Lesson 2: Mutual Respect
Overview
Learn about the many different investment vehicles available, such as Registered Education Savings Plan and bonds. As mutual funds tend to be one of the first investments many people make, you'll explore the fundamentals of mutual funds. Lastly, you'll play a game to prioritize investment vehicles in terms of risk.
Objectives
- List various investment vehicles that can help achieve personal financial goals.
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of mutual funds.
- Demonstrate the risk and return principals of various investment vehicles.
You will receive your login and password for investja.org to compete in the Canada-wide competition after completing lessons 1-4. You will receive your login details within 24 hours of finishing the lessons.
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Get Started with Investing was developed by the British Columbia Securities Commission, an independent government agency that strives to make the investment markets benefit the public. We demystify investing through our investor education website, InvestRight.org, by sharing unbiased, reliable information about investments, ways to invest, and pitfalls to avoid.
