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Fundamentals of Investing

Name: Fundamentals of Investing
Rating: 4.347107438016529 (121 reviews)

This course is part of The Fundamentals of Personal Finance Specialization

Instructor: Brian Walsh

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

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Flexible schedule

7 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

121 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

7 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

95%

Most learners liked this course

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

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.

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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.

What's included

14 videos7 readings5 assignments

14 videosTotal 54 minutes

Introduction: Investing Basics3 minutes
Stock Basics3 minutes
Understanding Stocks5 minutes
Analyzing Stocks4 minutes
Investing in Stocks3 minutes
Bond Basics3 minutes
Understanding Bonds4 minutes
Analyzing Bonds4 minutes
Investing in Bonds5 minutes
What is a Mutual Fund?3 minutes
All-In-One Mutual Funds4 minutes
What is an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)?3 minutes
What is a Derivative?5 minutes
Equity Compensation - Stock Options5 minutes

7 readingsTotal 45 minutes

Welcome to Fundamentals of Investing5 minutes
Stock Key Ratios7 minutes
Understanding The Yield to Maturity Formula3 minutes
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) vs Mutual Funds: Learning the Difference8 minutes
A Guide to Options Trading8 minutes
5 Important Options Trading Strategies7 minutes
How Do Employee Stock Options Work?7 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 58 minutes

Understanding the Different Types of Investments30 minutes
Stock Quiz7 minutes
Bond Quiz7 minutes
Pooled Investments6 minutes
Derivatives 8 minutes

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.

What's included

7 videos4 readings4 assignments

7 videosTotal 27 minutes

Understanding Investment Risk3 minutes
Systematic Investment Risk4 minutes
Unsystematic Investment Risk3 minutes
Measuring Investment Risk4 minutes
Measuring Investment Returns4 minutes
Investment Risk & Return4 minutes
Investment Risk Tolerance & How to Find Yours5 minutes

4 readingsTotal 24 minutes

6 Investment Risk Management Strategies7 minutes
What is Considered a Good Return on Investment?5 minutes
Suitability: Definition, How It's Measured, and How It's Used for Investing7 minutes
Explaining the Different Types of Asset Classes5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 48 minutes

Balancing Risk and Return30 minutes
Investment Risk Types7 minutes
Assessing Investment Risk 6 minutes
Risk & Return5 minutes

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.