Investing fundamentals
Investing is putting money to work and accepting uncertainty in exchange for expected return. This course covers the mechanics and the evidence. It does not tell you what to buy, and no honest course would.
What you'll learn
10 chapters, then the quiz
- 01Why invest at allInflation is the reason.
- 02Asset typesWhat you can own.
- 03RiskMore than volatility.
- 04DiversificationNot putting it all in one place.
- 05Costs and taxThe certain drag.
- 06Time and compoundingThe main engine.
- 07BehaviourWhere returns are actually lost.
- 08How markets behaveFalls are normal.
- 09Products and pitfallsWhat to be careful with.
- 10A sane starting pointWhat the evidence supports.
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