Week 1: Laying the Foundation
Week 1: Laying the Foundation
Attendees will gain a solid understanding of the stock market, including its key participants, structure, and the fundamentals of stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. The session will also introduce investor psychology, highlighting how emotions and cognitive biases can influence investment decisions. Real-world examples—such as the impact of tariffs, potential global trade wars, and geopolitical tensions—will be used to demonstrate how external events can affect market performance, with live charts illustrating their direct impact on stock prices. Participants will also explore the importance of long-term investing, risk tolerance, and diversification, setting the stage for building a sound investment strategy within the stock market.
About The Speaker
Justin Grant BA, MSc, CFA
Justin is a seasoned investment professional with over a decade of experience managing and advising on $4 billion USD across equities, bonds, commodities, currencies, and alternative investments at Summit Asset Management where he previously led and built the investment team.