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Technical & Derivative Analysis course (For Beginners)
Master the Foundations of Trading with Bulls & Brains
Whether you’re new to the stock market or looking to build confidence in your trading journey, this beginner-friendly course is your perfect starting point. “Technical & Derivative Analysis (For Beginners)” is a step-by-step learning experience designed to help you decode market behavior, understand chart patterns, and make smart trading decisions using real-world tools and strategies.
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Course Overview
Master the art and science of trading with Bulls & Brains, a comprehensive training designed to turn beginners into confident traders. This derivative analysis course covers everything from candlestick patterns and moving averages to derivative tools like options and futures. You’ll gain insights into market psychology, risk management, and hedging techniques using tools like Sensibull and Google Sheets.
Whether you’re looking to trade intraday or manage long-term positions, this live and interactive course gives you practical experience and mentorship. For those in search of the best technical analysis course, this hands-on program delivers both skill and strategy.
Technical Analysis
- What is Technical Analysis?: Learn how price charts reflect market psychology and predict future movements.
- Rules of TA: Basic principles every trader must follow: Price discounts everything, History repeats, and Prices move in trends.
- Difference Between FA & TA: Understand how FA looks at what to buy, and TA tells when to buy or sell.
- Dow Theory Basics: Foundation of all technical analysis—explaining market behavior.
- Reversal & Continuation Concepts: Spotting when a trend is ending vs continuing.
- Dow Theory Continued: Learn all 6 principles of Dow Theory.
- Market Phases: Accumulation, Participation, and Distribution.
- Types of Market Movements: Primary (long-term), Secondary (medium), Minor (short-term).
- Candlestick Formation & Time Frames: Anatomy of candles—open, high, low, close.
- Introduction to Doji Patterns: Dragonfly, Gravestone, and Long-legged Doji.
- Single Candlestick Patterns
- Hammer, Inverted Hammer
- Hanging Man, Shooting Star
- Spinning Top, Marubozu
- Two Candlestick Patterns
- Bullish & Bearish Engulfing
- Harami Pattern
- Piercing Pattern & Dark Cloud Cover
- Tweezer Top & Bottom
- Three Candlestick Patterns
- Morning Star & Evening Star
- Rising Three & Falling Three
- Three White Soldiers & Three Black Crows
- SMA & EMA: Explanation, formula, and difference.
- Trading Rules with Averages: Golden cross, death cross, and how to use in intraday/positional trades.
- Graphical Analysis: Spotting signals using charts.
- Support & Resistance (S/R): Demand-Supply zones, strength of S/R, and confirmation rules.
- Trend Lines: Drawing valid lines and spotting breakout zones.
- Price Action Trading Setup: 5-min intraday strategy with gap analysis and chart zones.
- Pattern Stages: Identification and significance of breakouts.
- Price Channels: Bullish, Bearish, and Sideways channels.
- Major Patterns
Head & Shoulders, Inverted Head & Shoulders
Double Top & Double Bottom
Ascending, Descending, Symmetrical Triangles
- Continuation Patterns: Flags, Pennants, Rising & Falling Wedges
- Reversal Patterns: Cup & Handle, Rounding Bottom, and Rounding Top
- MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence)
Signal line, Histogram, Crossovers & Divergence
Common mistakes to avoid - RSI (Relative Strength Index)
Calculation of overbought/oversold levels
Intraday and swing trade setups
- William’s %R: Overbought/oversold zones, practical examples.
- Stochastic Oscillator: %K and %D lines, crossover strategies, divergence.
- Fibonacci Retracements: Levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%—How to plot and trade them.
- Dow Theory Relationship: Using Fibonacci for trend continuation setups.
- Extensions: Predicting targets using trend-based extensions.
- ADX (Average Directional Index): Measuring trend strength.
- ATR (Average True Range): Understanding market volatility and setting SL.
- OBV (On-Balance Volume): Volume-based trend confirmation strategy.
- Trading Discipline & Mindset: Managing emotions: Greed, fear, overconfidence.
- Money Management: Risk-reward, compounding, and drawdown handling.
- Position Sizing: Calculating capital allocation per trade.
- Emotional Quotient (EQ) & Trading IQ: Why mindset matters more than strategy.
- Final Doubt Clearing Session
Derivative Analysis
- Understanding what the Derivatives Market is and why it's needed.
- Key Futures Terminologies: Spot Price, Future Price, Contract Cycle, Expiry Date, Contract Size, Basis, and an introduction to Cost of Carry.
- Participants in the Derivatives Market: Hedgers, Speculators, Margin Traders, Arbitrageurs.
- Difference between Spot and Futures Pricing – including Discounting, Premium, Basis Points, and Impact Cost.
- Understanding Margins: Upfront Margin and MTM (Mark-to-Market) Margin with real-time trading scenarios.
- Quick revision and Q&A of Class 1 topics.
- Calculating Future Prices using the Continuous Compounding Formula.
- Understanding Cost of Carry with practical examples.
- Physical Settlement: Process, advantages, drawbacks, and understanding rollovers.
- How to Buy and Sell Futures using a trading terminal or virtual tools like Sensibull.
- Settlement of Futures – on expiry and early square-off.
- Revision and discussion on Futures pricing.
- Meaning and importance of Hedging in trading.
- How to hedge a stock using Futures – real examples and implementation.
- Introduction to Beta: What it is, how to calculate, and how Beta impacts hedging.
- Using Index (like Nifty) for Beta Hedging.
