This Course Is For:

  • Professionals Outside of Finance: Gain valuable market insights even without a financial background.
  • Finance, Economics, Accounting, and Business Students: Build a strong foundation for academic and professional growth.
  • Aspiring Investors: Develop expertise in ETFs and passive index investing.
  • Curious Learners: Explore ETFs, market dynamics, and the active vs. passive investment debate with clarity and depth.

  This course provides practical knowledge and insights into the S&P 500’s relevance in global investing, ensuring you are equipped with the tools to confidently analyze markets and select ETFs for long-term success. Whether you’re a beginner or advancing your skills, this course has something for everyone.