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Course #1: Why Invest?

What are stocks? How does an ETF work? And what about bonds? Investing can seem overwhelming if you’ve never done it before. Luckily, we’ve got everything you need to go from being a noob to an investment pro. Our handwritten lessons and quizzes will guide you.
Introduction

Why Invest?

Imagine that you have a million euros under your mattress, just sitting there since 2014. Is it still worth a million euros seven years later?
Lesson 1

What is a stock exchange

In this section we’ll teach you how to start trading, what shares and bonds are, and if you can buy soy beans on a stock exchange.
Lesson 2

Choosing a broker

We can not control inflation, but we can protect our capital from it. The good news is your money can do that on its own, when it’s invested.
Lesson 2

Choosing a broker

We can not control inflation, but we can protect our capital from it. The good news is your money can do that on its own, when it’s invested.
Lesson 3

An Introduction to Bonds

In lesson one, we briefly explained what bonds are. Now it’s time to get into the details.
Lesson 3

An Introduction to Bonds

In lesson one, we briefly explained what bonds are. Now it’s time to get into the details.
Lesson 4

Shares: becoming a business owner

You already know that a share is a stake in a company and that you can earn money from dividends or on the increase in the price of shares. Let's take a closer look at how you can earn money with stocks.
Lesson 4

Shares: becoming a business owner

You already know that a share is a stake in a company and that you can earn money from dividends or on the increase in the price of shares. Let's take a closer look at how you can earn money with stocks.
Lesson 5

ETFs: how to invest in hundreds of companies easily

To buy one share each of Microsoft, Apple and Amazon, you need more than 1000 dollars. How much do you think it would take to invest in the top 500 companies in the U.S.?
Lesson 5

ETFs: how to invest in hundreds of companies easily

To buy one share each of Microsoft, Apple and Amazon, you need more than 1000 dollars. How much do you think it would take to invest in the top 500 companies in the U.S.?
Lesson 6

How to build a portfolio

You’ve learned about stocks, brokers, bonds, and ETFs. Now let’s put it all together, and figure out how to build a portfolio that suits your needs.
Lesson 6

How to build a portfolio

You’ve learned about stocks, brokers, bonds, and ETFs. Now let’s put it all together, and figure out how to build a portfolio that suits your needs.
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