Investing: An Introduction
More than 60% of American households own stocks today, either directly or through investment funds. Yet for many people, the world of investing is still mysterious, with unfamiliar terms and concepts.
The good news is that successful investing doesn’t require advanced math skills or complex strategies. Instead, it starts with understanding the basic building blocks of investing—known as asset classes—and how they fit together. From the relative safety of a savings account to the growth potential of stocks, each type has different potentials for risk and rewards.
Understanding where these different assets stand on the investment risk ladder can give you a solid foundation for getting started in investing. We’ll take you…
