2. Building Investor Confidence:
Building Blocks - How Markets & Investments Work
  • Author:
    Geoff Robinson
  • Level: 
    Introductory
  • Study time:
    20 minutes
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Course overview
This section explains how investments and markets work. You’ll learn what stocks, bonds, and funds are, how the stock market operates, and why risk and return are linked. It also introduces diversification and how spreading investments helps reduce risk.
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Overview & Learning Outcomes

What's Included?

  • 5 videos
  • Understand the rules of investing before you play the game.
  • Insights from a #1 ranked data-driven analyst

Who is this for? 

Ideal for beginners ready to move beyond saving and start investing. Perfect for retail investors who want to understand markets without jargon and build confidence before putting money into stocks or funds.

Why is this important?

Each programme is structured as a clear, chronological playlist, guiding you through concepts step by step so you can build understanding properly. Learn at your own pace, revisit material when needed, and develop skills in a logical sequence designed to support long-term mastery.

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Geoff Robinson
FCA FMVA MFM

Thought leader, instructor, writer, financial influencer, Former UBS Managing Director and 10x #1 ranked analysts EMEA Institutional Investor Survey.
ABOUT Geoff
Geoff has had a varied career. He was a Managing Director within UBS Equity Research, leading their Global Fundamental Analytics franchise. During this time, he was #1, ranked 10x in the EMEA Institutional Investor Survey. Before UBS, he was a material equity investor and LBO co-investor in two market exited training consultancies. Geoff has a passion for learning and is well-known for his ability to break down complex subject matter and distil it to an audience in a digestible and engaging manner. 
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