I want to learn about investing basics online. Can anyone recommend the best places to learn? How about Books?

Question

I would consider myself a novice investor, and most of the stuff I've seen on line isn't complete or is somewhat fractured. So, any on-line resources that could teach me about the stock market, investing, and anything else I would need to know (technical analysis? economics?) to pick the "right" stocks. Also, any books that teach you how everything works would be helpful as well. Hopefully I won't have to become an MBA or CFP :) Thank you in advance!

Answer 1

I'll give you some solid, boring advice but I know you won't like it or follow it...forget aoubt the stock market, focus on what you do best and just invest your money in the following, no-brainer way.

Invest in index funds through vanguard. Diversify into five different funds in the following percentages:

US equities, 30%

Foreign developed equities, 15%

Emerging market equites, 5%

REITs..20%

TIPS, 15%

US treasuries, 15%.

call vangaurd and ask them for funds that match those categories, invest in them in those proportions, and every 6 months keep them in that balance by selling your winners and buying the laggards. Its so easy and idiot proof. You should expect over time to make 10% per year...over time, not the short run.

Answer 2

May be this site can help you

http://www.sgpak.com

Answer 3

fidelity.com read it

Answer 4

REad the Millionaire next door