| The world of trading and investment can be as | | | | software, electronic data - all at your finger tips. |
| frustrating as it can be rewarding! You need to be | | | | Seek out charting software and appropriate internet |
| prepared... | | | | sites - they are plentiful. |
| Firstly, decide if you are a trader or an investor. | | | | Ensure that you 'manage' your money and keep |
| An investor is someone who enters the stock | | | | some in reserve. |
| market inadvertently - usually via their superannuation | | | | Have the ability to quickly identify failures as well as |
| policies. A trader is someone who makes a decision | | | | successes. |
| to buy and sell shares via the stock market. This can | | | | Stock Market trading appeals to those who are a |
| be done online or by using the services of a stock | | | | little adventurous - rather than just placing their |
| broker. | | | | capital into bricks and mortar. |
| If you decide to become a trader - to win - you | | | | But - be mindful that portfolio values are less stable |
| must have a survival strategy... | | | | than real estate as they are continually moving up |
| You need to study the market yourself - not just | | | | and down. |
| rely on 'reading the news', or listening to others | | | | However - investing in the Stock Market means that |
| advice and tips. | | | | you are putting your money to work - be aware, |
| Take advantage of technology - computers, | | | | and enjoy the gains! |