At this point in your investment journey, you have been encouraged to do some homework on the company whose shares you are considering investing in.​

A company's annual report is the most vital way for potential investors to understand the financial state of a company. ​

Investment in shares comes with responsibilities in as much as it has its rewards.​

As an investor in shares, you face a number of responsibilities and risks, but there are also some benefits that you receive.​

You may believe that you do not have enough money to invest yet and so you cannot become an investor.​

This module aims to offer deeper insights into bonds as a form of investment. It will take a look at:​ Defining Bonds​ Bonds vs Bank Loans​ Bonds vs Shares​ Why Should I Invest in Bonds?

In this module we will consider some of the factors that influence the supply and demand of shares, and therefore the price of said shares.​

Interest is not earned by holding a share but you do receive interest depending on what type of account you have on the cash balance of your investment.​ This module will help to answer questions around the topic of interest in finance.​

This is a brief module to familiarize you with options. Options are a class of derivatives.​ ​ We will delve into the definition of an option as well as the two different types of options available. We will also briefly consider how options work in terms of investing.

At this stage you have gained a better understanding of what shares are and how you can begin to invest in and benefit from them.​