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Stock Market 101

Although unrelated to Boston History, the primary theme of this web site, included here is a group of pages relating to the stock market. This author has compiled highlights of personal experiences in buying stocks, and thought it would be beneficial to others to publish this information now. Remember, the stock market is extremely risky. The following may be useful to potential first time investors (always seek professional financial and/or legal advice of course, this is not, and should not be considered financial and/or legal advice).

The Basics

• Retirement Goals
• Stocks
• Bonds
• Mutual Funds
• Long & Short Index ETFs

Evaluating Stocks

• Financial Statements
• Intra-Industry
• Varying Industries
• When to Buy

Risky Business

• Derivatives
• Penny Stocks
• Day Trading

Resources

• Investing Glossary
• Stock Market Slang Terms
• Useful Sites

Local History

• First Mutual Fund in U.S.