Investing 101

Start your investing journey with GuruFocus’ free course. Build foundational skills, cut through noise, and grow wealth confidently.
Author:Will ShawWill Shaw
Reviewed by:Charlie TianCharlie Tian
Fact checked by:Vera YuanVera Yuan
Updated March 5, 2026

When first venturing into the world of investing, it can easily feel overwhelming. Trying to figure out where to start often leads to being bombarded by bad advice and paywalls concealing nothing but empty promises.

That’s not what we believe in here at GuruFocus. We believe in empowering people to take control of their own financial future. But we also believe that in order for you to make good, independent, and informed decisions, there's a certain amount of foundational knowledge needed to cut through the ever-expanding amounts of noise out there.

That’s why we decided to put this free course together. Our platform has all the tools you need, but this course is designed to share the knowledge you need to confidently put them to use in the way that’s best for you and your financial future.

Throughout these modules, you’ll develop the mindset and foundational skills needed to grow your wealth sustainably by learning the essentials of investing, some ways to analyze different kinds of companies, and how to use the right tools to apply these principles.

Investing is a journey, and every great investor started somewhere. By taking this step, you're already ahead of the curve. Let’s get going!