{"id":711537,"date":"2023-10-22T15:08:34","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T12:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/?page_id=711537"},"modified":"2025-09-19T11:12:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T08:12:49","slug":"etf-investing-101","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/en-us\/academy\/courses\/etf-investing-101\/","title":{"rendered":"ETF Investing 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-etoro-hero has-yellow-background-color wp-block-etoro-hero-has-full-hd wp-block-etoro-hero-height-600\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Desktop-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-etoro-hero-thumbnail\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/4096-width.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-etoro-hero-thumbnail-full-hd\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-etoro-hero-body\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-banner-title\"><strong>ETF Investing<\/strong>101<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-etoro-course-info wp-block-etoro-course-info-style-internal\"><div class=\"wp-block-etoro-course-info-item wp-block-etoro-course-info-item-lessons\">5 Lessons<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-etoro-course-info-item wp-block-etoro-course-info-item-duration\">28 min<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-etoro-course-info-item wp-block-etoro-course-info-item-level\">Beginners<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-group-boxed\"><div class=\"wp-block-group-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Discover the power of ETF investing with our free investing course! Get the knowledge and confidence to kickstart your own ETF portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">In collaboration with iShares by BlackRock \u2013 A global leader in ETFs<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-group-boxed has-dark-blue-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What will <strong>I learn?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator wp-block-separator-color-dark-grey wp-block-separator-spaces-medium wp-block-separator-weight-1\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top wp-block-columns-2 wp-block-columns-1 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list-check\">\n<li>ETF basics every investor should know&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advantages to investing in ETFs over mutual funds or stocks&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list-check\">\n<li>Types of ETFs to invest in&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to evaluate ETFs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-group-boxed\"><div class=\"wp-block-group-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is <strong>this course for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator wp-block-separator-color-dark-blue wp-block-separator-spaces-medium wp-block-separator-weight-1\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list-circle\">\n<li>Beginner investors who want to learn about how ETFs work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investors with limited experience interested in learning how to evaluate ETFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experienced investors who want to brush up on ETF concepts and how they work in your portfolio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-group-boxed\"><div class=\"wp-block-group-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Course contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents\" x-data=\"courseList\">\n\n        \n            <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson \">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-number\">1<\/div>\n                <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-info\">\n                    <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-info-wrapper\">\n                        <h3 class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-title\">\n                            What is an ETF? 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  \n            <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson \">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-number\">2<\/div>\n                <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-info\">\n                    <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-info-wrapper\">\n                        <h3 class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-title\">\n                            ETFs, Stocks, and Mutual Funds: What\u2019s the difference?                                                                                <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-details\">\n                                                        <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-duration\">\n                                6 min                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <a\n                        class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-cta\"\n                        x-bind=\"lessonCTA\"\n                        data-level=\"5\"\n                        data-aid=\"712650\"\n                        data-altype=\"\"\n                        data-mixp=\"course-lesson-cta\"\n                        href=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/en-us\/investing\/etfs-stocks-and-mutual-funds\/?course=etf-investing-101&#038;course_id=6735\">Begin Lesson 2<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson \">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-number\">3<\/div>\n                <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-info\">\n                    <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-info-wrapper\">\n                        <h3 class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-title\">\n                            Types of ETFs                                                                                <\/h3>\n                        <div 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class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-number\">4<\/div>\n                <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-info\">\n                    <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-info-wrapper\">\n                        <h3 class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-title\">\n                            Finding The Right ETF                                                                                <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-details\">\n                                                        <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-duration\">\n                                6 min                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <a\n                        class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-cta\"\n                        x-bind=\"lessonCTA\"\n                        data-level=\"5\"\n                        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                                         <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-duration\">\n                                3 min                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <a\n                        class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-cta\"\n                        x-bind=\"lessonCTA\"\n                        data-level=\"5\"\n                        data-aid=\"714425\"\n                        data-altype=\"\"\n                        data-mixp=\"course-lesson-cta\"\n                        href=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/en-us\/investing\/etf-investing-101-course-summary\/?course=etf-investing-101&#038;course_id=6735\">Begin Lesson 5<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-navigation\">\n                        <a class=\"wp-block-course-contents-back-to-all\" href=\"\/en-us\/academy\/courses\/\">\n          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class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Description<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to dive into the world of ETFs? This ETFs 101 course, developed by the <strong>specialists at iShares and eToro<\/strong>, is designed to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to embark on your ETF investing journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This comprehensive course is tailored specifically for beginners, giving you a deeper understanding of ETFs and how you can leverage them to build a successful investment portfolio. From exploring the different types of ETFs to picking ETFs that align with your goals, we&#8217;ve got you covered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each article is created to help simplify complex topics and make your exploration of ETFs both fun and informative. Upon completing this course, you&#8217;ll have the opportunity to test your knowledge and advance to our next course, on ETF investing strategies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-column-align-desktop-center wp-block-column-align-mobile-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-712138 wp-image-desktop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-1.png 576w, https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-1-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-group-boxed\"><div class=\"wp-block-group-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ready to join eToro?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Open an account and start investing in <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3T6FYSdsWmM\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" >ETFs commission-free<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<a class=\"e-cta e-cta-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/accounts\/sign-up\">Sign Up Now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-group-boxed has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<dl class=\"wp-block-etoro-faq\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-etoro-faq-item\"><dt class=\"wp-block-etoro-faq-item-question\">How much does this course cost?<\/dt><dd class=\"wp-block-etoro-faq-item-answer\">\n<p>Nothing! ETF Investing 101 is free.<\/p>\n<\/dd><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-etoro-faq-item\"><dt class=\"wp-block-etoro-faq-item-question\">Must I be signed in to access this course?<\/dt><dd class=\"wp-block-etoro-faq-item-answer\">\n<p>No, anyone can access this course, even without an investment account. However, if you want to open an eToro account, you can do so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/accounts\/sign-up\">here<\/a> \u2013 it\u2019s free!<\/p>\n<\/dd><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-etoro-faq-item\"><dt class=\"wp-block-etoro-faq-item-question\">Are there any educational requirements or prerequisites to taking this course?<\/dt><dd class=\"wp-block-etoro-faq-item-answer\">\n<p>There are no prerequisites or requirements for taking this course. ETF Investing 101 has been designed for beginners with little to no investing experience.<\/p>\n<\/dd><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-etoro-faq-item\"><dt class=\"wp-block-etoro-faq-item-question\">How much time do I have to complete this course?<\/dt><dd class=\"wp-block-etoro-faq-item-answer\">\n<p>There is no time limit for completing this course. You may learn at your own pace, and go as fast or slow as you like. You may also rewatch the pre-recorded lessons multiple times.<\/p>\n<\/dd><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-etoro-faq-item\"><dt class=\"wp-block-etoro-faq-item-question\">Who is the course instructor?<\/dt><dd class=\"wp-block-etoro-faq-item-answer\">\n<p>This course has been created by investing specialists at eToro and iShares. 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