Books for beginners.QA Are there any books that I could purchase to help me understand the stock market and how it operates? I would like for this book to be easy enough for a sixth grader to understand. -- O. Jackson Nashville, Tennessee “Nashville” redirects here. For other uses, see Nashville (disambiguation). Nashville is the capital and the second most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee, after Memphis. First, let me commend you for having the courage to actively seek help understanding the stock market. That's the first step to becoming a successful investor. There are several books available for the novice investor. Any of these offerings can enhance your knowledge of the stock market, but you'll have to decide which book best suits the way you like to learn. We recommend Investing for Dummies by Eric Tyson (IDG IDG International Data Group IDG Integrated Drive Generator IDG Installation Design Guide IDG Internet Discussion Group IDG Inset Dielectric Guide IDG International Dangerous Goods (mail, shipping) Books Worldwide, $19.99); Getting Started in Stocks, 3rd Edition by Alvin D. Hall (John Wiley John Wiley may refer to:
I would also encourage you to read the financial pages of your local newspaper and pick up the Wall Street Journal or Investor's Business Daily Investor's Business Daily (IBD) is a national newspaper in the United States, published Monday through Friday, that covers international business, finance, and the global economy. Founded in 1984 by William O'Neil, its headquarters are in Los Angeles, California. . Start off slowly, but begin applying your book knowledge in the real world of investing, making sure you've grasped the concepts and principles presented in the books. You might also want to visit www.blackenterprise.com or www.fool.com (The Motley Fool) to pick up tips on investing. As you become more familiar with investing terms, your knowledge of investing should increase. In our November issue, we will cover this subject in "Investing 101," the first part of a series on investing. --Matthew S. Scott Mail your finance questions to Ask B.E., BLACK ENTERPRISE, 130 Fifth Ave., New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 1001 or send an e-mail to scottm@blackenterprise.com. |
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