Investment Basics: Video Series

Mutual funds are a type of investing in which an individual can deposit money into a fund and receive a share in the value of that mutual fund. Find out about the strategy of mutual funds to invest in certain parts of a market place with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

When individuals go to a bank to invest money, they should first look to do so with certificates of deposit. Discover why it's important to make investments that are FDIC insured with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

Sweep accounts take the excess revenue from a stock and place it into another investment so that the money can work harder. Learn about the popularity of sweep accounts in an online trading platform with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

Buying shares in media companies is a newer trend, but it requires investors to have knowledge of what companies are emerging and which are fading. Find out how to best benefit from investing in media companies with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

Swing trading is a short-term form of trading in which a person examines how trades on stock move within a month or week. Discover how swing trading differs from day trading with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

The term "high yield" is relative to the type of investment instrument a person is looking into. Learn about diligence with high yield investment holdings with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

Currencies are the economic model that every country has for its value, and the value of currencies fluctuates as the value of a country's economic output fluctuates. Find out how political landscapes can affect the fluctuation of currencies with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

No matter what state the stock market is in, it's important to consider that past performances are no indication of future value. Find out how to research cheap stocks with a strong upside potential with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

The best stock to choose is the one that's chosen after financial goals and risk tolerance levels have been determined. Analyze news and emerging trends when picking stocks with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

Investing in oil is difficult because the market is very volatile, as oil can go from extreme heights to incredible lows. Find out why market timing is important when investing in oil with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

When closing an investment account due to a move or disinterest, it's important to report this information to the office of the company. Find out what paperwork needs to be filled out to close an investment with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

Investment income that is derived from stocks, bonds and mutual funds needs to be reported to the IRS. Find out how to record money that has come in above capital gains with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

The best time to organize an investment account is when a person has a specific goal in mind. Take the element of risk seriously when organizing an investment account with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

An open investment account is one in which the investor is in control of the investment and its outcome. Discover how to sell stocks in an open investment account when they are no longer suitable for a portfolio with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

After an investment account is open, an individual can manually deposit money with a broker, or they can access their account online. Find out why it's important to only access an account to add new money with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

The management of a CD, or certificate of deposit investment account involves tracking the rates of return over time. Find out how to park money for a CD investment account on a timely basis with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

An interest-bearing investment account is a fixed instrument, such as a certificate of deposit, a treasury or a bond. Discover how to keep track of interest rates after opening an interest bearing account with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

The best way to find discount stockbrokers is to go online or to a bookstore and read up on how discount stockbrokers do business. Learn about the competition between discount stockbrokers with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

A popular way of investing in offshore money market accounts is to participate with euros, although U.S. citizens are taxed accordingly on worldwide returns. Discover new ways to diversify a financial life with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

Stocks that cost under $1, known as pink sheet stocks or penny stocks, are risky because they don't have as high of reporting standards to the securities and exchange commission. Learn about rates of return for stocks under $1 with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

The best way to compare online investment companies is to go into the situation with specific goals in mind. Discover the differences between value investors and emerging markets investors with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

Before buying stock, it's important to make sure that the household budget is running smoothly. Find out how to buy stocks in companies that are within a personal level of risk tolerance with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

The best way to invest a large amount of money is to keep in mind the concept of diversification, and to invest in real estate, securities and insurance. Find out how to invest a large amount of money into a single premium life insurance policy with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

Junk stocks are stocks that don't really have a place anywhere, although junk stocks can occasionally deliver great returns. Learn about junk stocks and their relation to blue chip stocks with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.

Share prices are available from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m on a real-time basis. Discover how to check share prices on online charts with help from a registered financial consultant in this free video on investing and money management.