Shares, Bonds, Indices & ETFs

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 […]

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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
4 minutes
2
Stocking Up on Shares – Article
3 minutes
3
Shares – Quiz
5 questions

Bonds

1
Buying Debt with Bonds – Video
3 minutes
2
Bond! Debt Bond! – Article
3 minutes
3
Bonds – Quiz
4 questions

Indices

1
Indices – Video
6 minutes
2
What is an Index – Article
4 minutes
3
Indices – Quiz
5 questions

ETFs

1
ETFs – Video
2 minutes
2
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) – Article
2 minutes
3
ETFs – Quiz
4 questions

How to Trade - Set up an Account

1
Set up your Trading Account
6 minutes

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