Fundamentals of Finance & Economics for Businesses - Crash Course

In this course on Finance & Economics for Businesses, you will learn the fundamentals of business strategy and the interplay between these three fields. You will understand how large-scale macroeconomic changes can affect businesses while also understanding how small details in financial documents can indicate a company's financial risk. This course lays the groundwork for more advanced courses on these topics to prepare you for future studies in any of these three areas.
✏️ Course created by Sriram Chundi. His channel is @ChangemakersMediaHyd
⭐️ Contents ⭐️
⌨️ (0:00:00) Introduction
⌨️ (0:01:25) Key terms and Basics of Money
⌨️ (0:08:16) Excel Analysis of Compound Interest Case Study
⌨️ (0:10:12) Financial Markets
⌨️ (0:20:50) Business Strategy
⌨️ (0:28:22) Financial Statements
⌨️ (0:47:22) Capital Budgeting
⌨️ (0:55:49) Macroeconomics
⌨️ (1:11:38) ESG
⌨️ (1:23:48) Portfolio Diversification & Management
⌨️ (1:33:38) Alternative Investment Types
⌨️ (1:36:45) Summary of Course
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[@ChangemakersMediaHyd]

Hey guys, Sriram here! I hope you learned something from this course. I would greatly appreciate if you would consider checking Changemakers Media. We share videos on teens making an impact in their local communities. 😀⭐ Thanks again, Sriram

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I subscribed🥜🍇

[@saumyasundaram2768]

Me too

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[@StanleyKingChan]

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[@vishalnangare31]

Thank you sir 🙏

[@anonymall]

This is a really important video for aspiring programmers, software engineers, data analysts, etc. Knowing how to code is good and all, but knowing how to apply it in a real life work environment is just as important, if not more important. Since a lot of finance management goes into these things especially if you do something like making your own startup.

[@fadhilkiima30]

Atleast I can see people like you who understand how tech and economics are related. Someone said this wasn't necessary yet the opposite is true.

[@JefferyDuns]

I love how you take your time to educate your viewers we all strive towards financial stability and a better Life. It is easy to achieve this through the right investment, by living frugally and budgeting. I'm glad I learnt early in life to work hard for financial freedom

[@Nernst96]

Even though I engage in investing, I feel disheartened by my lack of expertise in assessing the performance of individual companies and determining the optimal timing for stock purchases. The erosion of my financial reserves due to inflation adds to my concerns.

[@PatrickLloyd-]

In light of the current state of the economy, I advise looking for a mentor or an experienced adviser who can offer help and direction.

[@Mr-sweeny]

This is why I've entrusted a fiduciary with my investmnt decisions. Many underestimate advisors until emotions lead to losses. My advisor crafted a tailored strategy aligning with my long-term goals, guiding entry and exit points for the equities I focus on. This has grown my portfolio to over $850k. My personal best so far

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Interesting, I could really use the expertise of this advisors, who's the person guiding you?

[@Mr-sweeny]

'Melissa Rose Francks' is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.

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[@iftyrahman2239]

Glad to see your channel is also teaching finance....Thank you so much.

[@user-gb7pn2xe5e]

Thank you, for making this course. Every young person should be able to learn these topics.

[@infinitego]

Finance as part of a series/playlist for computational finance makes great sense. Alone? Well, it teaches about ‘frictional unemployment’ which is super applicable if you’re between bootcamp/graduation and job offer, so there are some relevant chunks from a certain point of view.

[@Patriciabanks5]

Understanding personal finances and investing will most likely lead to greater financial independence. By being knowledgeable about money and investing, individuals can make informed decisions about how to save, spend, and invest their money. A trader made over $350k in this recession influenced market

[@KevinClarke9]

Stocks are pretty unstable at the moment, but if you do the right math, you should be just fine. Bloomberg and other finance media have been recording cases of folks gaining over 250k just in a matter of weeks/couple months, so I think there are alot of wealth transfer in this downtime if you know where to look.

[@ScottArmstrong12]

The best course of action if you lack market knowledge is to ask a consultant or investing coach for guidance or assistance. Speaking with a consultant helped me stay afloat in the market and grow my portfolio to about 65% since January, even though I know it sounds obvious or generic. I believe that is the most effective way to enter the business at the moment.

