Gen Z Investing 101: How to Start Investing in Stocks (Beginner Friendly!)

Want to start investing but don’t know where to begin? 🚀
This video is your step-by-step beginner’s guide to stock market investing — designed especially for Gen Z and young adults who want to build wealth, grow their money, and reach financial freedom.

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 – Course Intro
00:47 – Welcome to Gen Z Investing!
01:13 – Instructor Introduction
02:26 – Course Objectives + Outline

03:50 – What is Investing?
04:47 – Learning About Inflation
06:16 – What You Need Before Investing
07:11 – How Does Investing Work? + The Power of Compounding
14:51 – Consider Your Investment Goals + Delayed Gratification

19:52 – Introduction to Investing Terms
21:10 – Return on Equity (ROE)
23:47 – P/E Ratio
26:06 – Earnings Per Share (EPS)
27:39 – Dividend Yield
31:14 – Free Cash Flow (FCF)
32:28 – Debt to Equity Ratio
35:07 – Intrinsic Value
37:24 – Applying the Key Ratios
40:16 – Factors to Consider – Big Moat, Growth Potential, Leaders
44:48 – Insider Trading + Red Flags
49:16 – Assignment 1 – Pick Companies and Evaluate Them

50:10 – Stock Prices and Graph Trends
54:05 – Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA)
57:00 – Beware the Hype
58:33 – Asset Allocation
01:00:20 – Investment Strategies
01:02:20 – Diversification and Rebalancing
01:05:07 – AI Boom
01:11:51 – Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
01:14:17 – Explore Industries
01:17:01 – Searching for Stock Ideas
01:20:54 – Assignment 2 – Create a List of Stocks

01:22:51 – Get Started on Investment Platforms
01:24:48 – Stay Invested + Tips and Tricks
01:27:17 – Go Get That Bread! (Final Motivation)

In this course, you’ll learn:
✔️ What investing is & why it matters
✔️ Key stock market terms (ROE, P/E Ratio, EPS, Dividend Yield & more)
✔️ How to analyze companies and spot red flags
✔️ Smart strategies like Dollar-Cost Averaging & Diversification
✔️ How to build your first stock portfolio
✔️ Tips to stay invested & avoid common mistakes

💡 No prior experience needed — start with as little as $100!

By the end, you’ll have the tools, knowledge, and confidence to start investing in stocks and working toward your financial goals.

Who this video is for:
👉 Gen Z & young adults
👉 Beginner investors
👉 Anyone curious about the stock market

⏰ Chapters / Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Why Gen Z Should Start Investing
01:30 – Stock Market Basics
04:15 – Key Investing Terms Explained
12:00 – How to Analyze Companies
20:30 – Smart Investment Strategies
30:00 – Building Your First Portfolio
40:00 – Tips, Tricks & Next Steps

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