Below are a number of free online investing classes for beginners put together by Investopedia. If you’re brand new to investing, the courses will introduce you to the investment fundamentals that will help you succeed. For intermediate and advanced investors, they’re a good refresher and can still teach us a thing or two. Below are links to the courses on the Investopedia website:
General Investing
Investment Fundamentals and Concepts
- Basic Financial Concepts
- Understanding the P/E Ratio
- Introduction to Fundamental Analysis
- Major Investment Industries
- Managing Risk and Diversification
- Economic Indicators to Know
- How to Analyze Earnings
- How to Read Financial Tables
- Introduction to Accounting
- The Basics of Mergers And Acquisitions
- Online Investment Scams
- IPO Basics
Miscellaneous Investments
- The Basics of Bonds
- Investing in the Money Market
- Certificates of Deposit Investing
- Commodity Investing 101
- Investing in American Depositary Receipt
Stocks and Funds
- Stocks Basics Tutorial
- Mutual Fund Basics
- Index Investing
- Exchange-Traded Fund (ETFs) Investing 10
- Top Stock-Picking Strategies
- Choosing Quality Mutual Funds
