About the course
ETFs give investors access to a variety of international financial markets for a fraction of the price of investment funds. The majority of ETFs are passive investments, which means they try to mimic another investment’s performance.
ETFs are a fantastic place to start since they provide built-in diversity and don’t need a lot of cash to invest in a variety of equities. They have a broad portfolio and may be traded like equities.
ETFs provide a number of benefits over conventional open-end funds. Trading freedom, portfolio diversification and risk management, lower expenses, and tax savings are the four most noticeable benefits.
Since ETFs are often less erratic than individual equities, the value of your investment won’t fluctuate as much. The cost of the fund expressed as a percentage of your investment is minimal for the top ETFs.
This course is here to guide you through Investing in digital assets, which can be done through ETFs, and it also explains the benefits of purchasing ETFs along with the trends in the cryptocurrency market.
Difficulty: Foundation
Duration: 20mins
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With this online course, you will:
- Understand what ETFs are.
- Learn why ETFs were created.
- Compare the benefits of buying coins and ETFs.
- Discover the trends in the crypto market.
Skills
Investing
ETFs
Cryptocurrency
Industry trends
Stocks
The expert you’ll be learning from
Roxane Sanguinetti
Head of strategy at GHCO
Roxane was shortlisted for the “Fintech Champion of the Year (Funding)” at the 2019 Women in Finance Awards London. She is passionate about tech and entrepreneurship.
She strives to build transparent and accessible financial markets for every investor. She has advanced the fixed income ETF market making and investor relations, and now focuses on innovative areas of growth such as digital assets.
As a fierce advocate for inclusion and closing the gender investing and funding gaps, she joined Alma Angels in its early days in 2019, an inclusive community of investors actively supporting ambitious female founders.
Course Content
Cryptocurrency has gained significant attention in recent years as a disruptive technology in the financial industry. However, the volatile nature of the crypto market has also raised concerns about its potential risks. In this chapter, we will look into the current state of the crypto market and explore the potential threats that it may pose to the financial system.
The crypto market trends in recent months have led to concerns about the stability of the market and the potential risks it may pose to participants. Despite these challenges, the integration of crypto assets into mainstream finance continues to progress, leading to a “wait and see” situation for regulators.
One of the primary concerns about the crypto market is its potential to pose systematic risks to the financial system. This can occur if a major player in the market collapses, leading to a domino effect on other firms and participants. The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee has called for enhanced regulation of the stock market to mitigate these types of risks. However, it is worth noting that at this time, crypto assets do not pose a significant threat to the financial system.
In light of the current market conditions and potential risks, many firms are taking steps to tighten their policies and avoid potential risks. This includes avoiding investment in high-risk crypto assets and increasing scrutiny of potential partners in the crypto space.
Overall, the crypto market continues to experience significant volatility, raising concerns about its potential risks. While the current market conditions do not pose a significant threat to the financial system, it is important for firms to carefully consider the risks and take appropriate steps to mitigate them. As the integration of crypto assets into mainstream finance continues, it will be important for regulators to closely monitor the market and take necessary action to ensure the stability and security of the financial system.
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