Street
Wise: A Guide for Teen Investors
Table
of Contents
Introduction
Chapter
1 -- Whats In This For You ?
When
it comes to making money in the stock market, time is the
best tool for maximizing profit. Why you should start now.
Chapter
2- Stock Market 101
Take
a brief and Street Wise tour of investing basics to learn
what you need to get going.
Chapter
3 - Stock Picking 102
Now that youve mastered
the basics, practice the finer points of stock picking, reading
a ticker, finding your investing style and more.
Chapter
4 -- The Nuts and Bolts of Buying Stocks
Theres
nothing like investing real money in stocks to get your attention.
Here are some strategies for buying and selling successfully.
Chapter
5 -- "I Remember My First Stock"
Financial
notables talk about their early investment successes and mistakes
and the lessons they learned from their first market moves.
Chapter
6 -- Mutual Respect: Funds
What
are the pros and cons of investing in mutual funds? Which
funds are especially kid-friendly? Also, a kids fund
manager talks about his strategies.
Chapter
7 -- Bear Wrestling
If
youre into investing for the long haul, someday youll
face a bear market -- a sustained market slide. Advice on
dealing with the downside.
Chapter
8 --- Joining the Club
Investment
clubs are a terrific way to learn more about investing, meet
kids with similar interests and maybe even make some money.
Heres how to start one.
Chapter
9 --- Trading Games
Investing
contests get the competitive juices flowing, and the prizes
arent bad either. Check out some of the most popular
stock market games and learn some winners tips. Also:
can you replicate success in stock market games?
Chapter
10 Navigating the Internet and other Resources
Take
a look at some fabulous resources, including Web sites run
by teens and others managed by financial firms..
Chapter
11 Making A Living on Wall Street
If
youre really hooked, you may be considering a career
in the financial world. Here is a guide to getting started.
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