Should I invest in stocks? How do i go about it?

le_loup

ps3home wrote: »

My question is where should I start?

Read a book.

redbuzzard

jimjames wrote: »

Easy - start with a large fortune and trade regularly using all the tips you can find!

Not forgetting to make sure you time the market too.

IronWolf

If it is something you want to get into then be prepared to do a lot of reading and research, and that is before you even step into the market.

And then there is all the reading and research into the actual stocks, and you're still not guaranteed to actually find anything worth investing in, and you could be no good at it.

It is really only something you should do if you enjoy it because its very time consuming. I would first make sure you have a cash buffer in a savings account, especially as you're self employed.

Then think about some investment trusts or tracker funds depending on what kind of investing style you prefer.

atush

robtgossard wrote: »

I can only speak from my experience; stock markets can trick even the pros into making losses. If you are bent towards making investments, I suggest look for long-term avenues that allow you to easily liquidate your investment, like precious metals.

Appalling advice to a newbie.

And I say this as a gold investor who would not touch gold at these levels.

A_Flock_Of_Sheep

Old mutton chops here likes Equity Income

ps3home

Thanks for all the advice. Given me plenty to think about!