[@suzannehenderson5]

@@ScottArmstrong12 Please who is the consultant that assist you with your investment and if you don't mind, how do I get in touch with this person

[@ScottArmstrong12]

My advisor is Catherine Morrison Evans she’s highly qualified and experienced in the financial market. She has extensive knowledge of portfolio diversity and is considered an expert in the field. You can check her out online. She has many years of experience and is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the financial market

[@suzannehenderson5]

I am going to look her up, I have about $81k i want to start with, might be small but it's better than nothing though. Since the 08 crash is playing out again.

[@shellylofgren]

Excellent video. We are all striving for financial freedom and a better way of life. It is not difficult to achieve this with wise investing, economical lifestyle, and careful budgeting. I'm pleased I learnt early on to work hard for financial independence.

[@AbdoolLogodesign]

In my opinion, making a smart investment is not only a technique for earning passive income, but also a profitable way of saving for future expenses. People who fail to make the proper judgments early in life often come to regret it later in life. Nonetheless, investing alone can be difficult and risky. As a result, I recommend obtaining expert assistance (financial advisors). The challenge is not just watching videos and reading investing books; it is about implementing information effectively.

[@Jessicahensley.]

Sincerely, your remarks have genuinely inspired me. I'm highly interested in investing and have a substantial sum of money that I'm willing to invest with the appropriate information. My greatest worry is losing money on a bad investment. As a result, I'm eager to hear your comments and ideas on how to invest intelligently.

[@Jaffcardwell]

As an OAP with extensive expertise, I am certain that the success of any investment is dependent on getting the appropriate knowledge, regardless of what others think. "Be greedy when others are scared, and fearful when others are greedy," Warren Buffer constantly says. This is undoubtedly the key to succeeding even while others fail. I made $100,000 while working with licensed financial adviser JULIE ANNE HOOVER Thus far, her experience has been promising.

[@ilyaveysman.]

@@Jaffcardwell Please tell me how I can contact your financial planner.

[@Jaffcardwell]

I encountered Julie Anne Hoover through my wife, and I emailed her. She is guiding me. Since then, she has given me chances to buy and sell the stocks in which I'm interested in. You can hunt her up online if you require care supervision.

[@Emily24338]

The Market have been suffering over the past month, with all the three indexes recording losses in recent weeks. My $400,000 portfolio is down by approximately 20%, any recommendations to scale up my returns before retirement will be highly appreciated.

[@Maryconnell256]

The market is volatile at this time, hence i will suggest you get yourself a financial-advisor that can provide you with entry and exit points on the shares/ETF you focus on.

[@jacksonlucas5933]

I agree. Based on personal experience working with an investment advisor, I currently have $385k in a well-diversified portfolio that has experienced exponential growth. It’s not only about having money to invest in stocks ,but you also need to be knowledgeable,persistent,and have strong hands to back it up.

[@Henrydonald1]

I’m new to all this, heard it's a good time to buy and basically I've just got cash sitting duck in the bank and I’d really love to put it to good use seeing how inflation is at an all time-high, who is this coach that guides you, mind I look them up .

[@jacksonlucas5933]

Sure, the investment-advisor that guides me is..

[@jacksonlucas5933]

MARY TERESE SINGH

[@saadabbasi2063]

WOHOO, More like these please. Can't wait for your more indepth longer version of same subject.

[@kaitlyncranwick]

The economy is grappling with uncertainties, global fluctuations, and pandemic aftermath, causing instability. Rising inflation, sluggish growth, and trade disruptions need urgent attention from all sectors to restore stability and stimulate growth.

[@TheresaAnderson-kf5xw]

Things are strange right now. The US dollar is becoming less valuable because of inflation, but it's getting stronger compared to other currencies and things like gold and property. People are turning to the dollar because they think it's safer. I'm worried about my retirement savings of about $420,000 losing value because of high inflation. Where else can we keep our money?

[@maryHenokNft]

Well I recommend you make a diversification plan because it's been harder to build a good stocks portfolio since COVID. My colleague suggested I hire a brokerage Adviser, and I've actually made over $457k with their help during last market upheavel. They used defensive strategies to protect my portfolio and make profits despite the ups and downs.

