| What is the difference between private placements | | | | for the stock. It is important not to judge a stock by |
| and an IPO? What does a stock's P/E or price per | | | | it's price. A high priced stock doesn't mean it isn't |
| earnings indicate? When is the best time to buy a | | | | worth it and a lower priced stock doesn't |
| stock? What does it mean to short sell a stock? | | | | automatically mean it is a bargain. These are some |
| What do the high and lows of the fifty-two week | | | | basics that beginners should know about stocks. |
| range indicate? Is it a good idea to diversify a | | | | Another thing that a beginner needs to know about |
| portfolio? Stocks can be very complicated especially | | | | stocks is that it is important to diversify your |
| to someone who has never done anything with | | | | portfolio. It is not a good idea to have too much |
| them. But, once you learn the terminology and | | | | money in one stock because if that stock has trouble |
| understand the process stocks are not that difficult | | | | then your whole portfolio will be in trouble. It is not a |
| to understand. If you are new to stocks and the | | | | good idea to have half your money in one industry |
| stock market then you need to be introduced to a | | | | like construction, technology or food stuffs. Basically, |
| few basic topics. | | | | it is good to have variety in your portfolio. By the |
| One of the basic topics that you need to know | | | | same principle, it is a good idea to not just have |
| about stocks is buying stocks. When you buy stocks | | | | stocks, but to invest in other things like mutual funds. |
| you need to first of all know what the company | | | | The bottom line is do not put all your money in one |
| does. To start off it maybe a good idea to buy | | | | place. This is another important thing that a beginner |
| stocks from companies that you know about. For | | | | needs to know about stocks. |
| instance, if you really like Apple's products and their | | | | These tips certainly won't answer all your questions, |
| service then you should look up the Apple stock. It is | | | | but they are a good place to start. If want further |
| often helpful to look at internet sites to look up | | | | advice then you should consult the internet or other |
| stocks and gather information about stocks. You | | | | free resources like investing magazines. But, if you |
| should look at the P/E ratio or price per earnings. The | | | | really want serious assistance and advice then you |
| price per earnings should be pretty low. You should | | | | could consult a stock broker or a financial specialist. If |
| also look at the fifty-two week range. If the price is | | | | you put time into learning about stocks and the |
| at the lower end of the fifty-two week range then | | | | stock market then you will won't be a beginner for |
| the stock may go up. Also, if is at the lower end of | | | | long. |
| the range this means you probably aren't overpaying | | | | |