Stock Exchanges & Capital Markets
Fundamentals of how markets, trading venues and price formation work.
- Functions of a stock exchange
- Understand market mechanisms
- Understand capital markets in context
Financial Education
Hamburg Stock Exchange Certificate
Understand capital markets and make informed financial decisions.
Target Group
Young people aged 18 to 30
Format
Workshops & expert talks
Completion
Exam with certificate
Goal
Develop a sound understanding of capital markets
About the Project
Build financial knowledge step by step.
The Hamburg Stock Exchange Certificate provides young people with practical foundational knowledge about stock exchanges and how capital markets work.
In workshops and expert talks, participants explore key capital-market topics – from different types of securities and investment fundamentals to the psychological influences on financial decisions.
Experienced speakers from the financial sector connect theoretical fundamentals with insights into professional practice.
Learning Content
Understand capital markets and assess decisions more effectively.
Securities & Strategies
Insights into different forms of investment and the development of personal strategies.
- Stocks and certificates
- Investment fundamentals
- Develop investment strategies
Psychology & Decisions
How perception, emotions and behaviour influence financial decisions.
- Assess risks realistically
- Recognise decision-making biases
- Act more consciously
Learn Through Practice
Experience turns theory into practical knowledge.
Financial-sector experts explain relationships in a clear, accessible and tangible way, helping participants apply what they have learned to their own financial decisions.
01
Explain financial theory clearly
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Gain insights into professional practice
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Make more informed decisions
How It Works
From foundational knowledge to certification.
Understand the Fundamentals
Workshops and expert talks provide a step-by-step introduction to stock exchanges, securities and investing.
Connect Theory and Practice
Speakers from the financial sector connect theory with insights from their day-to-day professional work.
Demonstrate Knowledge
At the end, participants can demonstrate their knowledge in an exam and receive a certificate.
A Joint Educational Project
Three partners combine their financial and educational expertise.
The Hamburg Stock Exchange Certificate is a joint project of Finance City Hamburg, Hanseatischer Börsenkreis der Universität zu Hamburg e. V. and Finanzplatz Hamburg e. V.