Is Barron Magazine a good guide for investing?

Question

I am new to investing.

Answer 1

I have liked the information in Barrons as well.

I have one caveat in that most sources lean a bit to side of the corporations and not the investors for a variety of reasons. The corps. have the money and the reporters need a positive relationship with them to get information which means they can't be too hard on them either.

If you are new to investing it is very good to seek more sources of information.

But something you will learn is much is "noise".  What you will learn over time is to "filter" that noise to hear the overall "tone" of what is being said by all.

Take everything with a grain of salt.

Good Luck.

Answer 2

Yes.  I like Barron's because they have a lot of information.  They also have customized charting of stocks.

Answer 3

It's a fine magazine, and very influential. When a positive article comes out in Barron's it can move the stock price substantially, at least in the short run. You can get some good stock tips there.

But be careful! Their articles are not always right. They had an article declaring GM a buy about a month ago!!