Young people and investment: key insights to manage money and invest wisely
Last Thursday, October 30th, Barcelona Finance School participated in the event “Young people and Investment: key insights to manage money and invest wisely,” organized jointly with the Col·legi d’Economistes de Catalunya, Joves Economistes, and Pompeu Consulting & Finance Club.
The event focused on financial literacy for young people, saving, and the best strategies for getting started in investing.
Why is it important for young people to learn how to invest?
In a changing economic environment, knowing how to manage money, save, and invest wisely is no longer optional: it’s a necessity.
Lack of financial literacy remains one of the main barriers to making informed decisions about how to protect and grow personal wealth.
This meeting provided key knowledge to students and young professionals seeking to develop their financial independence.
Experts who participated in the event
The following experts participated in the round table discussion:
- Ferran Teixes, CEO Instituto de Estudios Financieros – Barcelona Finance School
- Jordi Martínez, financial literacy director IEF
- Miquel Cantenys, portfolio manager Ginvest Asset Management
The event also featured the participation of:
- Antoni Bisquert Viñolas, Vice-President of the Financial Economics Commission of the Col·legi d’Economistes de Catalunya.
- Ferran Piqué i Anguera, presdident of Joves Economistes and member of the Governing Board of Col·legi d’Economistes de Catalunnya.
- Patricia Grau Blade, president of Pompeu Consulting & Finance Club
What was covered during the event
The session covered essential subjects for individuals seeking to start investing and develop healthier money habits.
- The importance of saving and investing: why starting to save early can make a significant difference in your financial future.
- Common investment instruments: an introduction to financial products and recommendations for building a diversified investment portfolio.
- How to measure returns: key concepts to evaluate investment performance and make informed decisions.
- Factors that determine an investor profile: where to begin when defining goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.
- Personal finance tips: best practices to manage money, avoid common mistakes and improve overall financial well-being.
Promoting financial education
Initiatives like this highlight the importance of bringing the world of finance closer to young people, providing them with the tools to make informed decisions and develop healthy money habits.
Thank you to all the participating organizations for promoting financial training and encouraging an investment culture among the new generations!
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