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
Fundamentals of Investing
This course is part of The Fundamentals of Personal Finance Specialization
Instructor: Brian Walsh
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SP
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Ótimo muito bem esclarecido vai contribuir muito para minha carreira
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.
SS
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2022
Informative course for novice investors. I enjoyed it and learned a lot.
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