new to investing

itWASaDREAM · #1 10-07-2007, 01:48 PM

I am wanting to start investing in stocks. what I have been doing is spending a lot of time reading about stocks and trying to get the basics figured out.

I read through a lot of the posts here ad realize how little I actually know. does anyone have an good resources that I can look over for help getting the basics. also what is an acceptable starting bankroll for a first time investor?

are there any mock programs or sites I can use to make fake trades and get it down?

all help I very appreciated.

SlowHabit · #2 10-07-2007, 02:25 PM

Mock programs / fake trades are like play money poker.

Read the FAQ.

ItalianFX · #3 10-07-2007, 02:30 PM

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Mock programs / fake trades are like play money poker.

Read the FAQ.

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I agree. Fake trades actually cause you to research less because you know that you won't actually lose anything.

OP, is there a certain type of investing you plan on doing?