- Quick revision of Futures and Hedging.
- What is Options Trading? Comparing Cash, Futures, and Options markets.
- Explanation of Call Options with real-world examples – right to buy.
- Moneyness of Options: ITM (In the Money), ATM (At the Money), OTM (Out of the Money) using Option Chain.
- Option Pricing Concepts: Intrinsic Value and Time Value.
- Payoff Diagrams: Practice making 5–10 payoff charts for Call Option buying.
- Recap of Call Options and Moneyness.
- Explanation of Put Options with practical examples – right to sell.
- Moneyness of Put Options: ITM, ATM, OTM with live Option Chain demonstration.
- Understanding Option Pricing: Intrinsic vs Time Value in Put Options.
- Payoff diagrams for Put Buying – students create and compare outcomes.
- Open Interest explained in depth with Option Chain analysis.
- Option Greeks: Understanding Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, and Rho.
- Call Buying Strategies: Protective Call (using ITM, ATM, and OTM options).
- Put Buying Strategies: Protective Put (comparing different strikes).
- Payoff comparisons using tools like Sensibull for better visualization.
- Recap of Greeks and Buying Strategies with live examples.
- Introduction to Debit Spreads: Bull Call Spread and Bear Put Spread using all strike variations.
- Understanding and applying Long Straddles and Long Strangles.
- Quick revision of buy and sell strategies and payoffs.
- Back Spreads: Call Ratio Back Spread and Put Ratio Back Spread explained.
- Long Butterfly Spread – structure, benefits, and risks.
- Iron Condors and Iron Flies: Converting Straddles/Strangles into low-risk spreads.
- Strategy building and timing using live examples and Sensibull.
Why Take This Course?
Are you interested in understanding market trends, charts, and futures & options but don’t know where to start? This Level 1 in Derivative Fundamentals Course is designed especially for beginners. It builds your foundation in analyzing market movements using charts and technical tools, while also giving you a beginner-friendly introduction to the world of derivatives like Futures and Options (F&O). Whether you want to trade actively or make smarter investment decisions — this derivative analysis course For beginners will guide you step-by-step.
Beginner-Friendly Technical Learning
We start with the basics of chart reading, support & resistance, candlestick patterns, and key indicators like RSI, MACD, and moving averages. Concepts are explained in simple language with practical examples so you can apply them in real trades.
Real Market Demonstrations
Watch live technical analysis on charts, learn to place trades, and understand entry/exit points with risk management. Practice sessions help you apply your learning on trading platforms.
Expert Support & Weekend Mentorship
Get your doubts resolved through live Q&A, sessions with market experts, and weekend mentoring. These sessions bridge the gap between theory and real-world market action.
Build a Trading Mindset
More than just strategies, you’ll also learn trader psychology, discipline, and risk control — the key to long-term success in markets.
Course Requirements
You don’t need any prior experience in trading or finance to join this course. All you need is a stable internet connection, a laptop or smartphone to access the sessions, and a genuine interest in learning how the markets work. A basic understanding of math is helpful but not mandatory. Most importantly, bring an open mind and the willingness to practice regularly — we’ll guide you step by step as you build your foundation in technical and derivative analysis.
Key Benefits of the Course
This course is structured to build your confidence in technical analysis and derivatives, even if you’re starting from scratch. With a strong focus on real-time practice, mentorship, and clear learning outcomes, you’ll be ready to take on the market with clarity and conviction.
What You’ll Get:
- Official Certificate: Boost your credibility with a completion certificate from our institute.
- Online Practice Desk: Get real-time market simulation to test your strategies risk-free.
- Offline Learning Desk: Apply concepts like options selling in a live, offline trading setup.
- Free Study Materials: Access books, notes, and recordings to revisit concepts anytime.
- Hands-on & Personalized Support: Individual attention to ensure practical understanding and readiness.
Know Your Trainer 💻
Sachin Birla
Derivative & Capital Market Trainer
Possess strong analytical, persuasive communication skills; well-developed relationship management, team building & leading abilities. Sachin takes cares of the Derivative & Capital Market, Fundamental, Currencies and Commodities courses Training. Adept at building and maintaining sanguine business relations with corporate & HNI clients. Also External agencies and regulatory authorities like SEBI, Stock exchanges mainly NSE BSE, and other external agencies.
Expertise
- Derivatives
- Stocks
- Securities Market Operations
- Client advisory
- Option Strategy Trader
Testimonials ⭐
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FAQ Question ❓
Frequently Asked Questions
No prior experience is required! This Level 1 course is specifically designed for beginners. Whether you’re new to the stock market or looking to deepen your understanding of technical and derivative strategies, this course provides a clear, structured path to get you started.
The course provides a combination of online learning materials, real-time market simulations, and practical exercises. You’ll have access to an online trading platform where you can practice your strategies in a risk-free environment. We also provide free study materials, books, and recorded sessions to help reinforce your learning.
Yes, the course is suitable for both intraday and long-term traders. While you’ll learn technical analysis concepts applicable to short-term trading, the foundational knowledge also applies to making informed decisions for long-term investments. The derivative analysis section will introduce you to techniques that can be used for hedging or speculation in various market conditions.
Yes, upon successful completion of the Technical & Derivative Analysis (For Beginners) Level 1 course, you will receive a certificate. This certificate will validate your understanding of the key concepts and skills you’ve gained, helping you enhance your credibility in the financial market.
Bull and Brains provided in-depth knowledge and practical insights, helping me achieve financial independence and trading success.