Investing Basics

What is a fund? A fund is a pool of money collected from many investors to be invested in a portfolio of stocks. These funds are managed by professional money managers that invest the pool of money on the behalf of the investors. Funds are a hands off way for people to invest their money. […]

What is Stock Picking Picking stocks is choosing to invest in an individual company. When you invest in a company you own a share of that company. The more shares you own the bigger percent owner of the company you become. For example, owning a share of Apple costs ~$180 and there are approximately 16

Researching stocks comes down to finding good ideas, understanding the company, and using metrics to identify fair valuations. Good ideas come from a wide variety of places, and most importantly from your everyday experience. Good research comes from a good understanding of the company and using the proper metrics to determine its valuation.  IDEAS The