Your quick guide to creating a safe and sustainable investment portfolio.
An online course taught by Good Investing’s Tim Nash, CFP & Darryl Brown, CFA.
Creating a sustainable portfolio is an effective way to reduce your carbon footprint.
And it doesn’t have to be hard. The DIY Sustainable Portfolio online course guides you through a step-by-step process that makes it simple and fun to set up an investment portfolio that aligns with your personal definition of ‘less evil’ and ‘more good’.
Reach your financial goals
Earning good financial returns is important, especially if you have ambitious financial goals. Learn how to build a DIY sustainable portfolio that is structured to earn competitive financial returns. You don’t have to sacrifice your financial goals to align your investments with your values.
Reduce your carbon footprint
What you invest in matters. We help you understand exactly what you’re investing in so you can avoid greenwashing and play a role in the future you want to see. We provide carbon efficiency metrics in our investment research so you can lower your carbon footprint.
Get your money working for you
Our approach is modelled after ‘The Couch Potato Method’. It takes about 4 hours to go through the course and set everything up. From there, managing your portfolio takes a few minutes each month to maintain. You get to sit back, watch your wealth grow, and feel good knowing that it’s aligned with your values.
Take ownership over your future.
So many of us know the importance of investing for the future but struggle to know where to start. You may have your money sitting in a savings account failing to generate the wealth you deserve, or you may have a portfolio but have no idea what’s in it and what types of companies you’re supporting through your investments.
The good news is, it’s never been easier or more affordable to manage your own money. This course will walk you through exactly what you need to know to set up a portfolio that helps you reach your goals and build the future you want to see. Plus - when you take control of your own financial future, you get to avoid paying the unnecessary fees that come with brokers and advisors.
Start DIY sustainable investing today - your bank account and the planet will thank you tomorrow.
One Time Payment of $297
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What You Get
Nine on-demand modules with 20-40 minute learning videos hosted by Good Investing’s Tim Nash and Darryl Brown to learn at your own pace
Bonus content such as discussions, tools and resources for every module that go a little deeper for those who want to nerd-out
A Good Investing Course Guidebook and Worksheet to track and record your progress
Access to the Good Investing Database of sustainable ETFs and impact investments
Model portfolios to save as practical examples for building your own portfolio
Access to a Community Forum to ask questions and connect with the Good Investing course instructors and other sustainable investors like you
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But seriously, can I really do this?
If you’re feeling intimidated and uneasy about taking control of your finances, you’re not alone. So many people either put off or pass off investing in the stock market because they are:
afraid of messing it up
don’t believe they have enough money to start
don’t think they have the skills or expertise to be successful
feel overwhelmed and don’t have the time to stay on top of it
And that’s exactly why we’ve created this course.
Every day that passes by you’re missing out on the chance to grow your wealth and invest in the future you want to see. This course is designed specifically for beginners and provides you with a community of fellow DIY-ers who are on the journey with you. Once you complete the course, you won’t believe how easy and effective it can be to create your own portfolio. We promise you won’t look back.
Still hesitant?
We offer a free preview + money-back guarantee
When you click to view the course you’ll get the option of trying out the first two course modules absolutely free. We also offer a full money-back guarantee if you’re not completely satisfied with the course after taking it.
What People Are Saying
“It really helped me connect the ‘I know it’s possible, but I don’t know where to start’ to… ‘this is where you start and exactly how to do it,’ and think through the important decisions that would normally stop you in your tracks.”
— Chris
“I didn’t think that I would ever be investing in the stock market, but now I recognize there is a balance between supporting your values and making your money work for you. Overall, I felt it was a positive learning experience: I gained new knowledge and actually have investments now! I don’t think I would have taken the leap on my own.”
— Chantal
“The course helped me realize why this is important for me personally. It got me excited about the impact I could have individually and all of us collectively, and that motivated me to approach my investments with more pride and care. ”
— Kate
Your Course Instructors
Tim Nash, CFP®
Tim is the Founder of Good Investing. He’s earned the Certified Financial Planner® designation and won the Responsible Investment Association’s 2020 Individual Leadership award. Tim is the host of Responsible Investing for a Sustainable Economy, a weekly podcast from The Toronto Star.
Darryl Brown, CFA®
Darryl is a Senior Financial Planner at Good Investing and is a Chartered Financial Analyst® charterholder. After moonlighting for years as a ‘kitchen table advisor’, Darryl left a career in the financial industry to help regular people feel confident managing their own money.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to attend class at a specific day/time?
No. The course is offered on-demand, which means that you can do the lessons at your own pace and convenience.
How long will it take me to complete the course?
About 4-5 hours, depending on how much research you want to do and how much of the bonus content you want to watch.
How long will I have access to the course?
You get lifetime access to the course, including periodic updates to the course and research materials.
How much do I need to start investing?
You can start by investing as little as $1,000 (the minimum amount required to open an account at Questrade).
What investment platforms do you suggest I use?
The course teaches you how to use Questrade and Passiv. In our experience, this is the cheapest and easiest way for Canadians to DIY invest.
What support do I get with the course?
We’ve created several ways for course participants to get help along the way including a course workbook, investment lists, model portfolios, a community forum, and periodic ‘happy hour’ live sessions for Q&A.
What if I get stuck?
Some people struggle with self-learning and need 1-on-1 help. You can purchase additional ‘Portfolio Review’ sessions with Darryl or Tim to get you unstuck.
Are the investments riskier?
There are a wide range of options, and you have the ability to decide how much risk you want to take. Our model portfolios are designed to mimic the risk and returns of balanced mutual funds and traditional ‘couch potato’ portfolios.
Does sustainable investing make a difference?
YES! It’s not a silver bullet to all the world’s problems, but making intentional decisions about how to invest your money is an important lever in creating change. You’ll learn how to balance ‘doing less evil’ and ‘doing more good’ options to align your investments with your values.