Investing money in the stock market?

Question

My grandparents just gave me $20,000 under the condition that I invest the money into the stock market. What information should I receive to help identify companies that will have high future rates of return?

Thank you so much :]

Answer 1

I was referred to http://www.invetsor.com for

free investing info. Helped me anyway!

Tommy

Answer 2

This is a good website that can teach you a lot about the stock market.

http://www.stocks-simplified.com

Answer 3

There are two reasons why you invest- to get ahead of taxes and inflation. Go to www.morningstar.com for investment ideas. The amount you have is too small for stocks. The fees will eat you up.

Stick with no load mutual funds like the Vanguard bunch.  

Answer 4

The answer is large enough to fill a book.

Try "Investing for Dummies" by Eric Tyson.

Answer 5

there is no such thing as a knowable future rate of return except by investing in fixed income vehicles . . . . period.

The stock market, contrary to what your grandparents experienced has been down since 1999 with no logical expectation of future returns.

Answer 6

certified financial planner.  Interview some, and select the one who meets your needs and you feel comfortable with

choosing the right professional will get you further than merely exploring

bigger hint: ask your grandparents who they use or what they invest in

Answer 7

Invest the money in a domestic growth fund.  There are a number of excellent Families of Funds.  But, you could average in to an index fund that tracks  the  S&P 500 and funds through thick and thin.    

Answer 8

I've never read it, but I've heard good things about the investing for dummies book referenced above.

The motley fool is a good website and has some articles that are good for new investors.

Learn to Earn by Peter Lynch.

There's a bunch of other good books and references.  If you want to invest actively you should probably never stop studying.  But the above will give you a start & you can pick more books after that.

Good luck!