This is the deep-dive layer of the PCJ Knowledge Center. Where Learn covers the essentials to get started, the Academy goes further — the analytical skills, the maths and the mindset behind investing and trading — with working calculators so you can learn by doing.
Start here — the roadmap
A guided sequence so you never feel lost. Each step is education — understanding concepts, not chasing calls.
- Step 1 — How markets work. Shares, exchanges, orders and settlement. Start with the basics →
- Step 2 — Read a chart. Candles, structure and indicators as concepts. Technical Analysis →
- Step 3 — Understand a business. Statements, ratios and valuation. Fundamental Analysis →
- Step 4 — Risk before reward. Position sizing and capital preservation. Risk Management →
- Step 5 — Derivatives & commodities. Options, futures and the MCX. Options → · Futures →
The modules
Technical Analysis
Candlesticks, chart patterns, market structure and indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages) — as descriptive tools, never signals.
Open module →Module 02Fundamental Analysis
Read a business through its three statements, ratios and valuation — with live ROE, ROCE, P/E, PEG and DCF calculators.
Open module →Module 03Options — Education
Calls, puts, the Greeks, payoffs and strategy structures — explained, with a breakeven tool.
Open module →Module 04Futures — Education
Contracts, margins, mark-to-market, rollover and basis — the real mechanics of leverage.
Open module →Module 05Commodity & MCX
Gold, silver, energy, base metals and agri, and exactly how the MCX works.
Open module →Module 06Risk Management
Position sizing, risk-reward and capital preservation — with two hands-on calculators.
Open module →Module 07Trading Psychology
Biases, discipline and journaling — the behavioural side of every decision.
Open module →Module 08Portfolio & Allocation
Diversification, correlation, asset allocation and rebalancing as frameworks.
Open module →Module 09Macroeconomics
Inflation, rates, GDP, currency and how RBI policy flows into markets.
Open module →Module 10Global Markets
US, Asia and Europe linkages, ADRs, the dollar and FII flows.
Open module →Module 11Quant & Algo Concepts
Statistics, backtesting pitfalls, factors and the systematic-strategy lifecycle.
Open module →Hands-on tools
Several modules include live teaching calculators — ROE, ROCE, P/E, PEG and a teaching DCF in Fundamental Analysis, and position-size and risk-reward tools in Risk Management. For planning calculators (SIP, EMI, brokerage and more), see the 26 free calculators.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — every module is free to read, with no login required. It is general financial education, not investment advice, and there are no tips, targets or signals anywhere in it.
No. PCJ Holdings is a SEBI-registered stock broker and depository participant and an AMFI-registered mutual-fund distributor — not an investment adviser or research analyst. The Academy teaches concepts so you can make your own informed decisions.
Anyone from a complete beginner to an experienced investor who wants to understand the “why” behind markets. Modules are labelled Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced, and the roadmap suggests an order.
No. Every calculator computes only from the numbers you enter and is a generic teaching tool — not a valuation, target or recommendation for any security.
Completely. SEBI and the exchanges specifically warn against acting on unsolicited tips. The Academy gives you the knowledge to evaluate ideas yourself; it never sends calls, and PCJ will never promise assured returns.
Educational content for general awareness only — not investment, trading or tax advice, and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. PCJ Holdings does not provide research or advisory services. Examples and calculator outputs are hypothetical and illustrative. Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks; read all related documents carefully. Figures are indicative for FY 2025-26 and may change.