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Stock Investments

Stock Investments

This course is part of Personal Financial Planning Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Develop a personalized investment strategy by formulating goals, evaluating risk, and allocating assets.
Analyze stock investments by evaluating valuation methods, market data, and common trading strategies.

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There is 1 module in this course

Enter the world of equity investing and learn to build a portfolio that aligns with your personal financial objectives. This course will teach you to evaluate investment risk, distinguish between different securities trading options, and use stock indexes and quotes to analyze the market. By examining how stocks are valued and exploring proven investment strategies, you will gain the skills to allocate your assets efficiently and make informed trading decisions to maximize your potential returns.

This course delves into the world of equity investments, guiding you through formulating investment goals aligned with your financial objectives. You'll evaluate investment risk factors and learn strategies to allocate equity investments efficiently. Additionally, you'll distinguish between various securities market trading options, empowering you to make informed trading decisions. The course examines the advantages and risks associated with stock investments, equipping you with the knowledge to use stock indexes, quotes, and valuation methods effectively. Finally, you'll explore stock investment strategies, enabling you to navigate the market and maximize your returns confidently.

What's included

1 video2 assignments4 app items4 plugins

1 videoTotal 3 minutes

Investments in Stocks3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

Graded Quiz60 minutes
Practice Quiz60 minutes

4 app itemsTotal 110 minutes

Reading: Investing, Risk and the Implication of Time pp. 370-38630 minutes
Reading: Efficient Markets and Securities pp. 387-40435 minutes
Reading: Understanding Stocks pp. 412-42020 minutes
Reading: Strategies and Risks Associated with Stocks pp. 421-43325 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Sources Investing Risks5 minutes
Interactive: Risk vs Return5 minutes
Interactive: EPS Formula5 minutes
Interactive: Stock Investment Strategies5 minutes

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Pearson

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