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What Role Do Stock Exchanges Play? You might see journalists on TV reporting from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange about stock prices, the DAX®, or economic news. But what exactly is a stock exchange, and what does it do? Think of the stock exchange as a big, organized marketplace where people buy and sell stocks and […]
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Stocks In the exciting world of investments, first, it’s crucial to understand the distinction between asset classes and investment vehicles. This knowledge will empower you to make informed decisions and optimize your investment strategy. Asset Classes Think of asset classes as broad categories of investments that share similar characteristics and behaviors in the market. Examples […]
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Is Investing a Time Waste? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xLLLFMMloI These worries are common but not true. The key to success in the stock market isn’t having a lot of money to start with but rather investing for the long term and spreading your investments across different stocks. Banks and online brokers offer savings plans where you can regularly […]
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Factors Affecting Compounding Interest Rate: Higher rates mean your money grows faster. Contributions: Adding money regularly boosts the compounding effect. Time: The earlier you start, the more you benefit from compounding. 2:Diversification matters too Diversification is a way to manage risk by spreading your investments across different types of assets and different assets. The idea […]
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Is Investing Gambling? Unlike gambling, investing involves analyzing data and trends to make informed decisions. Do not worry; you do not necessarily need to deeply analyze each stock. Investing, even without extensive analysis, is better than doing nothing. Unlike a savings account, the value of stocks and bonds can go down. However, your savings account […]
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Why investing? Have you ever wondered why your parents nag you about saving money? It’s not just to stop you from blowing it all on pizza (although, moderation is key!). Money plays a huge role in our lives – it lets us buy the things we want, from that awesome new game to concert tickets […]
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What is money? You have definitely heard about and likely used money in your life before. Often, parents start teaching their kids how to use money at an early age. But not everyone gets to learn how to accumulate and grow this money through investing. Maybe you already know all the basics, which we will […]
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Start Hi there! Welcome to the Next Generation Investment Challenge. Even if you’ve never heard of things like “interest” or “portfolios,” you’ve come to the right place. This academy, alongside our mobile app, will be your guide in the next 6 weeks into the world of finance and investing. We understand it can feel overwhelming […]
