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Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-18 Course 101 Introduction to Investing Summary

In this course, you learned about the different types of investments and how to trade stock options, futures markets, commodities, Forex, and money markets. You...
Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-15 Investing in Forex. Currencies & Foreign Exchange Markets

Forex, or foreign exchange, trading is a type of investment that allows traders to profit from the fluctuations in currency prices worldwide. It's important to...
Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-14 Investing in Precious Metals. Which Metals are Best?

Precious metals are a valuable investment because they are rare and have many uses. Gold, silver, and platinum are the most common types of...
Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-00 – Course 101 – An Introduction to Investing

Welcome to our training course on investing. This course will cover a range of topics related to investing, including different types of investment vehicles, how to manage financial risk, and how to trade in various markets.
Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-16 Investing in Money Markets. Is it Worth it?

Investing in money markets is a solid way to make some extra money. By buying stocks or mutual funds, you can make your money...
Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-13 What are Commodities Markets and How Do They Work?

A commodity market is a market where goods and services are traded. The law of supply and demand determines the prices of these goods...
Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-12 What are Stock Options? How To Trade Stock Options.

A stock option is a contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a security at a specific price within a specific time frame.
Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-09 What is an ETF, How Do They Work & Are They Worth It?

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are an effective way to invest in nearly every imaginable market segment, industry, or market index.
Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-05 Investing in the Stock Market

The stock market provides many ways to invest, including investing for dividends, penny stocks, blue chips, small-capitalization stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, hedge funds, and real estate investment trusts (REITS).
Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-04 Managing Financial Risk in Stock Investing

Effective risk management is essential to safeguard investments and bolster profitability. Investing in stocks necessitates adept management of various risks, such as market volatility, credit exposure, liquidity challenges, and interest rate fluctuations.
Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-03 Stock Market Booms & Crashes

There are many reasons why stock markets booms and crashes happen. One reason is that people invest based on emotion rather than logic.
Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-02 What are your investment goals?

What are your investment goals? Generating income, saving, planning for retirement, or maximizing your wealth?
Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-11 Trading Futures Markets. How Do Futures Work?

Futures contracts are traded on the futures markets. They differ markedly from other contracts or financial transactions. Learn more about investing...
Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-01 What Type Of Investor Are You?

What type of investor are you and why does it matter? Do you speculate, do you day trade or do you really invest? These all have an impact on your effort vs reward.
Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-07 Stock Market Scams & How to Avoid Them

Pump and dump, short and distort, Ponzi schemes, and insider trading are all scams you need to understand to avoid losing money in stocks.
Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-10 Investing in Hedge Funds & REITs? A Complete Guide

Hedge funds are multi-asset investment funds,  and REITs invest in private and commercial real estate. These types of investments have grown rapidly in popularity...
Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-06 Types of Stocks: Common, Preferred & Penny Stocks

There are two main types of stock: common stock and preferred stock. Common stock is the most basic form of stock and gives shareholders voting rights and a share in the profits or losses of the company.
Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-17 What is a Bond & Why Invest in Bonds?

A bond is an agreement between an issuer, usually a corporation or a government and a holder usually a commercial institution, individual or another government.
Course 101: Introduction to Investing

101-08 Investing in Mutual Funds. Are Mutual Funds Worth It?

Mutual funds can be a reasonable but costly investment option for people who want to invest their money but don't have the time or...

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