{"id":751170,"date":"2023-12-28T14:28:44","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T12:28:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/?page_id=751170"},"modified":"2025-10-30T10:10:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T08:10:18","slug":"investing-101","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/en-us\/academy\/courses\/investing-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Investing 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-etoro-hero has-yellow-background-color wp-block-etoro-hero-height-600\"><div class=\"wp-block-etoro-hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Header-Image-960-x-600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-etoro-hero-thumbnail\"\/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-etoro-hero-body\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-banner-title\"><strong>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\">10 Lessons<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-etoro-course-info-item wp-block-etoro-course-info-item-duration\">57 min<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-etoro-course-info-item wp-block-etoro-course-info-item-level\">All Levels<\/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 is-style-default\">Learn the basics of investing, including how to set up your portfolio and how to manage risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-etoro-academy-progress\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-etoro-academy-progress-number\">\n        Lesson 5 of 10    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wp-block-etoro-academy-progress-bar\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-etoro-academy-progress-bar-progress\" style=\"--etoro-academy-accent-color: #f7b42c\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wp-block-etoro-academy-progress-footer\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-etoro-academy-progress-title\">Track Your <strong>Learning Journey<\/strong><\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-etoro-academy-progress-button\">\n            <a\n                class=\"e-cta\"\n                data-not-default-mixpaneled=\"true\"\n                href=\"\/accounts\/sign-up\">\n                Sign Up            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\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<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What will <strong>I learn?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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-2 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 wp-block-list-check\">\n<li>The fundamentals of finance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investing basics every investor needs to know<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portfolio structure: how to set up your investments<\/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 wp-block-list-check\">\n<li>Popular investment techniques and how to apply them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk management and protecting your portfolio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common mistakes and how to avoid them<\/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-grey wp-block-separator-spaces-medium wp-block-separator-weight-1\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list wp-block-list-circle\">\n<li>Beginners without any prior investing experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investors with limited experience, who are interested in expanding their knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Somewhat more experienced investors looking to review the basics and brush up on techniques<\/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                            Investments You Can Make                                                                                <\/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=\"751124\"\n                        data-altype=\"\"\n                        data-mixp=\"course-lesson-cta\"\n                        href=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/en-us\/investing\/why-should-i-start-investing\/?course=investing-101&#038;course_id=6530\">Begin Lesson 1<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \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                            How to Become Financially Independent                                                                                <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-details\">\n                                                        <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-duration\">\n                                8 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=\"750625\"\n                        data-altype=\"\"\n                        data-mixp=\"course-lesson-cta\"\n                        href=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/en-us\/investing\/financial-independence\/?course=investing-101&#038;course_id=6530\">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                            Investment Terms You Need To Know                                                                                <\/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=\"750621\"\n                        data-altype=\"\"\n                        data-mixp=\"course-lesson-cta\"\n                        href=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/en-us\/investing\/investing-terms-you-need-to-know\/?course=investing-101&#038;course_id=6530\">Begin Lesson 3<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson \">\n                <div 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                            What should I invest in?                                                                                <\/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=\"751477\"\n                        data-altype=\"\"\n                        data-mixp=\"course-lesson-cta\"\n                        href=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/en-us\/investing\/what-should-i-invest-in\/?course=investing-101&#038;course_id=6530\">Begin Lesson 4<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson wp-block-course-contents-lesson-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-number\">5<\/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                            How to invest in stocks                                                                                <\/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=\"750629\"\n                        data-altype=\"\"\n                        data-mixp=\"course-lesson-cta\"\n                        href=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/en-us\/investing\/how-to-invest-in-stocks\/?course=investing-101&#038;course_id=6530\">Begin Lesson 5<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson wp-block-course-contents-lesson-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-number\">6<\/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                            Behavioral finance in investing                                                                                <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-details\">\n                                                        <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-duration\">\n                                4 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=\"750626\"\n                        data-altype=\"\"\n                        data-mixp=\"course-lesson-cta\"\n                        href=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/en-us\/investing\/psychology-of-investing\/?course=investing-101&#038;course_id=6530\">Begin Lesson 6<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson wp-block-course-contents-lesson-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-number\">7<\/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                            The 10 Golden Rules of Investing                                                                                <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-details\">\n                                                        <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-duration\">\n                                8 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=\"750622\"\n                        data-altype=\"\"\n                        data-mixp=\"course-lesson-cta\"\n                        href=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/en-us\/investing\/five-golden-rules-of-investing\/?course=investing-101&#038;course_id=6530\">Begin Lesson 7<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson wp-block-course-contents-lesson-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-number\">8<\/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                            Managing Risk While Investing                                                                                <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-details\">\n                                                        <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-duration\">\n                                7 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=\"750633\"\n                        data-altype=\"\"\n                        data-mixp=\"course-lesson-cta\"\n                        href=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/en-us\/investing\/risk-management\/?course=investing-101&#038;course_id=6530\">Begin Lesson 8<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson wp-block-course-contents-lesson-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-number\">9<\/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                            How to Build a Diversified Portfolio                                                                                <\/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=\"750631\"\n                        data-altype=\"\"\n                        data-mixp=\"course-lesson-cta\"\n                        href=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/en-us\/investing\/how-to-build-a-diversified-portfolio\/?course=investing-101&#038;course_id=6530\">Begin Lesson 9<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson wp-block-course-contents-lesson-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-number\">10<\/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                            Investing 101: Course Summary                                                                                <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-details\">\n                                                        <div class=\"wp-block-course-contents-lesson-duration\">\n                                                            <\/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=\"751737\"\n                        data-altype=\"\"\n                        data-mixp=\"course-lesson-cta\"\n                        href=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/en-us\/investing\/investing-101-course-summary\/?course=investing-101&#038;course_id=6530\">Begin Lesson 10<\/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                <span class=\"wp-block-course-contents-arrow-right\">><\/span>\n                <span class=\"wp-block-course-contents-arrow-left\"><<\/span>&nbsp;\n                <span>Back to all courses<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n                            <span class=\"wp-block-course-contents-show-all\">\n                    <span>Show All<\/span>&nbsp;\n                    <span class=\"wp-block-course-contents-arrow-right\">><\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\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<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center wp-block-columns-2 wp-block-columns-1 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Description&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you always wanted to become an investor, but didn\u2019t know how to start? Investing 101 will help you to understand basic investing concepts, learn the fundamentals of finance, and gain the confidence you need to begin investing your own money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course covers all of the basics a beginning investor needs to know: how the financial markets operate, how to set up and manage a portfolio, and minimizing risk \u2014 all explained in simple, easy-to-understand language. Learn key strategies and how to apply them in your own investment portfolio and for your own situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon completing this course, you will have the opportunity to test the knowledge you have gained, as well as prepare for moving on to other in-depth courses on the eToro Academy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"703\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/investing101_us.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-811528 wp-image-desktop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/investing101_us.png 703w, https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/investing101_us-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/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><strong>Ready to join eToro?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019ve yet to open your eToro account, see how easy signup is with our step by step <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3T6FYSdsWmM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tutorial<\/a>.<\/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\"><strong>Sign up now<\/strong><\/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! 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 would like 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. 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