In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to use Google Finance to import stock price data, identify the free float of the stock, use free-floated weighting to construct an index. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We're currently working on providing the same experience in other regions. This course's content is not intended to be investment advice and does not constitute an offer to perform any operations in the regulated or unregulated financial market.
What you'll learn
Import stock price data using Google Finance
Identify and calculate the free float of individual stocks
Apply free-float weighting methodology to construct a market index
Course objectives
Build a functional stock market index from scratch using real data
Understand the mechanics of free-float weighted index construction