Building Your Portfolio

10 Lessons
1 h 6 min
Beginners

Learn how to build a trading portfolio that matches your trading style and investment aims. Our free online course is interesting, informative and suitable for investors of all experience levels.

What will I learn?


  • How the stock market works
  • About the different asset classes
  • How to build a balanced, diversified portfolio
  • Which investment style best suits you

Who is this course for?


  • Investors with little to no investment experience
  • Investors looking to learn about different asset classes and building a balanced portfolio
  • Experienced investors wanting to renew their knowledge and find new assets to invest in

Course contents

1

Stock Trading And Investing For Beginners

6 min
Begin Lesson 1
2

What is an ETF?

7 min
Begin Lesson 2
3

Beginner’s Guide to Commodities Trading

6 min
Begin Lesson 3
4

A Beginner’s Guide to Indices Trading

7 min
Begin Lesson 4
5

An Introduction to Forex Trading for Beginners

5 min
Begin Lesson 5
6

Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Crypto

7 min
Begin Lesson 6
7

Guide to fixed-income investments

9 min
Begin Lesson 7
8

What type of investor are you?

8 min
Begin Lesson 8
9

Building a Balanced Investment Portfolio

8 min
Begin Lesson 9
10

Building Your Portfolio: Course Summary

3 min
Begin Lesson 10

Description

If you are interested in trading and investing, but are unsure where to start, the Building Your Portfolio course is a one-stop resource for new investors. Discover everything you need to know about the different asset classes and how they work, and learn how to build a balanced portfolio that best suits your investment needs.

This course has been produced by experts, with beginners in mind, so if you want to know more about trading forex, crypto or ETFs, but don’t know where to start, you’re in the right place.

Depending on your preferred style of learning, you can access written articles and educational videos side-by-side, both of which have been designed to give you the best possible start on your investment journey. After completing the course, test yourself and put your newfound knowledge into practice!

Building Your Portfolio

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FAQ

How much does the Building Your Portfolio course cost?

This course is completely free! Anyone can use this course to discover everything there is to know about the different assets and investment approaches.

Who can start using this course?

Everyone can complete the Building Your Portfolio course. You don’t need to have an eToro account — although you can create one here — or have any prior knowledge about investing.

How long will this course take to complete?

There are no time constraints on any of our courses, so you can take as long as you need to complete them. There is also no limit to the number of times you can reread the Building Your Portfolio articles or rewatch the videos.

Who created the Building Your Portfolio course?

The Building Your Portfolio course was created by eToro’s team of investment experts, and the educational videos have been produced by a variety of instructors for your benefit.

Is this course beginner friendly?

Yes, the Building Your Portfolio course is aimed at beginners! This is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of some of the key asset classes and investment styles. It should allow you to feel confident enough to explore different financial instruments and markets in more detail.