Section 4.3: Investment Basics
Section 4.3 Focus
In this section, you will learn about different types of investments, the costs of investing with different types of advisors and financial services, and consumer rights as an investor, including the fiduciary rule.
Note: Investment risk will be further explained in Module 5.1 and investment strategies that minimize risk exposure will be detailed in Module 5.2.
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To understand important concepts related to saving and investing, watch the following videos.
What the Heck Is the DOW?
The Difference Between Saving, Investing, and Speculating
What's a Good Return on Investment?
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Optional
- Take this Investor Knowledge Assessment, it tells you how much you really know about investing with 15 questions.