What confused you the most when you first tried to understand investing?

It's about the funds

How my money increases

Weather it is safe or not

Most people won't be able to grasp this concept. Investing isn't about the vest. It's about how much you're really in, Are you just dipping your crack in? Or are you diving in? You never put all your testicles in one medical bag, as they say.

Crypto

How it’s all a long term gamble.

The differences between each mutual fund.

The fact that I could buy three different 'diversified' ETFs and still own the exact same stocks. I remember buying VOO, SPY, and IVV thinking I was a genius for diversifying, only to realize they are literally just three different wrappers for the S&P 500. It’s like buying a Big Mac, a Grand Mac, and a Junior Mac and thinking you’ve changed your diet.