The goal of an investment is to generate income from an asset or item acquired. However, there could be an appreciation or depreciation in the asset's value, which leads to a loss or profit. The possibility of losing money raises a red flag, making people sceptical or apprehensive about investing. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of investment and different types of assets. We'll clearly distinguish between savings and investment and outline various mechanisms. We will examine the classifications based on their objectives. You will study the benefits and risks of investing in bonds and how to acquire and pay for a bond. The stock market is one possible option with its different stock types. Explore these various kinds, the technique of stock picking and stock selling, the importance of diversification and other critical concepts in investing.
The probability of loss in the future is regarded as a risk and is the 'fear factor' in investment. We will review the sources of risk, how you can reduce it and the types of risk in investment. Investing can be unsettling because there are a plethora of options. It can be challenging to determine what will be suitable for your portfolio. Do you experience difficulty making decisions or figuring out which investment fits you? Study the types of investments, the determinants of decision-making and the strategies for making investment decisions. Finance works side by side with investment. Hence, to properly understand this subject, it is necessary to know the roles of finance. Gain insights into the reasons to study finance, its six principles and the functions of financial system components.
The process of buying, selling or exchanging products either within a country or internationally is known as ‘trading’. Product exchange can be wholesale or retail. Contextually, trade has different meanings. In financial markets, it involves the purchase of securities, products and derivatives. We'll highlight the critical concepts in trade, including trend analysis, how trading works and its principles. We will demonstrate gold mining stocks, how to take profit, risk management and choose the best gold mining stocks. This course covers the concepts of gold and gold trading, the fundamentals of the stock market and more. It will help you determine the best investment option for your portfolio and achieve your financial goals. We have designed this course for anyone wishing to make an investment that yields profit. So without hesitation, enrol and start this course today.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
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- Identify the benefits and risks of ...
- Describe the different flavours of ...
- Analyse the key concepts in investm...
- Define ‘investment’
- Identify the benefits and risks of investing in bonds
- Describe the different flavours of stocks
- Analyse the key concepts in investment such as asset location, financial market and more
- State the sources and types of risk
- List the seven types of investments to consider for long-term growth
- Summarise the definition of finance, the reasons to study finance and the six principles of finance
- Recall the key concepts of trading, how trading works and the principles of trading
- Discuss the history of gold
- Explain the key concepts in gold investment
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