Zero to First Investment in 30 Days

A guided beginner-friendly path that takes a new learner from zero market knowledge to making a small, informed first investment.

30 daysBeginner
1

Week 1: Build the Foundation

  • Why People Invest
  • Saving vs Investing
  • The Power of Compounding
  • What Is a Stock?
  • How Stock Markets Work
  • Investing vs Trading
2

Week 2: Understand Accounts and Setup

  • Demat, Trading & Bank Accounts
  • KYC and Account Opening
  • Types of Brokers
  • Choosing a Broker: Checklist
  • Broker Red Flags and Scam Prevention
3

Week 3: Learn the Main Investment Options

  • Stocks / Equities
  • Mutual Funds & Index Funds
  • ETFs and How They Differ from Mutual Funds
  • Bonds & Fixed Income Basics
  • Index Products and Passive Exposure
4

Week 4: Build a Basic Portfolio Mindset

  • Asset Allocation 101
  • Sample Allocations by Risk Profile
  • Goal-Based Investing
  • The Role of Cash in a Portfolio
  • Make a Small First Investment