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Build Your Investment Philosophy

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Build Your Investment Philosophy

A coherent investment philosophy separates successful investors from those who make reactive, emotion-driven decisions. This learning plan helps both beginners and experienced investors develop a personalized framework that withstands market volatility and aligns with their long-term financial goals.

ByCommunity User
2 h 15 m
12 coursesUpdated 2 days ago
A Random Walk Down Wall StreetThe Intelligent Investor Rev Ed.Investing Without Fear12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed's proprietary AI to help you learn Build Your Investment Philosophy with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Build Your Investment Philosophy.

What You'll Learn

  • Establish core investment principles and fundamental concepts to build a solid foundation
  • Identify and overcome psychological biases that impact investment decisions
  • Develop a personalized investment strategy aligned with your goals and risk tolerance
  • Learn time-tested approaches from legendary investors
  • Master advanced portfolio construction and risk management techniques

Establish the core principles that will form the bedrock of your investment philosophy and understand the fundamental concepts every investor needs to know.

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A Random Walk Down Wall Street

A classic guide to investing that challenges Wall Street wisdom and advocates for a long-term, index-based approach to building wealth.

10 m
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The Intelligent Investor Rev Ed.

Benjamin Graham's classic investment strategy guide

9 m
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A Random Walk Down Wall StreetThe Little Book of Common Sense InvestingThe Bogleheads' Guide to InvestingWhy Does The Stock Market Go Up?
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Investing Without Fear

A beginner-friendly guide to making your money work for you, cutting through the jargon and intimidation to reveal the simple fundamentals of building wealth through smart investing.

31 m

Explore the psychological factors that influence investment decisions and learn strategies to overcome cognitive biases that can derail your financial success.

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Thinking, Fast and Slow

Insights into human decision-making and cognitive biases

8 m
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The Behavioral Investor

Uncover the psychological forces shaping investment decisions and learn practical strategies to overcome cognitive biases for better financial outcomes.

13 m
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A Random Walk Down Wall StreetThe Disciplined TraderThe Anxious InvestorThe Discipline of Investing: 3 Unwavering Truths for Long-Term Wealth
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Master Investment Discipline: Beat Your Brain's Worst Instincts

Discover why even Isaac Newton lost fortunes to market psychology and learn the automated systems that turn emotional investing disasters into long-term wealth building success.

10 m

Learn to craft a personalized investment approach that aligns with your goals, risk tolerance, and values while incorporating time-tested strategies from investment legends.

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Poor Charlie's Almanack

Wisdom on investing and life from Charlie Munger

8 m
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The Joys Of Compounding

A holistic guide to value investing, combining wisdom from great investors and philosophers to enhance decision-making and personal growth.

10 m
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A Random Walk Down Wall StreetAsset AllocationA Wealth of Common SenseThe Four Pillars of Investing
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Timeless Investment Principles for Real Wealth

Discover how ordinary people build extraordinary wealth through fundamental investment strategies. Learn the three critical principles that separate successful investors from the crowd, starting with a counterintuitive approach to today's market.

7 m

Master sophisticated approaches to portfolio management, asset allocation, and risk management that can help optimize returns while protecting your investments over the long term.

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The Intelligent Asset Allocator

Strategies for optimal investment portfolio management.

9 m
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Asset Allocation

A comprehensive guide to strategic asset allocation, explaining how diversification improves returns and manages risk in investment portfolios.

9 m
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Asset Allocation: The Foundation of Wealth Building

Discover why Warren Buffett and Ray Dalio credit 85-90% of investment success to asset allocation, not stock picking. Learn the mathematical magic of diversification and behavioral strategies that separate successful long-term investors from the crowd.

11 m

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Build wealth & strong mindset

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Philosophy career and leadership ,finance and productivity

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Vermögen aufbauen & Aktienmärkte verstehen

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Vermögen aufbauen & Aktienmärkte verstehen

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