Investing
Research companies and markets, trying ideas in a practice portfolio first.
Investing
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- Nothing
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 30 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It gives your brain a proper workout.
- There's always more to learn.
- It's built for the screen.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to keep your brain sharp
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to build something of your own
Maybe not if
- You want to enjoy it from day one
- You want to switch your brain off
- You want a workout
What it feels like
InvestingAverage games & Strategy hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
NothingNothing to pay each month
FreeFree all year
Before you buy
You need nothing to start. Buy only what you miss after a few sessions.
Your first session
Pick three companies you know as a customer, read the opening pages of each annual report, then follow them in a free practice portfolio for a month.
30 minutes or moreAt homeEasy to start
Questions
How much does investing cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, and there is nothing to pay each month either.
How much time does investing take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 30 minutes or more.
Can I do investing at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is investing good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Pick three companies you know as a customer, read the opening pages of each annual report, then follow them in a free practice portfolio for a month.
Do I need other people for investing?
No. It works fine on your own.