What is the fastest way to learn online shares trading very quickly? [more inside]
posted by gttommy on Jul 19, 2009 - 10 answers

I have started dabbling in the stock market again, and I've been trying to figure out why conventional wisdom suggests that trading in round lots (usually of 100) is better than trading odd lots (<100). Can you help? [more inside]
posted by Deep Dish on Jan 28, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm doing an experiment about socks and want to find data about the commodity price of merino wool. My problem is that I know nothing about trading/stock/commodities vernacular and am having difficulties finding a good place to start. [more inside]
posted by 10ch on Nov 16, 2008 - 4 answers

Investing/Day Trading -Why is it bad to pick stocks off the losers of the day assuming they will rebound? [more inside]
posted by SirStan on Oct 27, 2008 - 29 answers

What are your trading rules? [more inside]
posted by unSane on Jul 24, 2008 - 24 answers

NASD licenses (specifically series 7 & 63) requires company sponsorship to obtain. Once obtained, you need company sponsorship to maintain the licenses. Is there a company who will maintain your licenses for you while you are not working in the financial industry? Perhaps for a fee on top of the annual registration costs? I believe you have two years from separation with your employer to obtain a new sponsor.
posted by lawstudent09 on Oct 6, 2007 - 5 answers

Help me ascertain the correct job title for a character I’m writing who deals in high stakes international finance. Difficulty level: I have a limited understanding about stocks, bonds, or securities. [more inside]
posted by np312 on Sep 14, 2007 - 8 answers

Help me leverage my ability to pick failing companies. [more inside]
posted by Ryvar on Jun 4, 2007 - 13 answers

Speculating Filter: What happens to the value of a Put Option if the underlying stock halts trading and/or goes bankrupt? [more inside]
posted by de void on Apr 27, 2006 - 9 answers

Opinions on the best online online brokerage out there right now? I want to buy some stocks and do a little trading for myself away from my retirement account which is handled by a professional. Hard to pick between the big boys (e-trade, scottrade, etc.) or maybe there's a better option I'm not aware of. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
posted by BillBishop on Dec 28, 2005 - 11 answers

How does "after hours" stock trading work? Is it something a small time stockholder can take advantage of, or only for the big wheels? [more inside]
posted by aladfar on Jan 13, 2005 - 9 answers

I've saved a little bit of money and have decided to invest it in the stock market. I don't have alot to invest but it is certainly something I can and plan on building on.The question now is what online trader to go with. Any reccomendations for online traders with low minimum starting balances and good learning tools for beginners would be greatly appreciated.
posted by ttrendel on Nov 15, 2004 - 7 answers

I just graduated law school and have received a significant amount of money in graduation gifts. I'd like to "invest" the money in the market but I have no idea how to do that. I'd like to use online investment software that is very intuitive. Any suggestions?
posted by adrober on May 11, 2004 - 15 answers

Online brokers...there's about a zillion of the darn things. Any of the Mefi gang have experiences, good or bad, that they'd like to share to help me pick one? I'm not a day trader, I won't be doing huge amounts of transactions, but I'd like to be able to get away from the seriously high commission fees I'm paying for buy and sell orders through my current broker. (Especially since they do nothing but place the order...it's not like they offer advice or anything.)
posted by dejah420 on Apr 29, 2004 - 8 answers

I'd like to start investing in stocks. What's the best way to get started in a safe, conservative way. ETFs maybe?
posted by oissubke on Jan 8, 2004 - 7 answers