Investing Fundamentals
Learn how the stock market works and build a strong foundation in investing before applying halal rules or using any investing platform.
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This course includes
1-hour live, one-on-one session with an expert financial analyst
Personalized guidance and time for questions
Access to the class recording for 30 days
Clear next steps for continued learning on Musaffa
Verified digital certificate of completion

Learn the fundamentals of investing and how the financial markets work in practice. In this course, you will learn what different asset classes are, including stocks, ETFs, and bonds, and how they fit together in a portfolio. You will learn how investors think about risk and return, how diversification works, and why concepts like time horizon, dollar-cost averaging, and portfolio balance matter over time.

The course also introduces basic performance and risk measures, such as volatility and risk-adjusted returns, along with common beginner mistakes to avoid. This foundation prepares you to make informed decisions before applying halal investing principles or placing your first investment.

Schedule & Enrollment: Investing Fundamentals
 
Friday, February 06
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Meet Your Instructor
Doniyor Akhmadjonov
Doniyor Akhmadjonov
Head Financial Analyst
Doniyor is the General Director of Musaffa’s subsidiary in Uzbekistan, overseeing operations, strategic execution, and regulatory alignment. He manages core functions including equity research, compliance, and organizational development, ensuring full integration with Musaffa’s global fintech network. With over five years of experience in commercial banking and Islamic fintech, he brings strong financial, operational, and regulatory expertise. Doniyor holds a BSc in Economics with Finance from the University of Westminster and is passionate about advancing ethical finance, Islamic fintech innovation, and inclusive leadership.
Course Syllabus
Topic 1
Absolute Basics
  • What is investing and why people invest
  • Saving vs. investing
  • Financial goals and time horizon
  • Common investing misconceptions
Topic 2
Understanding the Market
  • Learn the fundamentals of investing and how the financial markets work in practice. In this course, you will learn what different asset classes are, including stocks, ETFs, and bonds, and how they fit together in a portfolio.
  • You will learn how investors think about risk and return, how diversification works, and why concepts like time horizon, dollar-cost averaging, and portfolio balance matter over time.
  • The course also introduces basic performance and risk measures, such as volatility and risk-adjusted returns, along with common beginner mistakes to avoid.
  • This foundation prepares you to make informed decisions before applying halal investing principles or placing your first investment.
Topic 3
Absolute Basics
  • What is investing and why people invest
  • Saving vs. investing
  • Financial goals and time horizon
  • Common investing misconceptions
Topic 4
Understanding the Market
  • What is the stock market and how trading works
  • Primary vs. secondary markets
  • Exchanges, brokers, and market makers (simple explanation)
  • Trading hours, order flow, and price movement basics
  • Market indices (S&P 500, Nasdaq) and what they represent
Topic 5
Core Market Concepts
  • Stocks: what you actually own when you buy a share
  • ETFs: what they are and why people use them
  • Bonds: basic idea and how they compare to stocks
  • Dividends and dividend yield (beginner-friendly)
  • Market capitalization (small, mid, large cap)
Topic 6
Risk & Return
  • Why higher returns usually mean higher risk
  • Volatility explained in plain language
  • Diversification: reducing risk without “losing upside”
  • Time horizon and how it changes your strategy
  • Emotional risk: panic selling and FOMO
Topic 7
Strategies for Growth
  • Long-term investing vs. short-term trading
  • Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) and why it works
  • Lump-sum vs. gradual investing
  • Portfolio basics: how people combine assets
  • Rebalancing: what it is and when to do it
Topic 8
Company Fundamentals & Long-Term Growth
  • Why stock prices follow business performance over time
  • Thinking like an owner, not a trader
  • Introduction to a value investing and margin of safety
  • Evaluating company as a business, not as a stock ticker
  • Basic fundamental metrics (beginner level)
  • Common mistakes in stock selection
  • The importance of diversification even with strong fundamentals
Topic 9
Investor Behavior
  • Common beginner mistakes to avoid
  • How news, hype, and influencers impact decisions
  • Having a plan: goals, limits, and consistency
  • Building investing habits (monthly investing routine)
  • What to do after your first investment (learning loop)
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Price
$99
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