Where is the best place to learn about investing in stocks, bonds etc?

Question

I have about $20k and I would really love to learn how to play in the trade - stocks - bonds etc. I did find a website that offers a free intro to internet self trade - but it sounds a bit fishy. How do the big guns learn? Is it a university degree? I am from Australia. I tam willing toput in the hard yards, but dont know where to start!! HELP!

Answer 1

investopedia.com
Fool.com
bloomberg.com
and read any and all Benjamin Grahams books
main two are called the intelligent investor and security analisys

Answer 2

Read, read and yes read some more. There are tons of sites that say "this is how to invest". Note the millions of adds for quick money on TV. They all appeal to people who do not take time to learn about it. The number one thing is to get yourself to a place where you can buy a house. Money spent on rent is thrown away never to be seen again. To get there means having credit. Work your credit wisely and you can get there. Once you get a house you will enter the world of investing. To start...... 401K if you have it. But again if you don't have alot work on credit. Sure you could open an Etrade account and play a bit but this is money you can lose. Slow easy investments are the key to gaining money..... not the daytrading thing. You will make money and eventually it will snowball to the point to where you really have to think about where to invest it. Bottom line is to soak up everything you can get your hands on and get educated. A money market at a serious bank would be good such as Citibank.

Answer 3

I would honestly go find a couple books at the library and read about finances. You will always find several different ideas of what to do with your money and if you are just nervous about the whole thing I would suggest getting a full service broker who will know exactly what to do with your money.

Answer 4

Try www.nystockexc.com