After completing Investing Fundamentals: Stocks, the user should be able to:

	Distinguish between the types of stocks available
	Choose stock candidates
	Research stock candidates
	Trade stocks

Introducing Stocks

	Defining stocks
	Stock markets

Stock Indexes

	The importance of indexes
	The major indexes

Types of Stocks

	Large capitalization stocks
	Small capitalization stocks
	Initial public offerings

Getting Started

	Sticking with big names
	Avoiding technology stocks
	Debunking market timing
	Staying comfortable

Choosing Candidates

	Dissecting stocks
	Questions to ask

Reading the Stock Pages

	Deciphering the stock listings
	Translating what the stock listings say

Doing More Research on Candidates

	Value Line
	Company annual reports

Online and Value Line Research

	Researching stocks electronically
	Using Value Line reports

Trading Stocks without Brokers

	Dividend Reinvestment Plans
	Companies that offer no-load stocks

Trading Stocks with Brokers

	Understanding stock sales
	Deciding when to buy, sell, or hold

A typical course has the following features:

	Exercises that allow users to explore how a course topic applies to their own real-world situations
	A file containing the text of the exercises
	Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the real application
	A course index
	A glossary
	A Skill Assessment