Investing

Topics Covered

• Investing Basics

  Unlock the power of investing to grow your wealth and achieve financial goals. Investing Basics introduces you to the world of investments, teaching you to allocate funds across assets like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds for long-term returns.

• Demystifying Financial Markets

  Delve into the heart of financial markets! In this course, you'll explore how the economy impacts your investments. Simplify the terminology and jargon used by the financial industry and gain insights to make informed decisions.

• Understanding Your Time Horizon

  Discover the crucial role your time horizon plays in your investment journey. This course illuminates how your time horizon shapes your decisions, risk tolerance, and potential returns, unlocking the path to informed and strategic investing.

• Becoming a Savvy Stock Investor

  Ready to embark on your journey into the exciting world of individual stock investing? This course is your ticket! Take a deep dive into advanced stock selection techniques. Learn to analyze companies, evaluate financial statements, manage tax implications, and make smart investment choices that align with your goals.

• Maximize Your Portfolio with Mutual Funds

  Are mutual funds part of your investment plan? This comprehensive course will show you how to navigate the maze of mutual fund options and make strategic mutual fund choices with confidence. Learn to decipher complex data, research effectively, and make informed investment decisions.

• Effectively Employing Exchange Traded Funds

  Jump into the exciting world of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) with this eye-opening course. You'll learn skillful trading strategies, tax implications, and how to use ETFs for specific investment objectives. By the end, you'll be able to find, assess, and invest in these popular vehicles and gain strategies to optimize your portfolio's performance while keeping risk at bay. Start your journey to informed ETF investing and watch your wealth grow.

• Smart Investing on a Small Scale

  Contrary to popular belief, investing isn't only for the wealthy! Focusing on budget-conscious strategies, this class shows you how to turn small amounts of money into a powerful portfolio. In this insightful course, you'll be guided through a spectrum of available investment accounts and learn the merits of low-cost investment options from stocks and bonds to mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and real estate. You’ll learn practical tips and, ultimately, gain the confidence to navigate the sometimes intricate terrain of investing.

• Designing and Directing Your Investment Portfolio

  Whether you're new to investing or refining your skills, this class empowers you to become the maestro of your financial future. Building on theoretical knowledge, this engaging course takes you on a journey through the entire investment lifecycle, allowing you to both build and optimize your portfolio for long-term success.

• Advanced Investment Strategies

  Want to expand your investing knowledge beyond the essentials? Take your skills to the next level with our advanced course on investment strategies. Delve into bonds, stocks, and the intricate world of portfolio management. Learn the art of fundamental and technical stock analysis, equipping you with the tools to make informed decisions. Explore asset allocation strategies, including modern portfolio theory and tactical asset allocation. Discover the power of diversification and alternative investments. Uncover income-generating strategies such as securities lending and options trading. This course is your gateway to becoming a savvy, advanced investor.

• Unlocking the World of Alternative Investments

  Are you ready to diversify your investment portfolio and explore exciting opportunities beyond the stock and bond markets? In this class, we demystify the realm of unconventional investments and introduce you to unique paths to grow your wealth. Whether you're intrigued by real estate, cryptocurrencies, peer-to-peer lending, or other non-traditional avenues, we'll give you a taste of the knowledge and tools you need to make informed decisions. This class will unravel the potential and risks of these innovative investments, helping you understand when and how to incorporate them into your financial strategy.

• The Fundamentals of Cryptocurrency

  Participants will gain a fundamental understanding of the cryptocurrency landscape including historical context, types of coins, how to purchase cryptocurrency, and U.S. tax implications, enabling them to build a more diversified investment portfolio, while being aware of the risks involved.

• Aligning Your Investments with Your Values

  Are you ready to put your money to work in a way that not only builds wealth but also aligns with your deeply held values and beliefs? This course is for those who aspire to do more with their investments than simply earn returns. It's for the dreamers and doers who want their financial choices to make a positive impact on the world. You'll learn how to invest in companies and causes that matter to you, while still pursuing your financial goals.

• Ethical Investing

  Align your investments with your values through Ethical Investing. Discover how to make investment decisions that match your beliefs and desire for profit, making a positive impact on the world while seeking financial returns.

• Navigating Professional Investment Management Choices

  Have a substantial investment portfolio? Delve into the world of professional investment management and uncover the spectrum of options available to you. This course equips you with the knowledge to discern between self-guided and professional management approaches. Explore the role of portfolio managers and discover how to match your unique financial objectives with the right investment strategy.