Books
- Books, both old and new, discussing the stock market, investment techniques, and various other topics including how to begin investing in the markets and what to look for in a company before investing.
Definitions
- Useful online dictionaries focusing on financial jargon. Extremely helpful when learning about financial indicators, balance sheets and stock price related ratios.
Financial News
- Web sites specializing in financial news related to the stock market and overall economy.
Learning resources
- Resources for new investors to begin learning about the stock market.
Online Communities
- Sites offering forums and discussion groups focused on various financial topics. While these can be useful to learn about stocks and discuss possible investment opportunities, you should be cautious in taking advice from others.
Online Stock Trading
- Web sites that offer brokerage services -- buying and selling stocks, bonds and mutual funds -- otherwise known as discount brokers. If you're looking to begin trading online one of these sites may be able to get you started.
In general, these sites offer investment research tools but do not offer advice on specific investments or investment strategies.
Podcasts
- The best podcasts discussing the stock market, investment strategies and getting started with investing. Podcasts are great way to begin learning about investment strategy and become familiar with the language of investing.
Research Tools
- Web sites offering free tools to research investment opportunities, stock price history, financial indicators and company developments.