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Educational sites for the basics of investing.
Investopedia.com: Investment
education for everyone
http://investopedia.com/
Canadian-based, this free site focuses on investor education, contains
a dictionary of investment terms, tutorials, and features and articles
written for the site. Users can also subscribe to a free weekly newsletter
or email questions to staff.
Investment FAQ Home page
http://invest-faq.com/
The Investment FAQ is a collection of Frequently Asked Questions
and answers about investments and personal finance, including stocks,
bonds, options, discount brokers, information sources, retirement plans,
life insurance, etc. Use the FAQ as a comprehensive, unbiased introduction
and reference to investing. Investing beginners may take the tour for beginners, which includes
pointers to pages with advice, introductions to stocks and bonds, and
helpful reading material.
United States Government sites.
http://www.sec.gov/
Learn how the federal government SEC functions as the primary overseer
and regulator of the
Stock Exchanges and Quotes sites.
American Stock Exchange
http://amex.com
This site provides extensive information about the American Stock
Exchange. Find all you need to know about listing, market performance
charts and statistics, market broadcasts and the AMEX trading schedule.
Read the latest news headlines and quotes from AMEX, NASDAQ, and NYSE.
Additional sources and links provide in-depth information about the
history and workings of AMEX, expanded company and securities information,
big firm analyst recommendations, direct access to company web sites,
mutual fund quotes, market activity of the most active securities, and
sector overview charting, just to name a few!
Chicago Board of Trade
http://www.cbot.com/
Have you heard of investments in "futures" and
"options"? Find out about these investments and explore the
world of futures markets at CBOT.com, web site of the world's oldest,
largest and leading futures and options marketplace. Topics of interest
include:
"About the Exchange" which outlines the history of the CBOT
and its functions; "Market Info" introduces on-line visitors
to the market and information about market-based solutions to environmental
concerns. See also the "Knowledge Center" for lots more
information on investing.
NASDAQ
http://www.nasdaq.com
Home page of Nasdaq a screen-based, electronic trading market.
In addition to the latest quotes for stocks, mutual funds, and options,
learn how Nasdaq differs from other major stock markets and how this
market structure works. See "Market Makers" for descriptions
of different market-making firms and get an excellent introduction
to major stock markets at all subsites of "The Nasdaq Difference".
New York Stock Exchange
http://www.nyse.com
In addition to the latest stock quotes, information on companies
listed with the NYSE, and IPOs, get a comprehensive look at the world
of the NYSE -- home to floor trading and auction style buying and selling.
Quicken Financial Network
http://www.quicken.com
Find the latest market quotes, research a company, or personalize
a portfolio through this busy web site. Also offered: QUICKEN products
and services related to financial management (this is a commercial
site).
Yahoo Finance
http://quote.yahoo.com
This is an extension of the Yahoo! Web browser where you can find
information on everything from personal finance to international investment.
A wealth of information is offered through links under Finance and
Investment Web sites including: Quotes, Financial News, Internet Trading,
Mutual Funds, Bonds, Futures and Options, Banking, Insurance, Loans
and Financing, and Taxes. International students, and students fluent
in a foreign language, are encouraged to surf the site in that language – just
select your country of choice under the heading "World Finance".
Online Investment Companies sites.
Stocks
E-Trade
http://www.etrade.com
This is mainly an online investment service but head for the
"Knowledge Center" under "Investing" on the Home
Page and learn the basics of investing, about financial statements
and taxes, or advanced strategies on investing. Click HELP at the top
of the E*TRADE page to enter into the HELP CENTER. The Help Center
offers a glossary of investment and finance terms, online investing
help topics, and an index to the E-Trade web site.
Motley Fool
http://www.fool.com
Don’t be fooled by the approach of this online investor service.
Motley Fool focuses on the individual’s ability to manage her/his money
by providing a variety of links to learn the basics of personal investing
and even how to get out of debt. The usual updated stock quotes are
available but if you want more than that, try the Discussion Boards
or Stock Research sites.
Charles Schwab
http://www.schwab.com
If you need to learn what an investment portfolio is or how to
put one together, try this web address. Charles Schwab offers user-friendly
on-line brokerage services that encourage well-informed, individual
investors. Learn, how to research stocks through "Stock Analyzer," maneuver
through comprehensive details on mutual fund investment, bonds and
treasuries, CDs and Money Markets. Information for Asian and international
investors is also offered.
Stock-Trak
http://www.stocktrak.com/
Have fun without losing your shirt! Stock-Trak offers comprehensive
stock market games and simulation where you can practice investment
strategies, test theories, practice day trading, learn about the various
markets, and compete against your classmates, colleagues, or friends.
The answer to the personal investment student’s prayers!
Mutual Funds
Morningstar Mutual Funds
http://www.morningstar.com
Chicago-based Morningstar provides mutual fund, stock, and variable-annuity
investment information to institutional, corporate and individual investors.
Research and data at this web site is obtained from primary sources
and recognized secondary sources in an effort to offer unbiased analysis,
and insightful commentary. Under PRODUCTS, try
"Mutual Fund Reports" or "Mutual Fund 500" to find
out about the most popular fund families and funds that are ideal for
diversifying a portfolio.
Mutual Fund Connection—Investment Company Institute (ICI)
http://www.ici.org
"Mutual Fund Connection", an ICI sponsored web site,
focuses on improving public understanding of the mutual fund and investment
company industry and the policy issues that affect it, particularly
those involving legislation and regulation, the U.S. economy, and retirement
security. Site links include: ICI’s analyses of mutual fund industry
statistics, shareholder demographics, issues in mutual fund legislation
and regulation, mutual funds within the global economy, and shareholder
behavior during specific market events and cycles. Rather than addressing
questions about individual investments, the site offers unbiased analyses
of different aspects of the mutual fund industry.
Mutual Funds Advisor
http://www.mutual-funds-advisor.com .
Mutual Funds Advisor is a free and non-commercial website, providing articles on mutual funds, a glossary of commonly used mutual fund terms, listed mutual funds by family and information about them, news, historical facts and more.
Online Investment Magazines sites.
Kiplinger Online
http://www.kiplinger.com
This is an on-line version of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine.
Personal investment topics include: stocks, mutual funds, retirement,
saving and borrowing, home, insurance, taxes, kids and money, small
business, and spending. On-line services allow you to track your portfolio,
obtain stock quotes and research, option quotes, and currency rates.
Why invest in someone else’s company? Check out the Entrepreneur resource page!
Investing resources on the WWW
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