2006-07-26 09:26:25 · 3 answers · asked by mushie 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
The S&P 500 index or the Russell indexes include more stocks and therefore are a better indicator of the Market as a whole. You usually hear of the Dow or NASDAQ which are the most commonly report so those are okay to use also as a guide.
If you are new to investing I would start with mutual funds.
2006-07-26 09:31:08 · answer #1 · answered by KE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the best "monitor" but i would definitely suggest joining the motley fool website (fool.com). it's a free site and explains anything and everything financial to "fools" like us, from the most basic to the most complex questions....
2006-07-26 16:31:36 · answer #2 · answered by jeffie813 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MorningStar.com
2006-07-26 16:29:22 · answer #3 · answered by smecky809042003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