{"id":11554,"date":"2026-02-14T10:46:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T05:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/?p=11554"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:13:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:43:55","slug":"ikonomica-investing-in-the-colombo-stock-exchange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/ikonomica-investing-in-the-colombo-stock-exchange\/","title":{"rendered":"Ikonomica | Investing in the Colombo Stock Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are proud to present our comprehensive video series, \u201cHow to Become an Investor in the CSE,\u201d designed to guide beginners and aspiring investors step-by-step through the Sri Lankan stock market.<br>This 8-video series covers everything from stock market basics to portfolio management and risk control providing practical, easy-to-understand knowledge for confident investing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro<\/strong><br>An overview of the Colombo Stock Exchange and the long-term wealth-building potential of informed investing.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M42spSrYisQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 01 &#8211; Introduction to stock markets and the CSE<\/strong><br>Learn how the CSE operates, understand key indices like ASPI and S&amp;P SL20, and explore the different CSE Boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ibTAs1PHMhk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 02 &#8211; 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CSE Trading Basics<\/strong><br>Learn how to place buy and sell orders, understand market and limit orders, and navigate the trading process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KYaaHEqFehM?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 06 &#8211; Building and Managing a Portfolio<\/strong><br>Discover how to diversify investments, balance risk and return, and monitor portfolio performance effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; 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