The Basics of Investing (Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, and Types of Interest)

In order to generate significant wealth, one must invest their money. But how does investment work? What does one invest in? What are stocks, bonds, and mutual funds? If you are earning money on an investment, what type of interest in being earned? What's the difference between simple and compound interest? Let's find out!

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[Musixme-Clarinet]

Glancing over the videos for something to watch, I noticed that primarily, the "fight" videos are the ones that get over 100K views. These great learning videos only get 5K to 10K views. I appreciate your continuing to make them, Dave.

[Noxlion]

Dave is teaching future generations what they should’ve taught us. Learning about investing and economics early is a HUGE benefit. And I’m not even 30 yet so I still benefit from these videos as well. Thanks professor!

[ShadowMeister]

I love how this guy is essentially a glorified chemistry professor ( a status well earned i might add) yet he can cover subjects completely outside of his field so well that even actual teachers who teach on these topics use HIS VIDEOS in THEIR CLASS
Well done Dave 👍

[jasonbelanger]

Nice! Easily understood explanation of one of the most difficult and intimidating subjects.

[void]

Professor Dave now not only knows Chemistry and Physics, now he teaches Economics too

[ThtGirlElle]

GREAT TIMING!!! This past week I e started looking into investing!!! Thanks for this!

[freshprince]

For such a simple video I learned stuff many people might not know. As unemployed, this may give me ideas to plan my future.

[DrBear-rkqb]

This is a great breakdown! I teach financial mathematics at a college and plan to show this video to my students. Thanks Professor Dave!

[shyper]

I don't get it. Where do you invest? How do you invest? Why can you profit on this? You explained everything in the video clearly, and I get that. But how do I get there?

[graymars]

what?! 😮 professor Dave explaining investing?! woah

[glennpearson]

Great information. You cover bonds in this segment, but not T-bills and T-notes. Do you plan to cover those separately, or would you consider all of those as various forms of a bond?

[PlayingGilly]

You should do a similar explainer on taxation too.

[lionablaze]

now if only you explained where and best way to invest.

[davidcol]

Time in the market always beats timing the market.

[larrydavis]

I can see this shown in schools like brainpop

[fnsjit]

Love from India . Can you make a video on the claims like astral travel

[ZalamaTheDragonGod]

Professor Dave Farina, what software do you use to edit your voice narration?

[Historyteacheraz]

Very helpful video for getting started. For those looking to learn more A Teenager’s Guide on how to Invest Like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger is a great investing book for teens.

[Maou-Sama_Castle]

am I expected to learn all this before I start my investment journey?

[ytube]

Why would your friend agree to a compound interest rate if it's more expensive? What's the positive for him?