Course Structure:

Module 1: Introduction to Financial Indexes

Lesson 1.1: What is a Financial Index?

• Definition of financial indexes
• The role of financial indexes in the financial system
• Key characteristics of indexes: weighted vs. unweighted
• Importance of financial indexes in measuring market performance
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Lesson 1.2: History and Evolution of Financial Indexes

• Origins of financial indexes (e.g., the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1896)
• Evolution of index investing
• The rise of passive investment strategies (e.g., ETFs)
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Lesson 1.3: Types of Financial Indexes

• Broad Market Indexes (e.g., S&P 500, NASDAQ Composite)
• Sector Indexes (e.g., Financials, Technology, Healthcare)
• Bond Indexes (e.g., Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index)
• International Indexes (e.g., MSCI Emerging Markets Index)
• Custom Indexes (e.g., ESG-focused, thematic indexes)