Investing In Stocks The Complete Course! (17+ Hours)

Can you make money in how much to expect from investing in stocks. In this lesson, you will learn about the potential and the risks of investing in stocks. You will see how stocks can outperform other asset classes and help you grow your money over time. You will also explore the worst case scenarios of investing in stocks, such as the Great Depression and the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they affected the stock market returns. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of what to expect from stock investing and how to cope with market fluctuations.

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The key concept when investing in stocks.

What is a stock really? In this lesson, you will learn about the meaning and the benefits of owning a stock. You will discover how a stock represents a share of ownership in a public company that is traded on a market. You will also learn about the rights and responsibilities that come with being a stockholder, such as voting, receiving dividends, and bearing risks. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better appreciation of what it means to be a part-owner of a company and how to exercise your power as an investor.

In this lesson, you will learn about the basic mechanism of stock trading. You will understand how buyers and sellers interact on the stock exchanges to agree on a price and make a trade. You will also learn how supply and demand affect the stock prices, and how different factors can influence the demand for a particular stock.

Stocks are part of your overall holdings. In this lesson, you will learn about the role of stocks in a diversified portfolio. You will understand how to balance your portfolio according to your goals and your risk tolerance. You will also learn about some tools and strategies to help you diversify your portfolio, such as asset allocation, rebalancing, and index funds. You will see how diversification can reduce your risk and increase your returns over time. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better knowledge of how to build a portfolio that suits your needs and preferences.

See a variety of portfolio or investment allocations so you can see how much stock to invest in may be right for you. In this lesson, you will learn about the different types of assets that you can invest in. You will understand how to compare the potential return and risk of each. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better awareness of the various options and trade-offs that you have as an investor.

In this lesson, you will learn how to read and interpret stock quotes and stock charts. You will understand the meaning of the different numbers and symbols that are displayed on a stock quote, such as the price, the change, the volume, the bid, the ask, and the market cap.

In this lesson, you will learn how to use a stock chart to visualize the historical performance and trends of a stock, and how to customize the chart settings to suit your preferences. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better grasp of how to access and analyze the information that is available for any stock that you are interested in.

In this lesson, you will learn about the different types of traders and how they differ in their trading frequency, time frame, and style. You will understand the pros and cons of each type of trading, such as day trading, swing trading, position trading, and buy and hold investing. You will also learn how to choose the type of trading that suits your goals, preferences, and personality. You will see how you can experiment with different types of trading through paper trading and starting small. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better idea of what type of trader you want to be and how to adapt to changing market conditions.

In this lesson, you will learn how to choose an online stockbroker that meets your needs and preferences. You will understand the factors that you need to consider when comparing different online stockbrokers, such as availability, fees, features, customer service, and reputation. You will also learn how to open an account with an online stockbroker and how to fund it. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better knowledge of how to select and use an online stockbroker to execute your trades.

Now get diversified withing your stock holdings. In this lesson, you will learn how to diversify your stock portfolio to reduce your risk and increase your returns. You will understand the three main ways to diversify your stock holdings: by size, by style, and by sector. You will learn how to classify stocks based on their market capitalization, their growth or value orientation, and their industry or sector. You will also learn how to use tools and strategies to help you diversify your stock portfolio, such as index funds, exchange-traded funds, and asset allocation models. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of how to create a diversified stock portfolio that matches your goals and preferences.

Learn how stocks are organized by size. In this lesson, you will learn how to measure the size of a company and how it affects your stock portfolio. You will understand how to calculate the market capitalization of a company by multiplying its stock price by its number of shares outstanding. You will also learn how to classify companies into large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap categories based on their market capitalization. You will see the advantages and disadvantages of investing in different sized companies, and how they can impact your risk and return. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better knowledge of how to choose stocks based on their size and how to diversify your portfolio across different sized companies.

What makes a stock a growth stock. In this lesson, you will learn how to identify and invest in growth stocks. You will understand the characteristics and the benefits of growth stocks, such as high earnings growth and high revenue growth.You will also learn the risks and challenges of investing in growth stocks, such as high volatility, high competition, and high valuation. You will see some examples of popular and successful growth stocks in different industries and sectors. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of how to find and evaluate growth stocks and how to incorporate them into your portfolio.

