Stock Market Foundations A–G
Understand how the stock market began, how shares and exchanges work, what makes a company blue chip, and how to prepare for your first trade.
Understand how the stock market began, how shares and exchanges work, what makes a company blue chip, and how to prepare for your first trade.
The stock market becomes easier when each part connects.
Through seven animated lessons, Mr. Andrae guides you through how the market began, how business ownership and stock exchanges work, what makes a company blue chip, and how beginners prepare for their first trade.
7 lessons • About 43 minutes • No experience required • Lifetime access
A — How global trade, shared risk, and ownership helped create the stock market
B — How businesses raise money by selling shares
C — How stock exchanges connect companies, buyers, and sellers
D — What makes a company a blue-chip company
E — How blue-chip qualities simplify stock selection
F — How to open a brokerage account and prepare for a first trade
G — Essential stock market terminology
Each lesson builds on the one before it, making the market easier to picture, understand, and remember.
Seven connected lessons. One clear stock market foundation.
This course is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Trading and investing involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Conduct your own research and consult a qualified licensed professional before making financial decisions.