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Basics of Asset Classes

Investing building blocks explained

Lessons
1
Stocks
Owning tiny bits of companies
Discover the fundamentals of equity ownership, market dynamics, and key investment principles.
2
Bonds
Loaning cash for steady gains
Understand debt instruments, interest income, fixed-income markets.
3
Futures
Trading on tomorrow's prices
Learn about standardized, exchange-traded contracts for hedging.
4
Options
Right (but not duty) to trade
Flexible tools for navigating price swings and staying strategic.
5
Private Equity I.
Behind closed doors
Explore private firms, growth tactics, and active ownership.
6
Private Equity II.
Going private, part two
Learn about value creation, exit strategies, and risks in private equity.
7
Real Estate I.
Making money with buildings
Explore how real estate builds wealth and what drives property prices.
8
Real Estate II
More on buildings
Investigate REITs, funds, and advanced approaches to property markets.
9
Commodities I.
Trading Earth’s essentials
Discover what commodities are and how they impact the global economy.
10
Commodities II.
Leveling up commodities
Learn about spot prices, futures, and commodity funds.
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