Suggestion for learning about stocks?

nateadams2 · 11-22-2015, 01:53 PM

Not so much for trying to live off the stock market. I have a full time job. My employer matches my retirement. However, I don't know jack about how to read/interpret stocks and mutual funds.

Not asking anyone for specific stock advice or anything along those lines. I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend a website or a few good books on learning the basics of the market and on mutual funds.

JMarchand1981 · 11-22-2015, 02:02 PM

Gimme a few moments. I will get you the name of the book I use a reference point to evaluate stocks.

JMarchand1981 · 11-22-2015, 02:06 PM

To start this might help. However, I have always taken you to be very intelligent so I think this would be beneath your level of understanding.

How To Invest - For Dummies

JMarchand1981 · 11-22-2015, 02:07 PM

How to Buy Stocks: Louis C. Engel, Henry R. Hecht: 9780316353809: Amazon.com: Books

High-Level Investing For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Fidelity, vanguard and etrade all have excellent education series as well

chezball · 11-22-2015, 02:09 PM

Dwade Collector this is the go to guy on this site,to learn about stocks.
Don't be fooled by the title,all the stock info is inside this thread.
http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/o...-pictures.html

JMarchand1981 · 11-22-2015, 02:09 PM

I use a book called "equities" but I cannot remember the authors name.

nateadams2 · 11-22-2015, 02:19 PM

Thanks a lot. I sent you a PM, hopefully not too long winded. I live across the street from a Barnes & Noble. I will probably pick up at least one of those books to get started researching this week.

JMarchand1981 · 11-22-2015, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nateadams2

Thanks a lot. I sent you a PM, hopefully not too long winded. I live across the street from a Barnes & Noble. I will probably pick up at least one of those books to get started researching this week.

Pm replied to.

CMpunk13 · 11-22-2015, 04:15 PM

I can give you my intro to investments text book after my class is done in December. Just cover shipping.
Used to be a Finance major but switching to Human Resource Management, so I don't need the book.
Just drop me a pm then.

TheFrenzy · 11-22-2015, 04:48 PM

Just turned 29 and gave my uncle in finance a call about this exact thing. He gave me:

1. The Intelligent Investor

2. The Behavior Gap

I'm almost to Thanksgiving break and I'll be able to start going through them.

jrinne17 · 11-22-2015, 04:49 PM

Take a class at your local College. I took a stock and bonds investment in College and it was the best class I took.

coltsnsox07 · 11-22-2015, 05:16 PM

Invest in oil and gold, then wait for Trump to start a couple wars a year from now and watch them quadruple!!

JMarchand1981 · 11-22-2015, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by coltsnsox07

Invest in oil and gold, then wait for Trump to start a couple wars a year from now and watch them quadruple!!

Oil might be a decent long term play. I don't like it but many do. Gold? In a bad economy there are few greater investments than gold. I just don't like to hedge and hope for unemployment.

nateadams2 · 11-22-2015, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFrenzy

Just turned 29 and gave my uncle in finance a call about this exact thing. He gave me:

1. The Intelligent Investor

2. The Behavior Gap

I'm almost to Thanksgiving break and I'll be able to start going through them.

I turned 26 back in August. My retirement is going into mutual funds. I am just one of these people that can't stand the idea of not knowing what is going on with my money. I don't like the mindset of "let them handle it. I don't know what any of it means".

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Originally Posted by jrinne17

Take a class at your local College. I took a stock and bonds investment in College and it was the best class I took.

I'm not taking any classes right now, but the next step education wise is for my doctorate. I plan on going back to CRNA school once I get the required experience and certifications. I won't have any chance to take a class. I may look into an online class situation though.

JohnRyno · 11-22-2015, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nateadams2

Not so much for trying to live off the stock market. I have a full time job. My employer matches my retirement. However, I don't know jack about how to read/interpret stocks and mutual funds.

Not asking anyone for specific stock advice or anything along those lines. I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend a website or a few good books on learning the basics of the market and on mutual funds.

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nateadams2 · 11-22-2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnRyno

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trixstar · 11-22-2015, 10:08 PM

I'm going to suggest a more general "money information" type approach not necessarily just stocks.

Planet Money : NPR

Dave Ramsey - only for his advice on managing debt. I do not like his "preachy" approach nor do I really like his investment suggestions. He is however REALLY good at helping with managing debt.

Money Management and Personal Finance | The Dough Roller
I've been a big fan of Rob Berger's Dough Roller podcast, he tends to dive deeper into things (and do math sometimes) to back up his philosophy.

Clark Howard is excellent as well.

Clark Howard on Demand - Free App for Android and Apple | Clark Howard

Marketplace Money
Freakonomics
Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal
Mad Fientist
Brian Preston, the money guy
Motley Fool podcasts (there's three)

I just find it much easier to listen to podcasts while I'm working

longisland · 11-23-2015, 07:44 AM

Khan Academy has a great finance and economics section for people just starting to pick up investing.

patchgenie · 11-23-2015, 08:45 AM

i'd recommend peter lynch's books for just starting out. they are pretty helpful and have some good info in them.

rudyjustinfarrell · 11-23-2015, 08:59 AM

Rule #1. Don't buy a book.. visit your local library and check out a book. Plus you can browse current money magazines (Forbes, Kiplingers, etc...).

Don't let all the graphics on tv give you anxiety. Understanding the stock market and vocabulary is fairly simple.

