How to invest in STOCKS

try stocktwits.com

Quote from Count_Chocula : try stocktwits.com

if u dont mind can u give more details on how to use the site .. I look into but there isnt any tutorial kind to understand about stocks .. can u help me ?

its a gamble so pick the coolest name or the company you use the most.

Generally pick stocks in alphabetical order. Something starting with aardvark should be pretty good.

Diversify
Pick strong companies that do something you understand
Buy stocks that pay a dividend
Set a portion aside for index funds
Understand that mutual funds charge an expense ratio of roughly 1-1.5%+
Understand that nothing is risk-free

Quote from aceboyhere : if u dont mind can u give more details on how to use the site .. I look into but there isnt any tutorial kind to understand about stocks .. can u help me ?

it's free, just set up an account there & you are in. just remember to put a dollar sign in fron of the stock name, like $dd = dupont. $nflx = netfilx, etc

If you are interested in short term trading, check this free ebook, "Stock Market Winners"
http://www.dojispace.com/stock_ma...index.html

Buy high. Sell higher.

Buy red.
Buy when it's out of favor.
Buy when sentiment and volatility is low.

Sell black.
Sell the news.
Sell the hype.
Sell when everyone else is buying.

Never buy without a plan to sell. It's a game, which means you have to know the rules. If you don't, then don't play.

You can't do it yourself. Look for professional investment newsletters.

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/n...etters.asp

Quote from PRINTABLECOUPON : its a gamble so pick the coolest name or the company you use the most.

Netflix! er, wait....

Quote from Deusxmachina : Netflix! er, wait....

it's paid handsomely to those who have shorted it

NETFLIX is overpriced, if it drops to $50, I still wouldn't like it.

Better stock is TQNT, absurdly low P/E for such a high growth company. Wait out the volatility in the markets right now and then purchase some. Don't try to make the "perfect trade" i.e. buying at the lowest price and selling at the highest. Don't try to time the bottoms, you'll just end up catching a falling knife. Know yourself and set tight stop losses (e.g. sell a bought stock if it suddenly drops by 10%).

Most of all, have fun, it's only money!