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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.

December 2025

	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 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET Week 1 - December 2, 2025 Week 2 - December 9, 2025 Week 3 - December 16, 2025 Week 4 - December 23, 2025 (No homework) Print and complete the above homework assignments prior to class. Download slides (PDF)

January 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 - January 7, 2026 Week 2 - January 14, 2026 Week 3 - January 21, 2026 Week 4 - January 28, 2026 (No homework) Print and complete the above homework assignments prior to class. Download slides (PDF)

February 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 - February 3, 2026 Week 2 - February 10, 2026 Week 3 - February 17, 2026 Week 4 - February 24, 2026 (No homework) Print and complete the above homework assignments prior to class. Download slides (PDF)