Making money? totally different story.

freethrowtommy · 11-23-2015, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by nateadams2

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roc21 · 11-23-2015, 09:26 AM

Watch Mad money with Kramer...

SanAntonioSpurs · 11-23-2015, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by roc21

Watch Mad money with Kramer...

If you decide to go this route, do the exact opposite of what he says.

JMarchand1981 · 11-23-2015, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SanAntonioSpurs

If you decide to go this route, do the exact opposite of what he says.

This. By the time Kramer endorses, the market has spoken.

Dwade Collector · 11-24-2015, 08:57 AM

Never invest in mutual funds, its the biggest scam ran by banks

11-22-2015, 02:09 PM	#5
chezball Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North East Beatoff USA Posts: 21,680 jabber	Dwade Collector this is the go to guy on this site,to learn about stocks. Don't be fooled by the title,all the stock info is inside this thread. http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/o...-pictures.html Last edited by chezball; 11-22-2015 at 02:12 PM.

11-22-2015, 02:19 PM	#7
nateadams2 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 2,350 nateadams3	Thanks a lot. I sent you a PM, hopefully not too long winded. I live across the street from a Barnes & Noble. I will probably pick up at least one of those books to get started researching this week. __________________ Looking for: Tom Brady, Carmelo Anthony Any other patriots starters

11-22-2015, 04:49 PM	#11
jrinne17 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Greenville, WI Posts: 1,912 jrinne	Take a class at your local College. I took a stock and bonds investment in College and it was the best class I took. __________________ Looking for certain cards of Khalil Greene (MAGA)

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longisland Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 3,192	Khan Academy has a great finance and economics section for people just starting to pick up investing. __________________ 2013-14 Panini Select Black Friday John Tavares 7/35 20%

11-23-2015, 08:59 AM	#20
rudyjustinfarrell Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12,708 rudyjustinfarrell	Rule #1. Don't buy a book.. visit your local library and check out a book. Plus you can browse current money magazines (Forbes, Kiplingers, etc...). Don't let all the graphics on tv give you anxiety. Understanding the stock market and vocabulary is fairly simple. Making money? totally different story. __________________ Always willing to talk shop or B/S/T.

11-22-2015, 01:53 PM	#1
nateadams2 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 2,350 nateadams3	Suggestion for learning about stocks? Not so much for trying to live off the stock market. I have a full time job. My employer matches my retirement. However, I don't know jack about how to read/interpret stocks and mutual funds. Not asking anyone for specific stock advice or anything along those lines. I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend a website or a few good books on learning the basics of the market and on mutual funds. __________________ Looking for: Tom Brady, Carmelo Anthony Any other patriots starters

11-22-2015, 02:02 PM	#2
JMarchand1981 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 34,438	Gimme a few moments. I will get you the name of the book I use a reference point to evaluate stocks.

11-22-2015, 02:06 PM	#3
JMarchand1981 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 34,438	To start this might help. However, I have always taken you to be very intelligent so I think this would be beneath your level of understanding. How To Invest - For Dummies

11-22-2015, 02:07 PM	#4
JMarchand1981 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 34,438	How to Buy Stocks: Louis C. Engel, Henry R. Hecht: 9780316353809: Amazon.com: Books High-Level Investing For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies Fidelity, vanguard and etrade all have excellent education series as well

11-22-2015, 04:15 PM	#9
CMpunk13 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 1,752	I can give you my intro to investments text book after my class is done in December. Just cover shipping. Used to be a Finance major but switching to Human Resource Management, so I don't need the book. Just drop me a pm then.

11-22-2015, 04:48 PM	#10
TheFrenzy Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texan in AZ Posts: 44,115	Just turned 29 and gave my uncle in finance a call about this exact thing. He gave me: 1. The Intelligent Investor 2. The Behavior Gap I'm almost to Thanksgiving break and I'll be able to start going through them.

11-22-2015, 05:16 PM	#12
coltsnsox07 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 22,197	Invest in oil and gold, then wait for Trump to start a couple wars a year from now and watch them quadruple!!

11-22-2015, 10:08 PM	#17
trixstar Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 24,173 stunner316	I'm going to suggest a more general "money information" type approach not necessarily just stocks. Planet Money : NPR Dave Ramsey - only for his advice on managing debt. I do not like his "preachy" approach nor do I really like his investment suggestions. He is however REALLY good at helping with managing debt. Money Management and Personal Finance \| The Dough Roller I've been a big fan of Rob Berger's Dough Roller podcast, he tends to dive deeper into things (and do math sometimes) to back up his philosophy. Clark Howard is excellent as well. Clark Howard on Demand - Free App for Android and Apple \| Clark Howard Marketplace Money Freakonomics Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal Mad Fientist Brian Preston, the money guy Motley Fool podcasts (there's three) I just find it much easier to listen to podcasts while I'm working

11-23-2015, 08:45 AM	#19
patchgenie Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,919 americansportscards	i'd recommend peter lynch's books for just starting out. they are pretty helpful and have some good info in them.

11-23-2015, 09:26 AM	#22
roc21 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Posts: 2,883	Watch Mad money with Kramer... __________________ Vikings fan...but pc Dolphins for my son

11-24-2015, 08:57 AM	#25
Dwade Collector Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,200	Never invest in mutual funds, its the biggest scam ran by banks