Learn investing for free, in plain English

The AlfaFinances Learn Academy has 36 free lessons across investing basics, credit cards, personal finance and wealth building. Each one explains an idea simply, gives a worked example, lists common mistakes and ends with a short quiz. No sign-in is needed.

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What you get

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📈 Investing Basics

What is investing?3 min readWhat is a stock?3 min readWhat is an ETF?3 min readStocks vs ETFs vs Forex vs Crypto vs CFDs4 min readHow markets work3 min readWhy prices move3 min readRisk and reward3 min readWhy diversification matters3 min readCompound growth3 min readDividends3 min readPortfolio building4 min readMarket psychology3 min read

💳 Credit Cards

What is a credit card?3 min readHow credit cards work4 min readAPR explained3 min readMinimum payments3 min readCredit utilisation3 min readCredit score basics4 min read0% purchase cards3 min readBalance transfers4 min readMoney transfer cards3 min readRewards and points3 min readCommon mistakes3 min readResponsible credit usage3 min read

💰 Personal Finance

Budgeting3 min readEmergency funds3 min readSaving strategies3 min readDebt management4 min readInflation3 min readInterest rates3 min readFinancial goals3 min read

🏛️ Wealth Building

Long-term investing3 min readAsset allocation3 min readRetirement basics4 min readISAs, pensions & tax-advantaged accounts3 min readBuilding financial habits3 min read

How we write these

Lessons are educational and explain general principles. They are not personal advice and do not recommend any product. Read about our standards on the editorial policy page, and use the official sources listed at the end of each lesson to go deeper.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Learn Academy free?

Yes. All 36 lessons, quizzes and the demo trading account are free and don't require a sign-in.

Do I need any experience?

No. Lessons start from first principles and explain each term. If you already know the basics, you can jump straight to topics like diversification, asset allocation or APR.

Is the demo trading account real money?

No. It is $10,000 of practice money for learning how investing works, with no real funds involved.

Is this financial advice?

No. The lessons are general education. They do not take your circumstances into account and do not recommend any investment.

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Educational information only, not financial advice. AlfaFinances does not execute trades, hold your money or recommend that you buy or sell any security. Prices and company data come from public sources and may be delayed or inaccurate. Past performance does not indicate future results, and investing involves risk, including loss of principal. See our editorial policy and privacy policy. Last updated: .