how can i learn about investments and stock trading and all this stuff? any books recomended?

Answer 1

It depends on whether you want to be a fundamentals investor, or a trader using technical analysis and a computer.

Here's some books for the latter.

"Which Is Better, Buy-and-Hold or Market Timing?"

"Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Market Timer

The Beginner's Bible in Technical Analysis is:
Edwards & McGee"Tech. Anal. Of Stock Trends"

Droke, ClifTechnical Analysis Simplified

Kahn, Michael N.Tech. Anal. Plain & Simple

Kamich, Bruce M.How Technical Analysis Works

Lefevre, EdwinReminiscences of a Stock Operator

Lofton, ToddGetting Started in Futures

Lowenstein, RogerBuffet (Warren)-The Making of a Capitalist

O'Neil, William J.How to Make Money in Stocks

Oz, TonyHow to Make Money From Wall Street

Rotella, Robert P.Elements of Successful Trading, The

Schwager, JackStock Market Wizards

Schwager, Jack D.New Market Wizards

Sperandeo, VictorTrader Vic-Methods of a Wall Street Master

Wasendorf, RussellAll About Futures

Slutsky, Scot and Darrell JobmanComplete Guide to Electronic Futures Trading, The

Test your theories on a trading simulator at the below references. You'll also find good references there.

Answer 2

There are great books out there. Remember to check your public library. It seems so many people have forgotten about this 'best kept secret'.

If you are looking for something 'blue collar', I'll be starting an US stock market investing blog in a few months. Keep an eye out or send me a note if you're interested. Good luck, it's the most fulfilling thing you'll ever do.

Answer 3

The following book is a geat introduction to the different markets. I used an earlier version of it when teaching a Money & Capital Markets at Berkeley and used this version for an independent study I taught at Wharton.

It includes descriptions of the varios financial instruments, some details about how they trade and who trades them.

Foundations of Financial Markets and Institutions by Fabozzi, Modigliani, Ferri and Jones.

Answer 4

For shares, read "Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits" by Philip Fisher. Warren Buffet ascribes to his teachings.

For general view on finance, read Robert Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad, Poor Dad".

Answer 5

For books, check out my Amazon list:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/listmania/fullview/R5DVC6XMKXTJM/ref=cm_rna_own_lm/103-9947962-9837452

Answer 6

Try www.motleyfool.com