{"id":2509,"date":"2019-11-11T22:31:43","date_gmt":"2019-11-11T22:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pec.bpas.com\/dev\/?page_id=2509"},"modified":"2026-01-20T16:22:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T16:22:40","slug":"investment-basics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/investment-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Investment Concepts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whether you\u2019re just starting out or looking to grow your knowledge, you&#8217;re in the right place.  Explore how different types of investments work, learn about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other key investment topics\u2014so you can feel confident in building a strong financial future.<\/h3>\n\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-2090 .fg-image { width: 270px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-2090 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-none fg-center fg-default fg-ready fg-light fg-shadow-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-preset fg-brad fg-preset-small fg-preset fg-brad fg-preset-small\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-2090\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 1; --fg-description-line-clamp: 2;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-iframe fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/what-is-a-stock\/\" data-caption-title=\"Video\" data-attachment-id=\"12000\" data-spai-upd=\"1\" data-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hand pointing to computer screen with stock market graph. Text overlay: What is a Stock?\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/w_270,h_230,q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-15.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Video<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-iframe fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/what-is-a-bond\/\" data-caption-title=\"Video\" data-attachment-id=\"12001\" data-spai-upd=\"1\" data-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"woman at desk reviewing papers in front of a laptop. Text overlay: What is a Bond\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/w_270,h_230,q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-14.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Video<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-iframe fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/what-is-a-mutual-fund\/\" data-caption-title=\"Video\" data-attachment-id=\"12002\" data-spai-upd=\"1\" data-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tablet showing stock market graph with pencil and paper. Text overlay: What is a mutual fund?\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/w_270,h_230,q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-15.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Video<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-iframe fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/todd-talks-mutual-funds\/\" data-caption-title=\"Video\" data-attachment-id=\"11999\" data-spai-upd=\"1\" data-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"stock market charts overlay on desktop including laptop and coffee cup. Text overlay: Todd Talks: Mutual Funds\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/w_270,h_230,q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-15.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Video<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-iframe fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/target-date-funds\/\" data-caption-title=\"Video\" data-attachment-id=\"12003\" data-spai-upd=\"1\" data-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Man looking at financial icons including: bullseye target, bag of money, hand shake, investment increase graph and dollar signs with arrows indicating a cycle. 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Text Overlay: What is a Fund of Funds?\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/w_270,h_230,q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-14.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Video<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-iframe fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/collective-investments\/\" data-caption-title=\"Video\" data-attachment-id=\"12005\" data-spai-upd=\"1\" data-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"collection of seashells. Text overlay: What is a collective investment?\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/w_270,h_230,q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-6.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Video<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-iframe fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/how-to-read-a-fund-fact-sheet\/\" data-caption-title=\"Video\" data-attachment-id=\"12006\" data-spai-upd=\"1\" data-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"woman reading a piece of paper at a desk. On the desk is a laptop and other paperwork. Text overlay: Reading a fund fact sheet\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/w_270,h_230,q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-5.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Video<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-iframe fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/dollar-cost-averaging\/\" data-caption-title=\"Video\" data-attachment-id=\"11549\" data-spai-upd=\"1\" data-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"coins stacked. Text overlay: Dollar Cost Averaging\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/w_270,h_230,q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dollar-Cost-Avg.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Video<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-iframe fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/the-importance-of-saving-early\/\" data-caption-title=\"Video\" data-attachment-id=\"11983\" data-spai-upd=\"1\" data-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Clock, lightbulb and red calculator with $100 dollar bill. Text overlay: Importance of saving early\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/w_270,h_230,q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-13.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Video<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-iframe fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/investment-transactions\/\" data-caption-title=\"Video-Tutorial\" data-attachment-id=\"12013\" data-spai-upd=\"1\" data-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"woman at a laptop with icons showing transaction such as password protection and shopping cart. Text overlay: Investment Transactions\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/w_270,h_230,q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/15-3.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Video-Tutorial<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-iframe fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/rebalancing-your-account\/\" data-caption-title=\"Video\" data-attachment-id=\"11548\" data-spai-upd=\"1\" data-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"balance scale with coins on one side. Text overlay: Rebalancing Your Account.\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/w_270,h_230,q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rebalancing-Your-account-1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Video<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-iframe fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/asset-allocation\/\" data-caption-title=\"Video\" data-attachment-id=\"12007\" data-spai-upd=\"1\" data-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Slices of pizza. Text overlay: Asset Allocation\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/w_270,h_230,q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-5.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Video<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-iframe fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/capital-gain-distributions\/\" data-caption-title=\"Video\" data-attachment-id=\"12008\" data-spai-upd=\"1\" data-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"two people looking at a graph chart on paper at a desk. Text Overlay: Capital Gains Distributions\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/w_270,h_230,q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-3.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Video<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-iframe fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/avoiding-retirement-potholes-on-your-investing-journey\/\" data-caption-title=\"Video\" data-attachment-id=\"12009\" data-spai-upd=\"1\" data-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"road with potholes and traffic cones warning of potholes. Text overlay: Steer clear of financial potholes\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/w_270,h_230,q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/11-3.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Video<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-iframe fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/strategies-for-navigating-a-turbulent-market\/\" data-caption-title=\"Video\" data-attachment-id=\"12011\" data-spai-upd=\"1\" data-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Rollercoaster in a sunset. Text overlay: Navigating a turbulent market.\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/w_270,h_230,q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/13-3.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Video<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-iframe fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_wait\/https:\/\/u.bpas.com\/market-volatility-worries\/\" data-caption-title=\"Video\" data-attachment-id=\"12012\" data-spai-upd=\"1\" data-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"sailboat on water. 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