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5-Day Training Course

Behavioural Finance

The Psychology of Financial Markets

Course Overview

The performance of financial markets is closely tied to the sentiments of market participants. When market sentiment is positive, it drives a strong market, whereas negative sentiment can lead to a bearish market, potentially triggering a financial crisis. Traditional finance models often overlook these psychological elements, typically assuming that markets trade at rational levels. In contrast, behavioral finance focuses on how emotions like fear, greed, hope, and panic, as well as factors like climate change and non-traditional influences, can impact market performance. Understanding market psychology is crucial before making investment decisions. Behavioral finance serves as an essential tool for investors aiming to create successful portfolios in today’s volatile markets.

This Energy Training Behavioral Finance training course offers a unique opportunity for both current and potential investors, as well as financial analysts, to gain insights into market psychology. Participants will explore how emotions and cognitive biases influence financial systems, including concepts like market sentiment, rational versus irrational behavior, noise trading, confidence levels, behavioral biases, loss aversion, overreaction, underreaction, managerial hubris, and both momentum and contrarian technical trading strategies. Additionally, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the financial impacts of these behavioral biases.

Key topics covered include:

  • The decline of Neoclassical Finance
  • The growth of Behavioral Finance
  • The financial impact of behavioral biases
  • Behavioral investment strategies I & II
  • The latest trends in behavioral fina

Course Objectives

By the end of this Behavioral Finance training course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the behavioral biases, heuristics, and framing effects that hinder maximizing value in corporate financial and investment decisions.
  • Evaluate how individual financial behaviors and decision-making impact investment outcomes in financial markets.
  • Discuss the key issues when comparing efficient (economically rational) markets with more realistic, less understood behavioral (partially rational or irrational) markets.
  • Show how informed investors and corporate decision-makers can mitigate these biases, heuristics, and framing effects to enhance financial and investment decisions.
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of current market dynamics.

Training Methodology

This Energy training course will be structured as a highly participative workshop with formal presentations, latest research articles and interactive worked examples using spreadsheets, live technical charts and mock trading exercises. Relevant examples and empirical studies are provided to illustrate the application of each of the topics covered and opportunities are provided to learn and apply the key investment strategies.

Who Should Attend

This Behavioral Finance training courses would be relevant to all of those involved in (or planning to join) making investment and sales decisions. This includes private individuals, financial and non-financial institutions, non-profit organizations and government.

 

This Energy training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Financial Accounting Team Members
  • Financial Planning and Budgeting Professionals
  • Strategic Planning and Head Office Team Members
  • Corporate Communication and Investor Relations Professionals
  • Investment Analysts and Advisers
  • Traders
  • Investors in general
  • Marketing Analyst

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction to Behavioural Finance
  • Pillars of Conventional Finance and Behavioural Finance
  • The Failure of Neoclassical Finance
  • Efficient Market Hypothesis:
    • EMH as the Cause of the Global Financial Crisis
    • Bubbles and Crashes in the Stock and FX Market
    • Market Anomalies
  • Why Academia & Authorities Embrace the EMH?
  • Discarding Rationality: sources and Examples of Irrationality 
  • Modern Portfolio Theory & Behavioural Portfolio Theory 
  • Loss Aversion Bias
  • Overconfidence Bias
  • Representativeness Bias
  • Anchoring Bias
  • Self-serving Bias
  • Disposition Effect
  • Managerial Hubris
  • Behavioural Biases and Corporate Financial Decisions
  • Noise Trading
  • Technical Analysis
  • Momentum Trading
  • Contrarian Investment Strategies
  • High Frequency Trading and Multilateral Trading Platforms
  • Energy Trading
  • Commodity Trading
  • Terrorism Risk
  • Fund Managers’ Behaviour
  • The Green Effect & Sustainable Finance
  • Fintech & Cryptocurrency
  • Black Friday Effect
  • Derivative Trading
    • Forwards
    • Futures
    • Options
    • Swaps
  • Financial Volatility from Brexit and COVID-19
  • Ecology and Finance
  • Neuroscience
  • Emotional Finance
  • Quantitative Behavioural Finance
  • Narcissism, Political Tenure, Financial Indicators, and the Effectiveness
  • Trumpism Economics
  • Enhance their expertise in financial and investment management

Certificates Awarded

Certificate of Completion

After successfully completing this training course, participants will be awarded The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion — a respected validation of their dedication to continuous learning and professional excellence. This certificate signifies that participants have gained the essential knowledge and skills required to make a measurable impact in their field.

Upcoming Sessions
Abu Dhabi, UAE
London, UK
Abu Dhabi, UAE
London, UK
Dubai, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
London, UK

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our training courses are conducted at partnered hotels located within the specified training areas. Please note that venue assignments may vary based on availability. For the most current information, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Yes, we do. We provide tailored training courses designed to meet the specific requirement of larger group of individuals. These customized training courses can be conducted both classroom and online formats, allowing you the flexibility to choose you preferred dates and duration.

Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your group’s training needs, and we’ll work with you to create a personalized training course that aligns with your objectives.

Upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours.

Yes, special discounts are available upon request if you have more than one registrant for a course. For further information please email us at [email protected]

We offer two convenient payment options:

  • Bank Transfer – You can make payment via bank transfer. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an invoice with the banking details for the transfer. We would require you to supply a swift copy for us to confirm receipt of funds.
  • Payment Link – Alternatively, we provide a secure payment link that you can use to complete your payment after your registration has been confirmed.

Upon receiving your registration details, either via email at [email protected] or through our online registration form, we will send you the following by email within 24-48 hours of registration.

  • Joining Instructions
  • Invoice/receipt (where appropriate)

There are two convenient options to register for a training course:

  • Online Registration Form – Register for your desired training course by completing the online registration form available on our website. Simple click on the registration button or select your preferred dates and provide the requested information.
  • Email Registration – You can email us your intention to register at [email protected]. Our team will guide you through the registration process and provide assistance you may need.

We understand that time zones may be different between our Senior Consultants and our delegates. Our standard online course timings (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, GMT+4 – Dubai, UAE) may be adjusted upon confirming the programme. Our team shall communicate between the confirmed registered delegates and suggest a suitable course timing for all.

Our standard course duration for our classroom programmes is 6 hours per day while our online session is 5 hours per day.

Our training courses span across diverse industries, encompassing sectors such as but not limited to:

  • Power & Utilities
  • Oil & Gas
  • Financial Institutions
  • Government and Regulatory bodies
  • Manufacturing & Production Industry

Our commitment lies in continuously refining and expanding our training course offerings to align with evolving industry landscapes. We encourage individuals to explore our website or engage with our dedicated support team for the latest information on available courses, ensuring access to the most pertinent and current educational resources.

Yes, The Energy Training Centre is certified and recognized by several prominent industry standards. Specifically, it holds certifications from ILM, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

  • ILM (ID# 002398B) – This certification indicates that our training programmes meet high standards for leadership and management development, ensuring that they are designed to enhance participants’ skills in these critical areas.
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Our recognition by CPD reflects our commitment to providing educational opportunities that support ongoing professional growth and skill enhancement. This accreditation ensures that our training courses are relevant and effective for professionals seeking to advance their careers.
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) – Being recognized by PMI signifies that our training programmes align with industry best practices in project management. This certification assures participants that our offerings are in line with the standards required for effective project management and are valuable for those pursuing or maintaining PMI credentials.

These certifications underscore our dedication to providing high-quality, industry-relevant training that fosters professional growth and meets established standards. Additionally, we are actively pursuing further certifications and affiliations to enhance our offerings and ensure we remain at the forefront of industry best practices.

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