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.​

In this module we are going to uncover derivatives and understand what these tools are and why people make use of them.​ ​ Understanding derivatives will provide you with a foundation to grasp futures and options which will be expanded on in separate modules.

This module will take a look at what dividends are and the different ways in which companies pay these out.​ ​ As you invest in shares, it is important for you to understand how much you may get paid from these as well as whether the company has a good long-term strategy based on how they distribute their profits to shareholders (including you).​

We have taken the time to understand our current financial situation which will help us make wise decisions about our future investment goals. It is time to understand why buying shares is a good method of investing and growing your money as part of the wealth creation process​.