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Finance courses that turn theory into practice

Self-paced video courses on options, portfolio risk and fixed income, with Excel walkthroughs, interactive calculators and quizzes. Six are completely free.

  • Taught by Ryan O'Connell, CFA, FRM
  • 81K YouTube subscribers
  • 441 lessons across 7 courses

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  • Free courseBeginner

    Economics for Investors

    Understand growth, inflation, central banks and economic crises. Apply macroeconomic ideas to investment questions with clear examples and free web tools.

    • 64 lessons
    • 9 hours 15 minutes
    • 7 quizzes
    Free Start free course
  • Free courseIntermediate

    Portfolio Analytics & Risk Management

    Master portfolio analytics, risk measurement, and portfolio optimization using Excel and Google Sheets.

    • 100 lessons
    • 14 hours 45 minutes
    • 11 quizzes
    Free Start free course
  • Free courseIntermediate

    Fixed Income Investing

    Master bond valuation, yield curve analysis, interest rate risk, and fixed income derivatives.

    • 64 lessons
    • 11 hours 15 minutes
    • 10 quizzes
    Free Start free course
  • Free courseIntermediate

    Options Greeks

    Master option Greeks — delta, gamma, theta, vega, and rho — plus implied volatility, delta hedging, and gamma squeezes.

    • 32 lessons
    • 6 hours 45 minutes
    • 5 quizzes
    Free Start free course
  • Free courseIntermediate

    Value at Risk (VAR)

    Master Value at Risk (VaR) — three calculation methods, Expected Shortfall, and Python implementation for portfolio risk management.

    • 33 lessons
    • 5 hours 30 minutes
    • 8 quizzes
    Free Start free course
  • Free courseBeginner

    Options Trading Strategies

    Master options trading strategies — from calls and puts to covered calls, protective puts, straddles, vertical spreads, delta hedging, and collars.

    • 30 lessons
    • 4 hours 45 minutes
    • 5 quizzes
    Free Start free course
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