This foundational course introduces and illustrates the components of total investors’ returns, and how to apply balanced value investing strategies to optimize total risk and returns for investors in equity.
This foundational course introduces and illustrates the components of total investors’ returns, and how to apply balanced value investing strategies to optimize total risk and returns for investors in equity. It explains and illustrates intrinsic valuation techniques including earnings and EBITA (or EBITDA) multiples valuation, the dividend valuation model (DVM) and discounted cash flow (DCF). It also discusses and illustrates net assets valuation, market to book ratios (MBR), portfolio construction and qualitative and behavioral success factors including client relationship management.
This program is designed for anyone interested in understanding how to apply value investing techniques to investment selection, including private investors, people already working within a financial institution in the front, middle or back-office areas, or seeking entry to one of these roles.
Basic understanding of investments, stocks and stock markets.
Explore a structured set of chapters designed to build your skills step by step, with practical examples and hands-on applications.

We offer flexible payment options to make learning accessible for everyone. With our Pay-As-You-Go plan, you can pay for each course individually. Alternatively, our Subscription-Based plan provides you with unlimited access to all courses for a monthly or yearly fee.
Yes, we do offer a certification upon completion of our course to showcase your newly acquired skills and expertise.
Doug Williamson
No, we don't offer any free courses, but we do offer 5-day trial only on our subscriptions-based plans.
Our course is designed with three levels to cater to your learning needs - Core, Intermediate, and Advanced. You can choose the level that best suits your knowledge and skillset to enhance your learning experience.
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Segment 00 - Reading - Welcome to the course
Segment 01 - Introduction to the course and the instructor
Segment 02 - Dividend yield
Segment 03 - Capital growth
Segment 04 - Total return
Segment 05 - Tax on income and gains
Segment 06 - Reading - Additional resources
Segment 07 - Quiz - Components of total shareholder return (TSR)