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What is the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX)

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Recommended Learning Path

Our recommended learning path is designed to guide you through essential investing concepts and strategies, ensuring a comprehensive understanding.

Module 1:

What is investing, exactly?

What is investing?
Why Invest?
Investing vs Saving
How Much Money Do You Need?

Module 2:

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But First: Budgeting & Saving
Budgeting
Debt Management
Emergency Funds
The Importance of Savings
Setting Financial Goals

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Basic Investing Concepts
Different Types of Investments
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Tax Considerations
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Value Investing
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Opening a Brokerage Account
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Further Reading
Investing Definitions

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Hungry for more?

ROI, QE, PE, EBITDA, IPO, REIT? Yes, it's clear that the investing space has some pretty bewildering acronyms and jargon to navigate when you first dive in. To help out, we've started building a handy list of definitions for reference if you get stuck. 

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