What makes a stock a dividend income stock. In this lesson, you will learn how to identify and invest in income stocks. You will understand the characteristics and the benefits of income stocks, such as high dividend yield, high dividend growth, high dividend payout ratio, and high dividend safety. You will also learn the risks and challenges of investing in income stocks, such as low capital appreciation, low earnings growth, low reinvestment rate, and low tax efficiency. You will see some examples of popular and reliable income stocks in different industries and sectors. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of how to find and evaluate income stocks and how to incorporate them into your portfolio.

What makes a stock a value stock. In this lesson, you will learn how to identify and invest in value stocks. You will understand the characteristics and the benefits of value stocks, such as low price-to-earnings ratio, low price-to-book ratio, high dividend yield, and high margin of safety. You will also learn the risks and challenges of investing in value stocks, such as low growth potential, low market sentiment, high volatility, and high uncertainty. You will see some examples of popular and undervalued value stocks in different industries and sectors. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of how to find and evaluate value stocks and how to incorporate them into your portfolio.

Learn how stocks are organized by sectors or industries. In this lesson, you will learn how to classify and invest in stocks based on their sector or industry. You will understand the importance of comparing stocks within their own sector or subsector, rather than across different sectors. You will also learn about the different sectors and subsectors that are available in the stock market, such as energy, health care, technology, retail, and entertainment. You will see how each sector has its own characteristics, trends, opportunities, and challenges. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better knowledge of how to choose stocks based on their sector and how to diversify your portfolio across different sectors.

Investing in individual stocks. In this lesson, you will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of owning individual stocks versus mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). You will understand how individual stocks give you more control, more tax efficiency, and more potential for high returns. You will also understand how individual stocks require more research, more monitoring, and more risk tolerance. You will see some examples of how to choose individual stocks based on your goals and preferences. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of how to decide whether to invest in individual stocks or mutual funds or ETFs.

In this lesson, you will learn how to determine the optimal number of individual stocks to own in your portfolio. You will understand the trade-offs between diversification and concentration, and how they affect your risk and return. You will also learn about some research and guidelines that suggest the ideal range of individual stocks to own, such as 20 to 30 or 12 to 18. You will see how to apply these principles to your own portfolio and how to adjust them according to your goals and preferences. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better knowledge of how to balance your portfolio with the right number of individual stocks.

Investing in stock mutual funds. In this lesson, you will learn what a mutual fund is and how it can benefit your portfolio. You will understand how a mutual fund is a pool of investors who share the risk and reward of investing in a collection of stocks or other assets. You will also understand how a mutual fund provides diversification, professional management, convenience, and liquidity. You will see some examples of different types of mutual funds that you can choose from, such as active or passive, index or sector, growth or income. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of how to use mutual funds to achieve your investing goals and preferences.

Learn the difference between these fund types.

Simple way to identify if a stock mutual fund fits what you are looking for in terms of its holdings.

Key items such as load and no load and expense ratio can make or break a mutual funds ultimate return.

Demonstration where we look at some stock mutual funds and apply what has been learned.

Investing in exchange traded funds or ETF.

Are you active trader or more the buy and hold type.

Investing in growth stocks.

Investing in dividend stocks.

Investing in value stocks.

Case study of buying a distressed value stock.

When you want growth but more safety.

Not focused on fundamentals but all about chart patterns.

The surprising results of randomness.

Overview of key ways to evaluate stocks.

The key ratios to focus on.

The most important ratio categories simply explained.

Most common Ratio to help determine is the price you are paying for a stock fair in comparison to others. No calculation required as shown where to find information.

Value investors like to to use PEG as looks at price and future earnings growth.

Ratio to help determine is the price you are paying for a stock fair in comparison to others. No calculation required as shown where to find information.

What are you going to make in terms of annual income or dividend return.

Important ratio to see if a company can keep paying its dividends.

One of the key measures to see how profitable a company is.

Measure of long-term debt impact.

How efficient is the management team compared to others.

Critical for any company that carries a lot of inventory such as a retailer or manufacturer.

Analysis demo using the key Valuation and Profit Ratios to compare companies.