[@maggysterling33254]

@@maryHenokNft My portfolio has been in the gutter for the entire year, so I started researching new ways to profit in the market, but everything I tried just seemed to miss the mark. Please let us know the name of your financial advisor.

[@maryHenokNft]

Sure, the Financial advisor that guides me is *Mary Onita Wier* and she is renowned and has quite a following. So it shouldn't be a hassle finding her. Just look her up.

[@ryanwilliams989]

Thank you for this tip , I must say, Mary appears to be quite knowledgeable. After coming across her online page, I thoroughly went through her resume, educational background, and qualifications, and I must say, it was quite impressive. I reached out to her, and I have booked a session with her.

[@RajivBandaru]

I am a first year MBA student and came across this video. This is a legit masterclass. Thanks a lot for making this happen.

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Which clg?

[@RajivBandaru]

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[@Wrenvie]

Im 16 But i decided i should get started early. These videos are crazy. Thank you.

[@Mcllwain]

Every crash/collapse brings with it an equivalent market chance if you are early informed and equipped, I've seen folks amass up to $1m amid crisis, and even pull it off easily in a favorable economy. Unequivocally, the bubble/collapse is getting somebody somewhere rich

[@kurttSchuster]

I do not disagree, there are strategies that could be put in place for solid gains regardless of economy or markt condition, but such executions are usually carried out by investment experts or advisors with experience since the 08' crash

[@eastwood224]

True, I’m quite lucky exposed to personal finance at early age, started full time job 19, purchased first home 28, got laid-off work at 36 amid covid-outbreak, and at once consulted a well-qualified advisor to stay afloat. Thankfully, my portfolio has maintained steady growth ever since, amassing nearly $1m after subsequent investments to date.

[@tonicruger]

this is quite huge ! much more info needed please, what did you invest in ?

[@eastwood224]

I receive financial advice from "Nicole Desiree Simon, a well-qualified and well-established wealth counselor headquartered in California. Her basic information can probably be found online.

[@tonicruger]

When I curiously typed in her entire name to search online, I saw that her site was highly ranked and really professional. Thank you for sharing this; it has stoked my desire to achieve my objective again.

[@tony0731]

Had never thought of seeing this here, so glad to see it!

[@user-wc7em8kf9d]

As a finance profesional I can tell you this course is very, very GOOOOOD!!!! Congrats!

[@sheikhahmed6957]

Good initiative to start such finance and entrepreneur courses

[@briantoukap3577]

Please! We need more of this. Thanks for your effort.

[@divyiam2106]

.Hey SriRam! Thank you for putting together this wonderful discourse on Economics and Finance! This certainly is very helpful for individuals with no background. Please keep up the good work.

[@Jccke]

Please make MORE videos about business, I don't want to be poor coder who write a code for the rest of miserable life

[@MuhammadAli-tw9ht]

I feel you bro .... 😪

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😂

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Can you write some for me before giving u 😢

[@alexanderluna895]

As software developers it's good to not be alien to financial topics, as I grow up I find these to be really important too.

[@owso_]

I love this course! Thanks! Please create more!

[@hue_sane]

Woo....from tech to finance... good 👍

[@PaulElmont-fd1xc]

This is so awesome. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@neutron417]

We need a seperate channel now

[@Mila20.03]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 true

[@LookingAway359]

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[@rongooden6545]

​@@MaxiRios._it's the #1 reason channels lose subscribers. Different genres should have their separate channels. 99% of people come here for 1 type of video. They don't want to see this.

[@fadhilkiima30]

Not at all. I don't think so because code isn't just about coding, if you've been observant, people leverage code to create companies or a product or service. And these require you to have financial and some economics knowledge. I think freeCodeCamp camp is nurturing "coderpreneurs" if I may say so. This is definitely something to consider and take into consideration.

[@bohkdi]

​@@rongooden6545 I want to see this, this channel is about learning so everything is welcome

[@lwembawokiraggadenis7930]

I love the video This should be considered a necessity for anyone starting a business However small More accountability, better work ethic

[@markadriansalvador6701]

This video simplify the complex concepts of Monetary Economics and Behavioral Finance - concepts that are crucial as everyone is affected. Coders working for any firm will be affected if the company falls into a financial dilemma. We might even go into unemployment trap if the economy is messed up. So I applaud FCC for having this important yet not so appreciated topic. This is also the very reason why MIT offers a BSc in Computer Science, Economics, and Data Science degree (Course 6-14).

