This is primarily aimed at novice investors who want to better understand the concept of investing and how it can fit into their overall financial plan. Taught by a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional, this course will cover different investment vehicles, risk tolerance, diversification, and the difference between active and passive investing, as well as investment fees and taxes.
Fundamentals of Investing
Fundamentals of Investing
This course is part of The Fundamentals of Personal Finance Specialization
Instructor: Brian Walsh
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3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module will help you understand different types of investments including stocks, bonds, derivative products, and pooled investments. It will help set the foundation to have a better understanding of investing.
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14 videos7 readings5 assignments
This module will help you understand the concept of risk and return, as well as ways to measure both. It will also help you have the tools to evaluate your own risk tolerance.
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7 videos4 readings4 assignments
This module will help you understand how your time horizons impact your investing strategy. It will also help you understand the difference between passive and active investing.
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3 videos3 readings3 assignments
This module will help you understand the role of fees and taxes in investing.
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3 videos5 readings3 assignments
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JC
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Reviewed on Jan 14, 2022
Really great for learning the basics! I live in Canada, so I found it a bit too American. Some glitches in the Week 4 videos. Overall v helpful course.
SM
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Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023
Coming from a 22 year old who recently graduated and is new to the job market, I'd highly recommend this course to anyone who may be interested in investing!
SS
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Reviewed on Feb 19, 2022
Informative course for novice investors. I enjoyed it and learned a lot.
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