Beginner 10 Lessons • Self-Paced

Investing 101

Master the fundamentals of investing with our comprehensive 10-lesson course. Learn about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, risk management, and building a diversified portfolio that will set you up for lifelong financial success.

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What You'll Learn

  • Master the fundamentals of investing and why it matters
  • Understand different types of investments: stocks, bonds, and more
  • Learn the importance of saving and compound interest
  • Grasp the relationship between risk and return
  • Build a diversified portfolio through asset allocation
  • Compare mutual funds and ETFs for optimal investing
  • Navigate stock market basics and market indices
  • Explore key investment strategies for long-term success
  • Analyze investments using fundamental and technical analysis
  • Implement risk management strategies to protect your wealth

Course Lessons

10 comprehensive lessons with pre-quizzes, articles, and post-quizzes

01

Introduction to Investing

What is investing and why it matters
Article What Is Investing? - Investopedia
Pre-Quiz 5 Questions
Post-Quiz 5 Questions
02

Types of Investments

Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and more
Article Types of Investments - Khan Academy
Pre-Quiz 5 Questions
Post-Quiz 5 Questions
03

The Importance of Saving and Compound Interest

Building wealth through time and patience
Article Compound Interest - Investopedia
Pre-Quiz 5 Questions
Post-Quiz 5 Questions
04

Risk and Return

Understanding the risk-reward relationship
Article Risk and Return - Investopedia
Pre-Quiz 5 Questions
Post-Quiz 5 Questions
05

Diversification and Asset Allocation

Building a balanced portfolio
Article Diversification - Investopedia
Pre-Quiz 5 Questions
Post-Quiz 5 Questions
06

Mutual Funds and ETFs

Comparing fund types and their benefits
Article Mutual Funds vs. ETFs - Vanguard
Pre-Quiz 5 Questions
Post-Quiz 5 Questions
07

Stock Market Basics

How stock markets work
Article Stock Market Basics - Investopedia
Pre-Quiz 5 Questions
Post-Quiz 5 Questions
08

Investment Strategies

Value, growth, and momentum investing
Article 5 Key Investment Strategies - Investopedia
Pre-Quiz 5 Questions
Post-Quiz 5 Questions
09

Analyzing Investments

Fundamental and technical analysis
Article Investment Analysis - Investopedia
Pre-Quiz 5 Questions
Post-Quiz 5 Questions
10

Risk Management in Investing

Protecting your portfolio
Article 3 Strategies to Reduce Risk - Fidelity
Pre-Quiz 5 Questions
Post-Quiz 5 Questions