"I don't have any money."
You don't need lots of money to start investing in the stock market. I started with £50 a month, over 12 years ago.
FREE COURSE · INVESTING FOR BEGINNERS
Learn how to invest.
One step at a time.
Join me for a practical introduction to investing (without the jargon overload). You'll go from beginner to confident investor.
Completely free · Learn at your own pace · Get support from James
Hello, I’m James!
I’ll help you put the pieces together.
6
clear, practical modules
22
short video lessons
2h 35m
of teaching, at your pace
£0
to access the course
CHANGE YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
Investing is for everyone.
You just don't realise it yet.
You don’t need a finance degree or a lot of money to get started. You need a simple path to follow.
"I don't have any time."
Real investing doesn't take a lot of time. Once you're set up, you can automate your contributions and leave it alone.
"I don't understand Stocks."
That's where most people start. This course is designed for beginners, and we build up from basics first.
YOUR GROWTH ROADMAP
Six modules.
A stronger foundation.
My GROWTH method takes you from the basics to thinking about a portfolio—and looking after it over time.
22 videos · 6 knowledge checks
Practical activities throughout
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MODULE 01
Goals and foundations
4 lessons · 29 min · 1 quiz
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Give your investing a purpose. Understand compounding, challenge common myths and get to know risk.
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1.1 Welcome! Let’s set your goals
05:22
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1.2 Why Invest
07:32
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1.3 Investing Myths
07:10
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1.4 Risk and Reward
09:05
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Module 1 knowledge check
Quiz
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MODULE 02
Researching the market
4 lessons · 25 min · 1 quiz
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Make sense of shares, bonds and indices—and what market history can teach us.
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2.1 How the stock market works
06:31
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2.2 Key Investing Terms and Concepts
06:26
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2.3 Stock Market Indices
06:18
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2.4 Lessons from the past
06:00
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Module 2 knowledge check
Quiz
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MODULE 03
Own the world
4 lessons · 29 min · 1 quiz
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Explore funds, individual shares and investing styles. Learn what to look for when researching a fund.
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3.1 Introduction to Investment Funds
05:53
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3.2 Types of Individual Stocks
06:15
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3.3 Choosing your investing style
09:22
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3.4 Researching Stocks and Funds
07:08
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Module 3 knowledge check
Quiz
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MODULE 04
Where to invest
4 lessons · 27 min · 1 quiz
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Understand accounts, pensions, fees and platforms so you know which questions to ask.
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4.1 Investment Accounts Explained
07:01
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4.2 SIPPs and Workplace Pensions
07:16
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4.3 Understanding Fees
06:57
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4.4 Platforms and Brokers
05:37
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Module 4 knowledge check
Quiz
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MODULE 05
Taking action
3 lessons · 21 min · 1 quiz
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Bring the pieces together in a mock portfolio. Explore diversification and practise rebalancing.
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5.1 Asset Allocation and Diversification
08:40
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5.2 Rebalancing & Managing Your Portfolio
05:28
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5.3 Building a Portfolio That Suits You
07:03
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Module 5 knowledge check
Quiz
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MODULE 06
Holding and harvesting
3 lessons · 24 min · 1 quiz
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Build a review routine, recognise emotional decisions and think ahead to your goals.
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6.1 Managing Emotions in Investing
07:09
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6.2 Ongoing Monitoring of Your Investments
07:49
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6.3 Wealth Preservation & De-Risking When Close to Goal
08:33
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Module 6 knowledge check
Quiz
PUT THE LESSONS TO WORK
Watch a little.
Try something useful.
Explore the numbers
Use the investment return calculator to see how time, contributions and assumptions change an illustration.
Module 1 · FoundationsBuild a mock portfolio
Compare asset mixes and practise rebalancing using fictional examples. No real money required.
Module 5 · Taking actionCreate a review routine
Set a calendar reminder and use a simple checklist to revisit your goals, charges and allocation.
Module 6 · Holding & harvesting
A LITTLE HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT
Got a question?
Ask James.
Sometimes one explanation makes everything click. Ask about the lesson you’re watching, then return to the conversation in your learning space.
Course questions and learning support. No personal investment advice.
EXAMPLE QUESTION
“What’s the difference between a fund and an index?”
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Ask a question about the course and find James’s reply in the Ask James tab. I personally answer every question!
YOUR COURSE GUIDE
Hi, I’m James!
I created Money Stocker to help more people make sense of investing.
In this course, I’ll walk you through the things I’d want a beginner to understand: what you can invest in, the accounts you’ll encounter, the fees to look for and how to think about risk.
We’ll keep it practical, with short lessons and activities you can work through in your own time.
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WHY IT’S FREE
Free to learn.
Supported by partnerships.
I want the basics of investing to be accessible. Partnerships with platforms such as Trading 212 help support Money Stocker and make free resources like this possible.
If you choose to use an affiliate link, I may receive a commission. There is no requirement to use a partner, open an investing account or buy anything to complete the course.
BEFORE YOU START
A few things you might be wondering.
Is this really free? +
Yes. Create a free Money Stocker account to access the course. No purchase or investing account is needed. Affiliate partnerships help support my work; using a partner link is optional.
Do I need any investing experience? +
No. We start with goals and the basics, then work through funds, accounts, fees and portfolios. You can practise the activities without investing real money.
How much time will I need? +
There are 22 video lessons, totalling about 2 hours 35 minutes, plus six quizzes. Allow extra time for the optional activities. Work through it at your own pace.
Is the course relevant to me? +
It is designed for beginners, with UK examples including ISAs, SIPPs and workplace pensions. The market and portfolio principles apply more broadly, but local rules differ.
Can I ask James a question? +
Use the Ask James area to ask about a lesson and read the reply alongside the course. It is for learning support, rather than personal investment recommendations.
What if I already have an account? +
Sign in with your existing account and continue your learning. You do not need to register again.
YOUR FIRST STEP STARTS HERE
You don’t need to know it all.
Just start with the basics.
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