Information Package / Course Catalogue
Forex Markets
Course Code: İKP539
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to teach technical analysis, which is one of the methods used when making trading decisions in financial markets, with internationally generally accepted basic rules, methods and applications. It is to help students make successful financial decisions by gaining the ability to trade in all kinds of investment instruments with the right timing. To equip students with applied advanced knowledge and skills about financial products and trading strategies.

Course Content

The course aims to teach students the Technical Analysis methodology, which is used when making trading decisions in investment instruments traded in financial markets, with internationally generally accepted rules, methods and practices at an advanced level.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.They will be able to make the right financial decisions with the right timing while applying technical analysis, which is a decision-making method that can be used in the analysis of all different asset classes such as stock market indices, stocks, bonds, forex, bitcoin, gold, options and futures in financial markets.
2.They will be able to make the right financial decisions with the right timing while applying technical analysis, which is a decision-making method that can be used in the analysis of all different asset classes such as stock market indices, stocks, bonds, forex, bitcoin, gold, options and futures in financial markets.
3.Will be able to create trading ideas in investment instruments
4.By identifying major trend changes, they will be able to make the right financial decisions in a timely manner.
5.They will be able to discuss rational financial decisions using their knowledge of risk management, money management and trading psychology.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.John J. Murphy, “Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets”, 1st edn (New York Institute of Finance, 1999
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Elliot Wave Theory Advanced
Week 2 - Theoretical
Cycle Analysis in Financial Markets
Week 3 - Theoretical
Harmonic Patterns Fibonacci Systems
Week 4 - Theoretical
Timing Strategies with Correlative
Week 5 - Theoretical
Viop Markets Trading Strategies
Week 6 - Theoretical
Borsa İstanbul -Applied Fundamental Analysis Strategies in Stock Markets
Week 7 - Theoretical
International Markets Stock-Commodity-Fx-Bonds-Swap –MSCI Indices
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Options Basic Concepts- Viop Applications
Week 10 - Theoretical
Short selling -Pair Trade- Trading Strategies
Week 11 - Theoretical
Derivative Markets and Structured Products Applied Trading Strategies
Week 12 - Theoretical
Warrants
Week 13 - Theoretical
Investor Psychology
Week 14 - Practice
Major Technical Indicators-Advanced
Week 15 - Theoretical
Position and Risk Management Practices
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Individual Work72228
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
5
4
4
OÇ-5
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
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