Finally understand how the stock market works, one short lesson at a time.

A self-paced beginner course that takes you from "what even is a stock?" to opening an account, reading a candlestick chart, and practicing with paper trades, without risking real money while you learn.

$55 one-time, or 3 payments of $20 · lifetime access

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Who this is for, and who it's not for

This course is for you if:

  • You're new to investing and the jargon makes you want to close the tab.
  • You want to understand how things work before you put any money in.
  • You like short lessons you can fit around work, school or family.
  • You'd rather practice on a paper (pretend-money) account first.
  • You're curious about options and covered calls but want the basics and the risks explained plainly.

This course is NOT for you if:

  • You want stock picks, trade signals or someone to tell you what to buy. We don't do that.
  • You're looking for a way to get rich quickly. Nothing here promises income or returns.
  • You're already an experienced trader looking for advanced strategies. This course starts at the very beginning.
  • You'd rather not do the small practice tasks. The learning happens when you try things yourself.

Why beginners get stuck

Most beginners don't struggle because investing is impossible. They struggle because:

The words are confusing.

Bid, ask, market cap, expense ratio, strike price. Nobody explains them in plain English.

Starting feels scary.

What if you click the wrong button? What if you pick the wrong account type?

Information is scattered.

A video here, a forum thread there, and plenty of people trying to sell you hype.

Money Options puts it all in order, explains it simply, and lets you practice before anything is real.

What you get

127 lessons across 18 modules (Module 0 to Module 17) plus a Bonus module.

0Welcome, course map, and how quizzes and Take Action tasks work
1Why invest, and what you actually own when you buy a stock
2How the market works: exchanges, brokers and prices
3Open your brokerage account: account types, cash vs. margin, Robinhood and Moomoo walkthroughs, securing your account, a small first buy, statements and cost basis, and TradingView setup for free paper trading
4Order types every investor needs
5Reading a stock chart and candlesticks
6Basic technical concepts
7Fundamentals: reading a business
8Sectors and the economy
9News, earnings season and a research workflow
10Funds and ETFs
11Dividends
12Risk and position sizing for investors
13Taxes and retirement accounts
14Building a portfolio
15Psychology and common mistakes
16Options primer, covered calls and the poor man's covered call (with the risks)
17Wrap-up, final assessment and what to learn next
BonusCovered call ETFs: how they work, distributions vs. dividends, risks, and how to read a fund page

Also included

Paper-trading practice

From Module 4 on, every practice order and chart exercise happens on a free TradingView paper-trading account, so you can learn without risking real money. (Moomoo paper trading works too.)

Checklists and worksheets

Glossary, research checklist, company snapshot worksheet, investing plan template, decision journal, and covered call and PMCC worksheets.

Quizzes and Take Action tasks

A quiz and a Take Action task at the end of each module.

Progress tracking

Built into the course, so you always know where you left off.

By the end of Module 3, you'll know how to choose an account type, set up and secure a brokerage account, make a small first buy if you choose to, and set up a paper-trading account for practice.

Broker and TradingView links in the course resources are referral links and are disclosed wherever they appear. You can use any broker you like.

How it works

Short whiteboard lessons

Each lesson is about 4 to 5 minutes, drawn on a whiteboard with a calm narrator voice. No talking heads, no hype.

Self-paced

Watch whenever you like, rewatch as often as you need.

Go in order

Each module builds on the one before.

Learn, then practice

Watch the lesson, do the Take Action task, try it on paper trading, take the quiz.

Lifetime access

Pay once or over 3 months and keep your access, for your personal use. See the Terms.

Watch a free sample lesson

Lesson 1.1: Why Invest at All? Saving vs. Investing vs. Inflation

No email needed. If the style works for you, the whole course is laid out the same way.

Money Options: Intro to the Stock Market & Investing

$55 one-time, or 3 payments of $20

Lifetime access. The payment plan totals $60, $5 more than paying once. Both options include the same course and the same access.

  • 127 lessons in 18 modules plus Bonus
  • TradingView paper-trading practice tasks
  • Checklists, worksheets, quizzes and progress tracking
  • Self-paced, 4 to 5 minute whiteboard lessons
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Honest FAQ

Will you tell me what to buy?

No. We explain how markets, accounts and tools work. We never tell you what to buy or sell.

Will this course make me money?

We can't promise that, and nobody honestly can. The course aims to help you understand what you're doing and practice safely first.

I'm a total beginner. Is this too advanced?

No. It starts with "why do stock markets exist?" Options don't show up until Module 16, after all the foundations.

Do I need a lot of money to start?

You don't need any money to take the course. Practice exercises use free paper trading. If you open a real account later, how much you put in is your decision; only use money you can afford to lose.

Do I have to use Robinhood or Moomoo?

No. We walk through both because they're beginner-friendly, and we show pros and cons. Any broker works. Our links to them are referral links, disclosed wherever they appear.

Do I need to pay for TradingView?

No. The free plan covers the paper-trading practice in the course.

How long does it take?

About 16 hours of video in total, in 4 to 5 minute lessons. Go at your own pace.

Is there a person on camera?

No. Lessons are faceless whiteboard animations with a narrator.

What if it's not for me?

If you complete the course (every lesson, Take Action task and quiz, as tracked in Systeme.io) and feel you didn't learn from it, contact us with your completed progress and we'll refund what you paid. On the payment plan, that's the amount paid so far, and any remaining payments are cancelled. Ask within 60 days of purchase, with all requirements met. Full details: Terms.

Do I get personal help?

Contact us. We can answer questions about the course material, but we don't make personal buy or sell recommendations.

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