Investing for Beginners Business Investing is the act of allocating funds to an asset or committing capital to an endeavor (a business, project, real estate, etc.), with the expectation of generating an income or profit. Related terms Lesson 1: Getting Started Lesson 2: The Stock Market Lesson 3: Brokerage Accounts Lesson 4: How to Buy a Stock Lesson 5: How to Sell a Stock Lesson 6: Stock Taxes Lesson 7: Setting up a Diversified Portfolio Lesson 8: Conclusion