STOCK MARKET INVESTING

Whether you’re new to the stock market, already investing but not entirely on sure footing, or looking to really sharpen your skills, these courses are designed to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to make better decisions and wisely invest your own money.

These small-group, live, virtual courses will equip you with practical skills and discipline that can serve you for a lifetime. You will learn how to apply good judgment when picking stocks, understand and manage your risk, and create a portfolio that’s aligned with your personal goals.

Drawing on two decades of experience inside the hedge fund industry, from Trading to Portfolio Management, Melanie will walk you through a clear and practical framework for stock picking, managing your investments, and navigating the market in a way that is easy to understand and put into practice.

The goal? For you to become a more confident and skilled independent investor, regardless of where you’re starting from!

Oh, and you might have fun along the way.

Choose the Course for You

Two levels to meet you where you are on your investing journey.

LEVEL 2

THE SKILLED INVESTOR

SHARPEN YOUR JUDGMENT.
STRENGTHEN YOUR STRATEGY.

For those already investing who want to deepen their knowledge, refine their skills, and elevate their investment decisions. This course takes you further into stock selection, portfolio management, and risk management, helping you develop a sharper, more disciplined approach to investing.

You’ll learn:
✓  How to develop a sound investment rationale and the discipline to make wiser stock picks.
✓  How to diversify intelligently and effectively.
✓  How to balance time horizons and portfolio growth objectives.
✓  How to manage risk and protect your portfolio during volatile markets using more advanced hedging techniques.
✓  The fundamentals of options and how they can be used in investing and risk management.
✓  How to recognize emotional and cognitive biases that influence your investment decisions and keep them in check.
✓  How to use Google Sheets to monitor and manage your investments.

3 × 90-minute weekly Zoom sessions
Small interactive group format (limited seats)

$600

LEVEL 1

INVESTING FUNDAMENTALS

UNDERSTAND THE MARKET.
INVEST WITH CONFIDENCE.

Whether you're starting from scratch or have already dipped your toes into the stock market, this course will help you understand what you're investing in, how to make informed decisions, and how to develop a disciplined approach to building and managing your portfolio. You'll develop the knowledge and practical skills to begin trading and investing with confidence.

You’ll learn:
✓  What owning a stock actually means and what drives its value
✓  Fundamentals of stock picking – choosing between individual stocks and ETFs
✓  How to build a balanced portfolio
✓  Practical rules for deciding how much to invest and when
✓  Simple yet effective ways to manage risk
✓  How to quickly reduce risk and protect your portfolio during periods of market uncertainty
✓  How to avoid common retail traps that trip up most investors

2 × 90-minute weekly Zoom sessions
Small interactive group format (limited seats)

$90

Feedback

  • "Melanie has a way of breaking down complex risk & portfolio management concepts and making them easy to comprehend. She has a positive attitude that is very inspiring."

    - Professor Ken Freeman, CFA

  • "Melanie has a unique way of simultaneously teaching and empowering..."

    - Anonymous mentee

  • "The workshop was an enriching experience. Melanie was not only super knowledgeable, but patient and dedicated to helping each attendee succeed. Her ability to teach complex investing concepts with clarity is a testament to her brilliance and extensive Wall Street experience."

    - Workshop attendee

Disclosure: The Investing Edge courses are for educational purposes only and do not constitute investment, financial, tax, or legal advice. Nothing presented is a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.