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Learn how financial markets and products actually work
Work through each skill to see how markets function, how trades work, and earn rewards along the way.
What happens when you click buy
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From clicking buy to actually owning an asset
You hit "Buy" and boom, you own a piece of a company. But what actually happens in the background? This skill pulls back the curtain on the machinery behind every trade.
From brokers and exchanges to clearing and custody, you’ll see how ownership is really processed and why your choice of platform matters more than you think.
It’s not just about buying. It’s about knowing how the system treats your money.
You'll learn:
- What happens behind the scenes when you invest, from order placement to confirmation
- How brokers, clearing houses, and custodians each play a critical role in handling your shares
- Why the path your trade takes can impact costs, reliability and even your ownership rights