If you’re ready to start investing, learn these important basics before diving in.
Most ReadGetting started
Learn about the stock market, investment types, and how to get started.
Most ReadHow the stock market works
The stock market brings together people who want to sell investments with those who want to buy them. Learn more about how the stock market works.
Types of investments
If you are considering investing in stocks, bonds or any other investment product, you’ll want to understand how they work.
How can you make money from investing?
There are three main ways to make money from investing: interest, dividends and capital gains. Find out more.
Tracking your investing returns
Your personal rate of return shows you how the value of your investments change over time.
What is DIY investing and how does it work?
DIY investors build and manage their own investment portfolios.
Indices and index funds
When you hear “the market is up” people are often referring to an index.
Understanding active vs. passive investing
Compare active and passive investing, two different ways to approach investing.
Commission-free trading
It is important to understand what commission-free trading might involve before you invest.
Answers to investing questions you may be too embarrassed to ask
Making informed investing decisions includes asking questions.
Social influencers and your finances
Just because someone has a lot of followers doesn’t mean their advice is right for…
8 universal truths about your money
Basic financial management truths can help anyone regardless of age, gender, culture, income and profession.