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Household Financial Basics: Investment Vehicles

MGMT 833.855

This course will take you through the basics of investing, how and when to get started and where more speculative or alternative investments fit into a portfolio.

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What you can learn.

Gain an understanding of the different investment types available along with the advantages and disadvantages of each
Learn the basics of investing and creating a portfolio
Discuss alternative types of investments and where they fit into a portfolio

About this course:

This course will focus on learning the basics of investing in individual stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, and Bonds. Look at the cost, advantages and disadvantages of each. Learn when to get started, how to get started and where more speculative or alternative investment fit into a portfolio.