Beginner Investing Academy

Concise, plain-language lessons guiding you through the equity markets step by step.

This content is educational only and is not investment advice.

  1. 01

    What Is a Share?

  2. 02

    Why Do Share Prices Move?

  3. 03

    Buying by Amount or by Number of Shares

  4. 04

    Market Orders and Limit Orders: Why a Market Total Is an Estimate

  5. 05

    Reading the Cost Breakdown Before You Confirm

  6. 06

    Why You Buy US Shares in Dollars

  7. 07

    Risk and Diversification: Do Not Invest Money You Need Soon

  8. 08

    Sharia Screening: How It Generally Works, and Why This Sample List Is Not Certified

  9. 09

    Settlement: Why Sale Cash Is Not Instantly Withdrawable

  10. 10

    Reading Your Portfolio: Cost Basis, Unrealized and Realized Gain

  11. 11

    Company Accounts: Roles, Limits, and Why a Second Person Approves

  12. 12

    Common Beginner Mistakes and a Personal Checklist