Investment Fundamentals and Strategy Building with Excel and Python

Navigating modern financial markets requires more than intuition; it demands a clear understanding of market data, economic drivers, and systematic strategy design. This written course guides you through core investment principles, teaching you how to evaluate assets, interpret financial ratios, and analyze market trends using practical tools like spreadsheets and Python. What you'll learn: - Understand core financial terminology, macroeconomic indicators, and market structures - Analyze equity value using fundamental metrics, balance sheet ratios, and valuation models - Apply technical analysis concepts and statistical metrics to evaluate price trends - Recognize common behavioral biases that impact investment decision-making and risk control - Examine digital asset markets using data-driven analytics - Build and evaluate basic investment strategies using Excel spreadsheet functions and Python scripts You will begin with essential investment terminology and macroeconomic concepts before moving step-by-step into data analysis, ratio calculations, and written Python exercises for quantitative strategy testing. This course is structured specifically for beginners in personal finance and quantitative investing, with no prior experience in programming or economics required. Start reading today to build a disciplined, data-backed approach to managing investments.