If i wanted to become a stock broker could i self teach about the markets inorder to get a job?

Question

If i wanted to become a stock broker could i self teach about the markets inorder to get a job?

Answer 1

You can read some books on the topic. You need to pass regulatory exams in order to get a job, try www.sii.org.uk

Answer 2

nope.  there are industry exams. most brokers also go for their cfa designation these days.  depending on who you ask, the opinion on the designation differs.

are you sure this is a good move?  the financial sector s losing jobs left, right, and center these days because of bad investment decisions made in the past.

Answer 3

You're most likely to be offered a job if you have a related 2.1 or higher degree for example in finance or economics.

Answer 4

You should read as much as you can, I recommend:

The money game                                                                                                                                                                  

Come into My Trading Room

The Naked Trader

Extraordinary Popular Delusions

But this is not self-teaching, just learning.

The market is way too complex - you need the experience o f others to teach you.