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Investing for beginners

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Investing for beginners

Curious about investing but not sure where to start? Learn key concepts and approaches to find your personal reason to begin.

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Why investing is worthwhile

Learn what investing actually is, how returns compound, and the difference between active and passive.

Understand investments

Stocks, bonds, ETFs, crypto: get a sense of what's on offer, plus their advantages and setbacks.

Find your investing style

Understand how markets work, their history and how you can get started with investing today.

Module 1

Investing fundamentals

15 min
Quiz

Why invest?

Investing can feel intimidating, but the basics are simple. Learn what investing really means and how the return-on-return effect grows your money over time.

10 min
Quiz

Passive and active investing

There’s more than one way to invest. Learn the difference between active and passive strategies, and why time in the market often beats timing it.

12
Quiz

Risk, return, and diversification

Every investment carries some risk. Learn what drives that risk, how it connects to potential returns, and how diversification can help balance it out.

10 min
Quiz

The cost of investing

Investing can generate a return, but it also comes at a cost. Learn what fees you might pay, and how they can affect your returns over time.

Module 2

Things you can invest in

13 min
Quiz

Investing in stocks

Ever wondered what you actually own when you buy a stock? Find out what a stock really is, and which companies you can invest in.

12 min
Quiz

Investing in bonds

Think of a bond as a loan you can invest in. Learn how bonds work, how you earn interest, and how their risk compares to stocks.

14 min
Quiz

Investing in ETFs

An ETF is like a basket of many stocks or bonds in one investment. Learn what an ETF is, and its main advantages and disadvantages.

10 min
Quiz

Investing in money market funds

A money market fund invests in short-term loans, which allow you to earn interest.

10 min
Quiz

Investing in gold

Investing isn’t limited to stocks, bonds, or ETFs; you can also invest in tangible assets such as gold. This lesson covers the key characteristics of investing in gold.

15 min
Quiz

Investing in crypto

Investing in crypto is relatively new. Learn about popular cryptocurrencies and associated risks.

13 min
Quiz

Sustainable investing

Want to invest sustainably? Learn about different approaches, from 'best in class' to impact investing. 

Module 3

Stock markets and stock prices

10 min
Quiz

What moves the market

Why does a stock's price rise one day and fall the next? Discover the forces — from investor expectations to the state of the economy — that move the market.

12 min
Quiz

A history of market swings

From the 1929 crash to the 2008 credit crisis: markets have always bounced back. Learn why history says the long-term trend still points up.

11 min
Quiz

Your emotions and the market

Euphoria at the highs, panic at the lows: investing is an emotional rollercoaster. Learn to recognize the pattern so it doesn't derail your long-term plan.

18 min

Getting started with investing

Ready to start investing yourself? Discover the key questions to ask, from your goals to your budget, to find the platform that's right for you.