[@Saintjohn2711]

Those who don't appreciate it. Hardly understand the wisdom of money making.

[@marioflores2079]

I love this. Can we please get a dedicated channel!!!!

[@NikTh181]

As an economics major trying to break into programming ,it is revision

[@grandparick3176]

This different categories of videos other than coding should also be welcomed with open arms. As programmers we should understand that we also need other sort of skills than programming. I have been trying to understand finance for quiet some time so hopefully this video will be helpful.

[@manuelnovella39]

Please, more content like this, and thanks a lot!

[@husnainbutt85]

One of the best Finance Video I've ever seen 🤝

[@mayankjangid9922]

I really wanted this, type of course, thank you very much

[@mikhailbabushkinum]

Amazing can’t wait to watch this

[@AA-mq2jb]

Please provide more courses on Personal Finance and Financial Literacy!

[@Cashias_clay]

You guys truly are a Godsend. Keep up the amazing work.

[@theBATfamiliar]

Thank you guys for sharing courses un different realms

[@thedebapriyakar]

Absolutely phenomenal

[@Stats_Worldwide]

I enjoy learning about finance and economics.

[@utkarshdubey5741]

great initiative ❤, please keep uploading more videos on finance and economics. Or create a new channel for it.

[@aryanimagine]

For real? This is literally insanse, thanks for the value you are adding

[@rickv9180]

Thanks for this free lecture video, this will prove useful for me

[@user-hs7sh3bx1g]

very nice masterclass fam

[@Sagarjanjarla]

Excellent course, you explained many complex terms in simple way☺️

[@husseinkizz]

This really good, skills beside code are also very important!

[@soscreativity]

This course offers a comprehensive dive into Finance & Economics for Businesses, uncovering the intricate relationship between strategy, macroeconomics, and financial analysis. From grasping macroeconomic impacts on businesses to deciphering financial documents for risk assessment, it equips learners with essential skills. A solid foundation for further exploration and future studies in these critical areas.

[@aaajamesbond2995]

Just a slight error in 5:04 - Should be (2800-2000)/2000 x100 = 40% 2800 - 2000 = 800/2000 = 0.4x100 = 40%. Not by 2800, should be 2000 according to the formula.

[@Jubair_Khan772]

Though Iam here for Coding but Finance & Economics is very important for everyone. Thanks for Uploading. ❤❤❤

[@trueRisshi]

Wait what? This is amazing! Why would we even need Universities after this? Thanks for this FCC, you're the best! Also can you do a course on Godot 3D next? Maybe a with a third person character with darksouls-like combat. Thank you FCC, sincerely.

[@HOTVIVEK14DEC]

great addition

[@williamhand4349]

First to appreciate this greatness. 🤝

[@pradeepbhatnagar4848]

Good lecture nd inspiring.Appeciated as a professional.Its a very elaborate field.Nice to hear knowledgeble vdo.lecture.Thanks.

[@pradeepbhatnagar4848]

Sir in my opinion Economy strategy should be made keeping in mind market Risk and operational Risk.True the new technology is a game changer in finance and economics.CreditRiskin financial Risk cannot b ignored nd it effect the economy.Assessmentin risk mgmt.shud b valuated for positive Productivity in my view as they are correlated so definitely they will impact financial services as overall.Sincerely appreciated the lecture.

[@Value_Pilgrim]

Thanks for starting this initiative. Please make a playlist for this field or domain. Its going to be helpful for programmers interested in finance. Some suggestions - 1. Wharton offers free online courses for Accounting and reading financial statements. 2. Aswath Damodaran also offers free online courses for (A) Corporate Finance and (B) Valuation

[@Brianjaden]

where can i get the video about corporate finance

[@Value_Pilgrim]

@@Brianjaden I had replied to you. But it seems KZbin decided to delete my comment. Please search in KZbin for : Damodaran Corporate Finance Course

[@EM-cs7jw]

Thank you!!

