This is primarily aimed at novice investors who want to better understand the concept of investing and how it can fit into their overall financial plan. Taught by a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional, this course will cover different investment vehicles, risk tolerance, diversification, and the difference between active and passive investing, as well as investment fees and taxes.
Fundamentals of Investing
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Fundamentals of Investing
This course is part of The Fundamentals of Personal Finance Specialization
Instructor: Brian Walsh
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RR
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025
Like that after each quiz, there is an explanation to the multiple choice and what video to review for that question.
SM
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023
Coming from a 22 year old who recently graduated and is new to the job market, I'd highly recommend this course to anyone who may be interested in investing!
CB
Reviewed on May 21, 2025
There was great information, but the videos were very glitchy.
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