Capital Gains - Recognize the forms of capital gains and the ways they can affect your investments.This is an introduction to capital gains, which are profits realized from price appreciation. The information presented here includes a discussion of types of capital gains and what income is subject to the capital gains tax.

Introduction to Risk-Return Relationship - Learn how to choose investments that fit your risk tolerance. This is an introduction to the relationship between investment risk and return. It is designed to help you understand risk and evaluate it. The tutorial explains some commonly used strategies that reduce risk while maintaining healthy returns.

Investment Earnings - What are the different ways your investments can make you money? Learn to identify the kinds of income that investors in stocks and bonds can hope to achieve. This tutorial explains dividends, and it covers how capital gains are calculated on earnings. In addition, it discusses how the earnings of these different investments are taxed.

Overview of Investment Options - This tutorial can help you identify your investment options. After briefly introducing you to the wide world of investment options, it looks at each of several. It includes savings accounts, certificates of deposit, mutual funds, and a number of others. The tutorial closes with a quick listing of lesser-known investments, such as futures.

Tracking and Confirming Your Trade - This is a look at the recordkeeping aspect of buying and selling securities. Learn about confirmation notices and the periodic reports sent to investors by their brokers. The confirmation notice is explained with respect to what it is and what information it includes, such as the settlement date. The periodic reports are covered with respect to the information detailed, such as purchases and sells.