The variety of asset classes is huge: each one offers different opportunities, and each has its unique benefit and value. We will discover the fascinating history behind corporate funding and discover the difference between bonds, stocks and shares, and also between indices and exchange-traded funds. Each requires a fundamental understanding of its mechanics in order to invest successfully.
What We Will Learn
- How companies raise cash with shares and governments – with bonds
- How to invest in a non-tangible mathematical construct – the Index
- How official exchanges enable us to invest in sectors using Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
Level:
- Beginner
Pre-requisites:
- Introduction to Financial Markets
- We strongly recommend you log into your trading account for practice purposes
- Some lessons might appear in multiple courses due to their relevance
Shares
1
Shares – Video
2
Stocking Up on Shares – Article
3
Shares – Quiz
Bonds
1
Buying Debt with Bonds – Video
2
Bond! Debt Bond! – Article
3
Bonds – Quiz
Indices
1
Indices – Video
2
What is an Index – Article
3
Indices – Quiz
ETFs
1
ETFs – Video
2
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) – Article
3
ETFs – Quiz
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