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Behavioural Finance

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Behavioural Finance

The Psychology of Financial Markets

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
03 - 07 Aug 2026 Abu Dhabi $ 5,950
17 - 21 Aug 2026 London $ 5,950
26 - 30 Oct 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
09 - 13 Nov 2026 Abu Dhabi $ 5,950
28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027 London $ 5,950

Course Summary

Traditional finance theories often overlook the powerful influence of human psychology on financial decision-making, market movements, and investment behaviour. This training course addresses the psychological factors, emotions, and cognitive biases that drive investor behaviour and shapes the dynamics of financial markets. Participants will explore how fear, greed, hope, and emotions influence both individual decisions and broader market trends. The Behavioural Finance training course equips professionals with the understanding to identify irrational behaviour and interpret market sentiment, strengthening analytical and decision-making capabilities in volatile environments.

Throughout this five-day training course, delegates will gain insight into the rise of behavioural finance compared with traditional neoclassical approaches, explore the consequences of behavioural biases, and examine behavioural investment strategies and recent developments in the field. Emphasis is placed on applying behavioural concepts to real financial decision-making challenges, enabling participants to make better-informed choices and anticipate market reactions. The Behavioural Finance training course prepares investors, analysts, and financial professionals to navigate markets more effectively with a deeper understanding of psychological and behavioural influences.

Skills & Competencies

From this Behavioural Finance training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Understanding market psychology influences
  • Identifying behavioural biases and heuristics
  • Analysing investment decision behaviour
  • Applying behavioural investment strategies
  • Interpreting market sentiment
  • Enhancing financial decision-making accuracy

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Behavioural Finance training course, you will learn to:

  • Identify how cognitive biases influence financial decisions.
  • Distinguish between rational and behavioural market behaviour.
  • Assess market sentiment and its effects on price movements.
  • Apply behavioural strategies to investment analysis.
  • Evaluate recent developments in behavioural finance.

 

How You Will Learn

Learning develops through detailed exposition of behavioural theory, practical examples, and contextual analysis of market psychology. Participants will examine real-life behavioural biases, investment scenarios, and empirical findings to understand how psychological factors influence markets. Emphasis is placed on applying behavioural frameworks to improve financial decision-making and interpret market trends effectively.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals involved in financial decision-making, investment analysis, and market strategy who seek to deepen their understanding of how psychology affects financial behaviour.

This Behavioural Finance training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Financial accounting team members
  • Financial planning and budgeting professionals
  • Strategic planning and head office team members
  • Investment analysts and advisers
  • Traders and investors in general

 

Course Outline
Day 1

The Rise and Fall of Neoclassical Finance & The Rise and Rise of Behavioural Finance

This day introduces foundational behavioural finance and contrasts traditional finance concepts with behavioural insights, including market inefficiencies and irrational behaviour. The topics covered will include:   

  • Introduction to Behavioural Finance
  • Pillars of Conventional Finance and Behavioural Finance
  • The Failure of Neoclassical Finance
  • Efficient Market Hypothesis:
    • EMH as the Cause of the Global Financial Crisis
    • Bubbles and Crashes in the Stock and FX Market
    • Market Anomalies
  • Why Academia & Authorities Embrace the EMH?
  • Discarding Rationality: sources and Examples of Irrationality 
  • Modern Portfolio Theory & Behavioural Portfolio Theory 
Day 2

The Financial Consequences of Behavioural Biases

This day focuses on how cognitive biases manifest in financial decisions and affect market outcomes. The topics covered will include:   

  • Loss Aversion Bias
  • Overconfidence Bias
  • Representativeness Bias
  • Anchoring Bias
  • Self-serving Bias
  • Disposition Effect
  • Managerial Hubris
  • Behavioural Biases and Corporate Financial Decisions
Day 3

Behavioural Investment Strategies I

This day explores investment approaches informed by behavioural concepts, including trading strategies and market dynamics. The topics covered will include:   

  • Noise Trading
  • Technical Analysis
  • Momentum Trading
  • Contrarian Investment Strategies
  • High Frequency Trading and Multilateral Trading Platforms
  • Energy Trading
  • Commodity Trading
  • Terrorism Risk
Day 4

Behavioural Investment Strategies II

This day further develops behavioural investment techniques including contemporary market influences and derivative instruments. The topics covered will include:   

  • Fund Managers’ Behaviour
  • The Green Effect & Sustainable Finance
  • Fintech & Cryptocurrency
  • Black Friday Effect
  • Derivative Trading
    • Forwards
    • Futures
    • Options
    • Swaps
  • Financial Volatility from Brexit and COVID-19
Day 5

Recent Developments in Behavioural Finance

This day highlights emerging fields and advanced behavioural finance topics relevant to modern market analysis. The topics covered will include  

  • Ecology and Finance
  • Neuroscience
  • Emotional Finance
  • Quantitative Behavioural Finance
  • Narcissism, Political Tenure, Financial Indicators, and the Effectiveness
  • Trumpism Economics
  • Algorithmic and High Frequency Trading
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this in-house training course allows organisations to adapt behavioural finance concepts to their specific financial strategies, market conditions, and decision-making environments. Customisation enables financial teams and leaders to address real business challenges and apply behavioural insights directly to investment and risk analysis.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Behavioural Finance training course:

  • Deeper insight into investor psychology and market dynamics
  • Enhanced ability to anticipate market reactions
  • Stronger interpretation of behavioural biases
  • Improved investment decision-making accuracy
  • Greater competitive advantage in volatile markets
  • Optimised portfolio and risk assessment capability
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