The Knowledge Network
1510 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12205
Phone (518)452-2675
Fax: (518)452-2872
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm
learn@knowledgenetwork.org

 

Stocks, Bonds & Mutual Funds
The Basics of Investing

Location: Colonie

Overview: Learn the basics of investing in stocks, bonds - the cornerstones of any solid investment plan. The goal of this class is to begin or improve your portfolio, cut losses and extend gains in today's tricky investment environment.

Topics: understand how the industry operates by learning what happens when investments are bought and sold • advantages and disadvantages of stockbrokers, discount brokers, and telephone traders (like Fidelity) • commissions and fees involved • pros and cons of tax-free and tax-deferred investments • US Government bonds • money markets • insurance annuities •  principles of asset allocation • investing depending on age, objectives, income and comfort with risk

Instructor: Paul Ward, Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Life Underwriter, has over 24 years investment advisory experience. He is Associate Vice President of the local branch of a major Wall Street trading house.

Course Fee: $35 Members: $25
Couples: $55 Member Couples: $45

Upcoming Class Schedules

None Scheduled Call 452-2675 For More Info