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Tier 1

Market Basics

Start here. The fundamentals of how the stock market works — stocks, prices, portfolios, sectors, and indexes.

9 lessons ~48 min total
1

What is the Stock Market?

Beginner

An introduction to what the stock market is, how it works, and why it matters.

2

Understanding Stock Prices

Beginner

Learn what drives stock prices up and down, and how supply and demand works in the market.

3

What is a Portfolio?

Beginner

Learn what a portfolio is, why diversification matters, and how FSL teams work like real portfolios.

4

Risk vs. Reward

Intermediate

Understanding the relationship between risk and potential return — the most important concept in investing.

5

Bull Markets vs. Bear Markets

Beginner

Understand the two major market phases and how they shape investor behavior.

6

What Are Stock Indexes?

Beginner

Meet the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq — the scoreboards of the stock market.

7

Market Cap — Small, Mid, and Large

Beginner

Learn what market capitalization means and how company size affects risk and return.

8

Dividends Explained

Beginner

Learn how companies pay you just for owning their stock — and what that means for FSL.

9

Sectors and Industries

Beginner

Every stock belongs to a sector. Learn the major sectors and how they behave differently.

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Tier 1 Quiz

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Test your knowledge of Market Basics with 10 questions. Score 70%+ to pass.

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