[@jjibek]

Thank you for free course🥰

[@TheMap1997]

Didn't expect that but it's a welcomed surprise

[@user-hf7sr5bk5h]

Quite informative piece of video.

[@dhirajgadkar2286]

We need more finance content now😮

[@jenniferkychu6109]

Thank you so much for this lesson

[@indrajeet5000]

Thanks for this.. very different from it scoped course. Welcome addition nonetheless. Thanks again.

[@sanjayraju988]

Literally came at the perfect time.

[@CodewithBatman]

This was great! Please add more finance literacy video courses🫡

[@carlosfriedsam4691]

increible este canal, vine buscando plata y encontré oro. saludos.

[@user-ts9ks8in2n]

Good to see some diversification

[@bloodywolftr]

Thank you very much!

[@Luup.ai123]

This is amazing

[@mickmoon6887]

Imagine putting ESG on fundamentals of finance over technical or fundamental analysis lol

[@0x0-Issa]

Lovely video! As someone venturing into Fintech, this course came right on time for me. Would it be possible for us to get a Finance Playlist that looks into #fintech or #cryptoFinance fundamentals please. Again, massive thanks 😄👏

[@judyl.7811]

0:20 capital budgeting techniques 2:25 make math easy. loan secured by a home 3:05 and we see this effect persisting throughout the course of our payments. 4:15 ROI is important because it allows comparison in different securities or asset classes. 4:55 look at the time considerations,

[@varundurge]

Intriguing lecture indeed

[@IamCaptainDeadpo0l]

I am trying to live a normal life and this course here is telling me that it is fun-to-be-mental.

[@bardanshiwakoti4191]

Want some more videos related to IT business as well as other normal businesses❤❤

[@jediTempleGuard]

Thank you.

[@Abdi_Akhmet]

Let's go courses for math, physics, chemistry, biology!!!!!

[@Dreamclose]

Yes sriram taught this

[@saumyasundaram2768]

Need more of it

[@hongbo-wei]

Thank you!

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Thank you❤

[@chetanrawatji]

Interesting ❤

[@hajji384]

🎉🎉Amazing

[@nurjahannuri8168]

Thank you for posting something related to finance. As a commerce background student it really is so nice and warming to see freecodecamp posting finance related video. If possible can you drop more videos related to business administration please?it will really be helpful. We see cse, programming, machine learning, deep learning, ai, related videos everywhere but very rare we see business studies realated courses videos. Please can you do a business administration or like post for * b.b.a * related videos? Thank you. Jazakallah khairun

[@user-pj5iu6qi9e]

thank you that was verry helpful , Will there be a part 2 of this video ?

[@JustDONEItRN]

Best channel ever

[@navinyadav7973]

THANK YOU

[@nugrahmaindonesa8138]

how is this free???? Oh My God. You're helping some random Joe like me in developing world, thanks a lot from Indonesia.

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Hey great crash course

[@adamharb9233]

Good video for food for thought

[@brandonpowell2732]

Thank you for teach me this

[@stevesamson102]

Thanks a lot

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You guys are God 😊❤❤❤❤

[@chiragmehta2955]

Thanks a lot for this I am searching for finance videos which are short yet decent and i think this is the one i need.Thanks in advance 🤓

[@andrzej21111]

Super ❤️

[@missedfield]

This was more intense then my 4 years in colledge

[@sahilbalani9177]

More finance content please.....

[@BayuHendra-wb2zx]

Thanks informasi sukses good luck

[@saumyasundaram2768]

Playlist on complete finance course that covers all the topics in MBA in finance for non finance bg people

[@StryKhymorodnyk]

Guys! What are you doing? It is a shame, I can't learn all of it! So much different information. Actually, I struggle with web-development. The thing is I got Aspergers' and I am 40 now. It would not have been a problem in my early life, when I graduated from 2 universities. Now there is a war going in my country, Ukraine and I have to learn something new to pay my bills. And as it occurred I struggle learning, even though I have been a university teacher, who should have been an example of a person, who can learn anything to teach the others.

[@thomas6502]

Thanks.

[@navinyadav7973]

SUPER EXICTED

[@sumanthchowdary9699]

we want more business related videos.