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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.

April 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	Tuesdays at 10:30-11:30 a.m. ET Week 1 - April 7, 2026 Week 2 - April 14, 2026 Week 3 - April 21, 2026 Week 4 - April 28, 2026 (No homework) Print and complete the above homework assignments prior to class. Download slides (PDF)

May 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 - May 6, 2026 Week 2 - May 13, 2026 Week 3 - May 20, 2026 Week 4 - May 27, 2026 (No homework) Print and complete the above homework assignments prior to class. Download slides (PDF)

June 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	Tuesdays at 10:30-11:30 a.m. ET Week 1 - June 2, 2026 Week 2 - June 9, 2026 Week 3 - June 16, 2026 Week 4 - June 23, 2026 (No homework) Print and complete the above homework assignments prior to class. Download slides (PDF)