|
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend Bookmark this thread |
This topic is archived. |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (1/22-2007 thru 12/14/2010) |
Subdivisions (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:13 PM Original message |
How does one get started investing in the stock market? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
av8rdave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:15 PM Response to Original message |
1. Want to know how to make a small fortune in the market? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
NJmaverick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:16 PM Response to Original message |
2. I am not a stock expert, but I do know this much |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:34 PM Response to Reply #2 |
19. Or ETFs |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:16 PM Response to Original message |
3. Search discount online brokers. There are many you can use with pretty much no minimum |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
lapfog_1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:24 PM Response to Reply #3 |
11. Set up an account |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
4. Prob'ly the best thing to do is call a broker--Edward D. Jones, or one of those. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
endarkenment (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
5. Just send me all your money and I will burn it up for you. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Lerkfish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
6. 1. locate the stock market, 2. face the opposite way, 3. run like hell |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
ixion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:18 PM Response to Reply #6 |
7. exactly |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Subdivisions (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:23 PM Response to Reply #6 |
10. ROFL! n/t |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
SteppingRazor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:19 PM Response to Original message |
8. It's way safer to buy mutual funds. Stay away from putting all your eggs in one basket. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DrDan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:20 PM Response to Original message |
9. stick with quality stocks - do not try to get rich quick |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:25 PM Response to Reply #9 |
13. That's all about risk and amount you are risking. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
ipfilter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:25 PM Response to Original message |
12. I read about investing in stocks |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Imperialism Inc. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
14. Zecco.com is a place where you can buy and sell stocks on your own. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Coyote_Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
15. You need to understand |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Speck Tater (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
16. Simple |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Idealism (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:30 PM Response to Original message |
17. Honestly, it is the best time to invest |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
T Wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:34 PM Response to Original message |
18. ala Steve Martin - "First, get a million dollars." After that, it becomes easier. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
FormerDittoHead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:37 PM Response to Original message |
20. Invest in mutual funds like Fidelity, Vanguard, etc. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
21. You pretty much have to buy stuff through brokerage firms. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
MazeRat7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 04:57 PM Response to Original message |
22. Open an account with one of the on-line brokers... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
SheilaT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 05:00 PM Response to Original message |
23. One huge problem with mutual funds |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
lib2DaBone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-02-08 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
24. Stay away from Stocks. What you are seeing now is the final fleeceing of the faithfull.. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) | Thu May 02nd 2024, 04:42 PM Response to Original message |
Advertisements [?] |
Top |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (1/22-2007 thru 12/14/2010) |
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Home | Discussion Forums | Journals | Store | Donate
About DU | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.
© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC