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A Curriculum for the Modern Investor

Welcome to Stock Market Pedia — a structured financial education platform created by P. Shirley. 

Whether you are completely new to investing, already building a portfolio, or looking to understand trading and market analysis, Stock Market Pedia gives you a structured place to learn. Start with the basics, follow a learning path, use practical tools, and gradually build your understanding of the markets. 

What would you like to learn?

I'd like to learn about investing 

Start with the basics of money, investing and the financial markets. Build your knowledge step by step before deciding where you want to go next. Start learning →

I'd like to invest 

Learn how investments work, understand the businesses behind stocks, and develop the knowledge needed to become a more informed equity investor. Explore investing →

I'd like to understand mutual funds

Learn how mutual funds work, how to choose among them, how SIPs, asset allocation and withdrawals work, and how mutual funds can fit into an investment plan. Explore Mutual Funds →

I'd like to trade 

Learn how markets behave, use technical analysis to study price and volume, manage risk and progressively develop your trading skills. Explore trading →

I'd like to analyse companies 

Go deeper into financial statements, business quality, financial ratios, valuation and the techniques used to evaluate companies. Explore company analysis →

I'd like to explore advanced trading

Learn how futures and options work, understand leverage, margins, option pricing and risk, and explore advanced trading strategies. Explore Advanced Trading →

Money Matters - Money. Markets. Ideas.

Fresh perspectives on money, investing and the markets—with practical insights, market stories and a weekly look at what moved the markets. Read Money Matters →

Beyond the Learning Paths

Explore three areas that extend your understanding of the financial world beyond the core learning journeys — Commodity Markets, Forex Markets and Cryptocurrency.

These subjects provide a broader perspective on how different financial markets work and how economic, global and technological developments can influence them. Explore Beyond the Learning Paths →

Learn. Calculate. Understand.

Put financial concepts into practice with our collection of practical calculators.

Investment | Trading | Tax | Lifestyle Explore 45+ Calculators → 

Video Tutorials

Learn through nearly 150 video tutorials covering investing, trading, markets and practical market skills. Explore Video Tutorials → 

Resources

Complement your learning with useful resources to help you read, research, practise and stay connected with the financial markets. 

Recommended Reading
Explore selected books and other reading resources to deepen your understanding of investing, markets and financial concepts. Explore Recommended Reading →

Live Market News
Find useful sources for following market developments, financial news and events that can influence the markets. Explore Live Market News →

Useful Links
Access a collection of important financial-market websites, institutions, exchanges, regulators and other useful resources. Explore Useful Links →

NISM & Free Mock Tests
Explore NISM-related resources and practise for various NISM certification examinations with free mock tests designed to help you test your knowledge and exam readiness. 

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About P. Shirley

Nearly two decades in the Indian capital markets. Author of 11 books. Educator and market professional. Meet P. Shirley →

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