About the course

A 100-minute focused tutorial that unpacks the behaviors, roles, and influence of different investor types.
This course serves as a foundational guide for finance learners, market enthusiasts, and career aspirants to understand how institutional and retail investors operate, what drives their strategies, and how they impact the broader financial markets. From psychological factors to regulatory considerations, this session explores investor diversity with clarity and practical examples.

• Explore the broad classification of investor categories and their importance in financial markets
• Understand the mindset, behavior, and investment style of retail investors
• Deep dive into institutional investors – who they are, how they operate, and what mandates guide them
• Learn about investment objectives, constraints, and time horizons across investor types
• Grasp the concept of risk tolerance and behavioral patterns influencing decisions
• Review how different investors access markets and the tools they use
• Decode decision-making models and strategy formulation
• Understand the role of regulation in protecting investors and maintaining fairness
• Discover how investor behavior is evolving with technology, information, and global shifts
• Conclude with a comparative analysis to summarize key differences and similarities