I want to learn more about investing in stocks, what books would you suggest reading?

Question

i want to know/learn more about what to look for and what the numbers mean. what book can guide me through this?

thx

Answer 1

I recommend an online brokerage firm that has good beginner qualitys {like tutorials or an easy to understand set up}, i use zecco, better then schwab, etrade, etc. they are the only ones with free stock trades, no minumums..all the others will charge you fees for trading, but compare and see for yourself. Good luck and happy investing!

http://friends.zecco.com/r/a7a2877caab81...

Answer 2

Here is some reading material that can get you started in the right direction

The first book you should read is Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

Then try some of these

What Works on Wall Street by James O'Shaunessey

Beating the Street by Peter Lynch

One Up on Wall Street by Peter Lynch

The Warren Buffett Way by Robert Hagstrom

How to Make Money in Stocks” and 24 Essential Lessons for Investment Success both by  William O’Neil

Get into the habit of making daily visits to some websites like MSN Money and Yahoo Finance.  (http://moneycentral.msn.com/home.asp http://finance.yahoo.com/ )

While at MSN following the strategy lab analysts to get a feel for what the pros are doing and why.  This site has some basic information for beginners. If any site offers free information, take it.

Other website that can provide instructions and help with procedures and terminology are

Investopedia - http://www.investopedia.com/  Stock Charts - http://stockcharts.com/

http://www.investorshub.com/  http://www.1source4stocks.com/



Visit some of the more professional websites like Zacks - http://www.zacks.com/

Smart Money - http://www.smartmoney.com/  Schaeffer’s – http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/

Some of these web sites will have advertisers who are worth looking into also.  And remember, if they offer free information, get it.

Answer 3

Start with "The Little Book" series. Very good knowledge explained simply, but not dumbed down. The authors are also very well known for their investment knowledge. Boogle- the founder of Vanguard, Dorsey- Morningstar analyst, Browne, etc.

Answer 4

Read the newspaper IBD and the books associated with that publisher, William J. O'Neil. Your library will have copies of some of his books.

Answer 5

no one cares what you want to do.

Answer 6

I tried to make a site a while back for people to learn -- http://www.stockmarketresources.blogspot... -- there are several books listed there.  Also investopedia.com tutorials section is a fantastic place (I can't say enough good things about them -- go to investopedia.com and click the tutorials tab).

Once you have gone through what you like from those books and the site, go to your library, check out all the books on investing, and scan for information you didn't know yet.  Good luck.

If you don't take my advice, take Barney's.  Very few people know anything about investing, and your other answer aren't good.