Let's learn to invest!

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A review of the content that will be covered in this course and who this course is for.

Investing is one of the most powerful tools for building wealth and gaining financial independence. In this lesson, we'll see just how powerful it can be.

Try out our money tool that shows you the power of compound interest.

Important takeaways from our investing exercise and things to consider before investing.

We’ll use a fun shopping analogy to break down key investment concepts, including stocks, trading platforms, and the stock exchange—making investing feel as familiar as a trip to the store.

Picking what to buy in the stock market can be a very daunting task—how do I know what the best choice is? In this video, we‘ll walk through two popular options: stocks and ETFs.

Not all investments carry the same level of risk. We’ll rank common investment options—from stocks to savings accounts—on a "hot pepper" scale, helping you understand risk and make informed choices that feel right for you.

Try out our money tool that helps you figure out how “spicy” a pepper you are when it comes to risk tolerance. This can help you determine what type of investments might be right for you.

Before you start investing, you need the right trading account. We'll walk through some factors to consider when figuring out which account is right for you.

Let’s buy our first stock! We’ll go through the Questrade interface and demonstrate how to buy a stock, so you can confidently place your first trade.

Once you've invested, how do you monitor your progress? In this lesson, we’ll break down investment tracking, key financial metrics, and when (or if) you should consider selling.

Investing is extremely personal. Making sure that the strategy you pick works for you is extremely important. We’ll look at the reality of a volatile market, making sure you can safely weather the storm & not getting swept up trying to ‘time the market’.

Diversification reduces risk and stabilizes returns, but how do you do it? Learn how to build a "capsule wardrobe" of investments for a solid financial foundation, with room for some "trendy" risk-taking.

Beyond choosing investments, factors like taxes, dividends, and currency exchange rates can impact your returns. We’ll cover these important topics so you can feel confident with your portfolio.

Long-term wealth building is about consistency, patience, and diversification. We’ll summarize key strategies like dollar-cost averaging to set you up for success.

Now that you’ve completed the course, what’s next? We’ll go over next steps you can take, where to find more resources, and how to reach out if you have questions.

Try out our money tool to figure out where you are on your financial journey and what step to take next!