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Module 2: INTRO TO INVESTINGModule 2: INTRO TO INVESTING
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Saving alone is not enough to build wealth
Inflation reduces the value of money over
time
Investing allows your money to grow
Why Investing MattersWhy Investing Matters
Investing = putting money into assets that
can increase in value
Examples:
Stocks
Businesses
Mutual Funds/ ETFs
What is Investing?
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Starting early matters
more than investing
large amounts
The Power of Time
Example: $10 a month at
age 16 vs. 25 ⟶ massive
long term difference
Time will ALWAYS be
yor biggest advantage
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Saving
Low risk
Low return
Investing
Higher risk
Higher potential return
Saving vs. Investing
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Stocks represent ownership in a company
Examples
Apple Inc.
Nike
Tesla, Inc.
What are Stocks?
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The key idea is to never invest money you
can’t afford to lose
Higher Risk ⟶
higher
potential
return
Risk vs Reward
Lower risk ⟶
more stability,
and slower
growth
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1.Trying to get rich quickly
2.Following trends without understanding
them
3.Investing without research
Common Beginner Mistakes
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1.Start early
2.Stay consistent
3.Think long-term
Smart Investing Habits
EARLY
CONSISTENT
LONG-TERM
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Investing build long-
term wealth
Time matters more
than timing
Consistency is key
Avoid hype-driven
KEY TAKEAWAYS
USE THE
INVESTMANT
STARTER PLAN
FOR SMART
INVESTING
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