Investing 101

Dividend investing 101: What are dividends? How do they work?

Feb 18, 2026 | BlackRock

Learn what dividends are, how dividend stocks work, tax implications, and strategies for using dividends in your investment plan.

Harness the power of compounding

Dec 19, 2025 | Amy Jenkins

Ready to help your money grow? Our investing 101 guide explains compounding and how time plus steady investing can create exponential financial growth.

Beginners guide to investing: Start your journey now

Nov 25, 2025 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Just getting started with investing? Learn the basic steps to pursue your financial goals and start your investment journey today.

Long-term investing: Time in the market can top market timing

Feb 21, 2025 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Explore how staying invested over time can outshine market timing. See compelling graphs that demonstrate long-term growth potential despite downturns.

What is an index?

Oct 10, 2024 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Discover what an index is and why it matters to investing. Learn definitions, applications, and examples of investable index funds.

Introduction to asset allocation and risk tolerance

Sep 10, 2024 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Optimize your portfolio by understanding asset allocation and risk tolerance and explore how iShares ETFs can help you pursue your long-term investment goals.

A masterclass in diversification: The benefits in portfolios

Nov 01, 2023 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Learn why diversification is so important to investing and how it helps investors reduce risk, enhance returns, and navigate fast-changing markets.

3 common mistakes investors make — and how to avoid them

Jan 31, 2023 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Avoid costly investing mistakes and learn how performance chasing, hindsight bias, and loss aversion can impact your returns.