Where can I find an online tutorial to help me understand stocks and investing?

Question

I need something that will explain it to the complete novice. I don't even know enough to really know how to ask! I want to know definitions of things like stocks, options, bonds, brokerage, etc, and all about investing.

Answer 1

Stock is an ownership interest in a company, also known as “shares” in a company. When you own stock in a company, you are a shareholder and may be entitled to receive dividends if the company is profitable.

If you are new to the stock market, some research is necessary to be done on your part.

Try the below url:

http://www.sogotrade.com/Help/FAQ.aspx

For New visitors, it has extensive information available like:

How do I get started?

How do I fund my account to buy stock?

and Investing section gives information like:

How does the stock market work?

What are the risks and advantages of investing in the stock market?

How do I choose what to buy?

What are some tips for beginning investors?

The following tutorials might be helpful to you:

Definitions: http://www.sogotrade.com/Help/Glossary.a...

http://ezinearticles.com/?Stock-Investin...

http://ezinearticles.com/?Things-to-Know...

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Buy-Sto...

Answer 2

Hi,

I have just the blog for you, check this out:

http://where-to-invest.blogspot.com

Answer 3

Many of the discount stockbrokers have outstanding tutorials on their Web site.  See this guide for a list of them, as well as some of the other top investing resources on the Web.

Answer 4

The Motley Fool. GREAT tutorials