BFN-130: Beginning Investment (2022-2023)

Catalog Info

Title when registering
Beginning Investment
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description

Introduces the principles of investing by examining the security selection process. Covers an examination of cash equivalent, debt (bond), and equity (stock) asset classes as well as other investment options. Discusses how to select securities and mutual funds to build investment portfolios; the mechanics involved with setting up accounts; the buying and selling of securities; tax consequences; and the psychology of investing.

Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2020 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.