Introduction to Equity Securities - Online

This module covers the basic characteristics of common stock, preferred stock and other equity linked issues.

This is the same content as Module 2 of the online course 'Fundamentals of the Securities Industry'

This is an asynchronous eLearning course that can be accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer. Access is for 91 days.


Newcomers to the securities industry, traders, salespeople, back office professionals, staff assistants, compliance staff, auditors and IT professionals.
Students will be able to:
  • Identify the basic characteristics of common stock.
  • Read and comprehend stock quotations.
  • Identify the characteristics and types of preferred stock.
  • Identify various Equity-linked products.
  • Introduction to Indexes
  • Introduction to Debt Securities - Online
  • Trading Securities in the Secondary Markets - Online
  • Processing Securities Transactions - Online
  • Common Stock - Online
  • Introduction to Equity Securities
    Topics covered include:
    • Identify the basic characteristics of common stock.
    • Read and comprehend stock quotations.
    • Identify the characteristics and types of preferred stock.
    • Identify various Equity-linked products.
    Duration: 2 hours

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