how do i learn to play the stock market?

Question

quickest way to get involved in the stock market, with no knowledge at all

Answer 1

First thing to consider, Gary - it is not "play", it is work.

You can play the slots and you can play the ponies, but the stock market is work.

Answer 2

Take some money that you don't need (if such a thing exists) and put it into the market through a site like Sharebuilder.com. The stock or ETF you choose does not matter. As you watch your investment go up and down you'll be forced into a "crash course" about the market. Think of that money as tuition for a class on the market. After about 6 months-year, take your new found knowledge and start making really smart investments.

Answer 3

The Stock Market IS NOT A GAME.

Answer 4

There are a lot of quick ways, but the way you write your question has me convinced that you will lose your money quickly as well.

You need to do research into the market before you invest. Don't be so quick to jump in. If you did, I would bet that you would lose money.

Answer 5

Read Money Magazine and other financial trade publications. Also read articles in Yahoo finance, etc.

It's simple and if you start off with a base fund that you keep long-term, you will be better off. Don't start off trading as a short-timer - you will lose money.

You must build a base account with safer investments first and go from there. It's very simple.

Answer 6

Try some stock trading simulators, like at investopedia.com. Browse Yahoo! Finance and MSN money central.

Answer 7

I 'd rather see you going to las vegas than playing stock without good knowledge. At least in Las Vegas you have free drink and room.
Yes you could learn invest by yourself. it is your money, you should know how to do with it. for starter check this site out.

http://www.pathtoinvesting.org/index_fla...
http://www.stockcharts.com
http://www.streettalklive.com>... university. a lot amount of information. It will serve you well
I accumulate in good amount in 401k at the young age.I could share with you. when consider invest in stock market. you should consider basic 3 things:

fundamental analysis==(economic data,finincial health, management, business model, competetion)>>what to buy

technical analysis==(chart+indicator)>> when to buy

Sentiment/schycho analysis==>>mood of investor, Contrarian point of view.
Market cycle===>> check out book Trader Almanac by jeff hirsch will give you inside stuff
When you combine 3 thing, It is one of the powerful knowledge goinh with you for the rest of your live

At the age of 32. my 401k is amassed 71,000.00 and 30000.00 in taxble account. by follow simple rule

Answer 8

the best trading software http://tradingsolution.info
i have attended a lot of seminars, read counless books on forex trading and it all cost me thousands of dollars. the worst thing was i blew up my first account. after that i opened another account and the same thing happened again. i started to wonder why i couldn,t make any money in forex trading. at first i thought i knew everything about trading. finally i found that the main problem i have was i did not have the right mental in trading. as we know that psychology has great impact on our trading result. apart from psychology issue, there is another problem that we have to address. they are money management, market analysis, and entry/exit rules. to me money management is important in trading. i opened another account and start to trade profitably after i learnt from my past mistake. i don't trade emotionally anymore.
if you are serious about trading you need to address your weakness and try to fix it. no forex guru can make you Professional trader unless you want to learn from your mistake.

Answer 9

Winning at Stock Trading
By: Gay Redmile

Knowledge is everything...Read....read...and Read again all that you can!

Good Luck

Answer 10

Find a quarter pound stick of dynamite and light the fuse while you hold it. The end result will be about the same.