Course Content
This course introduces learners to derivatives trading in Kenya, focusing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) derivatives market, known as NEXT. Participants will explore how derivatives work, their benefits, risks, and how they are used for hedging and speculation. The course is designed for finance students, young professionals, and retail investors seeking to deepen their knowledge of advanced trading instruments in Kenya.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- What derivatives are and why they matter for Kenyan investors
- How money is actually made (and lost) on a futures trade — with real KES numbers
- How to access the NSE NEXT platform through your existing trading member
- How to analyse a trade: fundamental vs technical analysis
- How to execute a simulated trade on Soko Play — the NSE’s virtual trading platform
Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 7 Lessons
- 1 Hour
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- Introduction1
- The wake-up call2
- Demystification2
- The money mechanics2
- It's this easy2
- Analysing a trade2
- Your first trade1
