Stocks (also referred to as shares or equity securities) and trading sit at the heart of global financial markets, powering a wide range of careers across the investment industry. Whether you’re exploring finance for the first time, building practical market knowledge, or progressing through the Investment Foundations Certificate, this interactive webinar will introduce you to the core concepts, real-world roles, and career pathways within this field.

Led by Azmi Özünlü, CFA, Senior Director at CFA Institute, the session will give you a practical introduction to how the securities markets work, how trading takes place, and why these functions matter to investors, businesses, and the broader economy. Drawing directly from the Investment Foundations Certificate curriculum, you’ll gain foundational learning with real-world context.

As part of CFA Institute Global Career Month, you’ll also explore the different roles involved in stocks and trading — and the skills and knowledge you’ll need if you’re considering a career in this area.

The webinar will close with a short overview of the Investment Foundations Certificate and how it can support your early-career development or professional upskilling. You’ll also have opportunities to ask questions live at the end of the session.

Timings:
8:00 AM ET | 12:00 PM GMT

Exclusive benefit:

Professionals who attend will receive a limited-time $50 discount on registration for the Investment Foundations Certificate. Students can continue to access the certificate with the full-time student offer prior to graduation.