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How to trade: A weekly class for beginners

Learn the key components of creating and managing a trading plan.

Virtual classroom details

This class will cover the key components of creating and managing a trading plan, including: research and analysis, placing trades, and planning an exit strategy.

November 2026

	Date and time
How to trade: A weekly class for beginners Our trading professionals at the Trading Strategy Desk^® will conduct a 4-week virtual classroom course with a small group of investors who would like to learn the basics of creating and executing a trading strategy. Learn more and register	Wednesdays at 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET Week 1 - November 4, 2026 Week 2 - November 11, 2026 Week 3 - November 18, 2026 Week 4 - November 25, 2026 (No homework) Print and complete the above homework assignments prior to class. Download slides (PDF)

December 2026

	Date and time
How to trade: A weekly class for beginners Our trading professionals at the Trading Strategy Desk^® will conduct a 4-week virtual classroom course with a small group of investors who would like to learn the basics of creating and executing a trading strategy. Learn more and register	Thursdays at 10:30-11:30 a.m. ET Week 1 - December 3, 2026 Week 2 - December 10, 2026 Week 3 - December 17, 2026 Week 4 - December 24, 2026 (No homework) Print and complete the above homework assignments prior to class. Download slides (PDF)

January 2027

	Date and time
How to trade: A weekly class for beginners Our trading professionals at the Trading Strategy Desk^® will conduct a 4-week virtual classroom course with a small group of investors who would like to learn the basics of creating and executing a trading strategy. Learn more and register	Wednesdays at 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET Week 1 - January 6, 2027 Week 2 - January 13, 2027 Week 3 - January 20, 2027 Week 4 - January 27, 2027 (No homework) Print and complete the above homework assignments prior to class. Download slides (PDF)