Understanding Investing: From Wall Street to Your Portfolio




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Stocks, Bonds, Financial Markets, and Managing Risk

Whether you're just getting started, managing a retirement portfolio, or curious about Bitcoin and today's stock market, this course is designed for you. 

Drawing on decades of firsthand experience in financial markets, instructor Jim Cleaver introduces the fundamentals of investing, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and the forces that drive market prices. Explore how Wall Street works, how to evaluate investments, and why managing risk is so important. You'll also learn how inflation, interest rates, and Federal Reserve policy can affect your money and investment decisions. The course also introduces modern investing topics, including cryptocurrency, options, technical analysis, and speculative trading.

No previous investing experience is necessary. Classes combine practical examples, real-world market discussions, and opportunities for questions.

Whether you're 17 or 77, the goal is to become a more informed, independent, and thoughtful investor.
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Class Details

3 Session(s)
Weekly - Thu

Location
Glenwood Center

Instructor
James Cleaver 

 

Notice

Please read:  This class will be remote real time so you will be able to log in remotely and attend class. It will also be recorded in case you are unable to attend all of the classes.

Tuition:  $59.00

Registration Closes On
Friday, April 16, 2027 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
4/8/2027 - 4/22/2027 Weekly - Thu 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Center  Map James Cleaver