A step-by-step beginner’s course on investing.
From education to execution, this easy-to-follow course with videos and tutorials will get you investing in your first ETF in no time!
About this course
A step-by-step beginner’s course on investing.
From education to execution, this easy-to-follow course with videos and tutorials will get you investing in your first ETF in no time!
Before we get into more details about stocks, bonds, and what they all mean, there is a very important aspect that people tend to overlook – and that is the psychological part (or call it mindset) of investing. This is crucial and is necessary if you are to be successful at investing.
Why you should invest in the stock markets and what does investing in the stock markets mean for you?
Addressing the risks in the stock markets and why you shouldn't have to worry about losing all your money.
Common myths on the stock markets debunked to increase your confidence further on why you should invest in them.
For those that believe real estate is "safer" than the stock markets - watch this.
Learn the proven and best strategy to implement.
Learn how much the stock markets have returned over its entire history, and why it's important for your strategy.
Quiz
Learn the three ways to invest, explained easily. You will know exactly the best option for you!
How much fees can mutual funds add up to? These fees can make or break your retirement!
So what are exactly in these lovely vehicles that make investing so much easier for us? Here, we will start with the basics in our educational programming section of this course.
What are stocks? How do you make money with these?
What are bonds? How do you make money with these things?
Using the structure of a company to explain the differences, risks, and benefits between stocks and bonds.
Learn how to grow your money the fastest way.
What are stock exchanges? Where are stocks bought and sold?
S&P 500, Dow Jones, TSX - we've seen all these random letters and odd words before, but what are they actually? Getting down to what index investing is.
Learn where exactly your investments go and how to begin constructing your investment portfolio that is suited to you.
TFSA, RRSP, RESP, RDSP? Gahhh! For Canadians, you may have seen these acronyms lurking around at the bank, news articles, etc. In this lesson, determine which ones you need and what each of these are for and how they will benefit you.
What combination of stocks and bonds should I have in my portfolio? This lesson looks at a few important points to factor in when constructing your portfolio.
A common mistake many of us North Americans make that we aren't aware of!
You will be walked through step-by-step the account opening process and how to actually buy or sell your ETF or stocks. It's as easy as buying something on Amazon!
You hold your savings or chequings account with TD. Maybe you use CIBC. These chequings/savings accounts are held with banks.
To begin investing your money, like a savings or chequings account, you will need to open an investment account with a brokerage.
You will encounter some questions during the account opening process. Here are some of the common ones I get.
Looking to buy U.S. stocks or ETFs that contain U.S. companies. You'll need this form to avoid getting max taxed!