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[Thors Hammer]

I'm very new to the market, and I want to learn more before I take any action. What would you recommend for me to read (books, articles, forums etc) or to do.

Thanks,
TH

[mrmarket]

the Discussion forum is a good place to start. Are you more of a fundamental or techinal investor?

[Thors Hammer]

Well I'm not sure what the difference is... I've been playing with the idea of getting into investing, as I was going through some forums earlier today I came across a post from Spike and followed his link to this site. I am a teacher and I need something to do on the side that can become a nice supplement.

[Thors Hammer]

I read few articles that talked about fundamental and technical investors, and from what I gathered I think I would be technical investor with a hint of fundamental values.

TH

[Karel]

Moved thread to discussion forum.

[Shadow]

These are recommendations were made by Steckler on
another thread and should be considered good advice:

"24 Essential Lessions for Investment Success," William O'Neil

"Dave Landry on Swing Trading," David Landry

"Technical Analysis, A Personal Seminar," NY Institute of Finance


A book form the 80's that I think is still a good read is
Stan Weinstein's "Secrets for Profiting in Bull and Bear Markets"

Maybe a few others have ideas
Hope this helps and good luck
Shadow

[Gatorman]

3 Basic Rules

I'm very new to the market, and I want to learn more before I take any action. What would you recommend for me to read (books, articles, forums etc) or to do.

Thanks,
TH

1) Take any monies that would be wasted in union dues and invest it your own future through learning everything you can about stocks then buying stocks with those funds.
2) Read everything on each and every thread on this forum. Absorb what you can then re-read those that, at first, seem confusing.
3) Studiously avoid any system that includes Monkey Paws or has the VTP mentioned in it anywhere.

[scifos]

3) Studiously avoid any system that includes Monkey Paws or has the VTP mentioned in it anywhere.

Hahaha, why are you taking shots at the VTP creator and followers??

[Gatorman]

Hahaha, why are you taking shots at the VTP creator and followers??

Such advanced systems are far beyond the ability of mere mortals to either master or even merely comprehend. These should be left to be used by only those astute practitioners who understand the complexity and nuances involved.

Besides, he has enough problems just being a teacher without bringing additional ones into his life.

[Websman]

Such advanced systems are far beyond the ability of mere mortals to either master or even merely comprehend. These should be left to be used by only those astute practitioners who understand the complexity and nuances involved.

Besides, he has enough problems just being a teacher without bringing additional ones into his life.

This is a logical statement that Gator has made. Do not attemp to use the VTP, unless you possess the mental capacity to understand it. This is a system for advanced traders only.

Eventually, I am planning on developing a simplified version of the VTP that anyone will be able to comprehend.

[The Stock Boy]

I would suggest you follow the Adman's Outlook thread. It reads like an expensive newsletter, and an overwhelming number of his picks (if not all), have significant gains.
Something like 85% of his selections have risen 20% or more in a months time or less (one ran up like 65%!).
I am learning a lot from his posts, and I have been able to pick out additional stocks from IIC's Winner Watch List. I am more of a reader and learner than I am a poster, and have learned much from these threads, as well as made a few dollars along the way.

[Thors Hammer]

Thank you all for your eagerness to help a beginner. I will take this wealth of information and get my feet wet in a nice river.

TH

[df21084]

Welcome

Welcome to this forum. You have reached, in my opinion, the best investing forum there is on the internet.

Stick around. You can't HELP but learn from the folks here.

[jiesen]

Welcome

Yes, welcome indeed, TH! You've definitely found the best free forum for stock discussion in existence. Stick around, and you can't help but benefit from the wealth of information available here.

Just remember that not everything is a nail. (Get it, hammer, nail? I crack me up...)

[df21084]

jiesen

You crack me up too.