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Investment Basics

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Official British Certificate – Limited Offer

Investment Basics

~~$280.99~~ $89.99

4.6

66K Students

Start investing confidently in stocks, bonds & ETFs. Master diversification & portfolio basics. Earn official accredited British Academy Investment Basics Certificate.

66K Graduates

With Certificate

No Test

Text, 30 Lessons

Course Content

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Why Invest and the Power of Compounding
Inflation and Purchasing Power Risk
Your Investor Profile and Goals

How Stock Markets Work
Dividends, Growth and Total Return
Reading Stock Quotes and Indices

Bond Basics and Yield to Maturity
Gilts, Corporate Bonds and Credit Ratings

Active vs Passive Funds
ETFs, Index Trackers and Costs
Choosing Funds and Platforms

Risk vs Return Trade-off
Standard Deviation and Volatility
Risk Tolerance Questionnaire

Benefits of Diversification
Modern Portfolio Theory Simplified
Model Portfolios by Risk Level

Value, Growth and Income Strategies
Buy-and-Hold vs Timing the Market

Why Most Active Funds Underperform
FTSE All-Share and Global Index Options

ISAs, SIPPs and Junior ISAs
Capital Gains and Dividend Tax

Loss Aversion and Overconfidence Bias
Avoiding Common Investor Mistakes

When and How to Rebalance
Reviewing Performance and Fees

Build Your First Investment Portfolio
Investment Policy Statement
Final Review and Certification

Investment Basics

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Programs / Courses

Financial Accounting

Financial Analysis

Financial Planning and Investment

Financial Risk Management

Personal Finance and Wealth Management

Trading and Investment in Stocks and Currencies

Financial Concepts

Investment Basics

Course Content

Introduction to Investing

Stocks and Equity Markets

Bonds and Fixed Income

Mutual Funds and ETFs

Risk and Return Relationship

Diversification and Asset Allocation

Investment Strategies

Index Investing and Passive Strategies

Taxes and Investment Accounts

Behavioural Investing Mistakes

Monitoring and Rebalancing

Personal Investment Portfolio Project

Choose your unique certificate design

Programs / Courses

Financial Accounting

Financial Analysis

Financial Planning and Investment

Financial Risk Management

Personal Finance and Wealth Management

Trading and Investment in Stocks and Currencies

Financial Concepts