Joe123:
If you are going to invest in stocks, I highly highly recommend the Motley Fool. Great great articles.
One of the absolute best websites out there. And, if you are serious about investing in stock, I also recommend you investigate their newsletter subscriptions. Might as well get some real expert advice, and aside from the actual tips and recommendations on where to put your money, they are committed to education.
Myself, I play options, but I also paid quite a bit of money to play this game. But contrary to stereotypes and cliches, options are a great way to control your risk, but you really need to know what you are doing. Lots of traders out there - I am not talking about day-traders!! (Not every "trader" has a time frame of one day or less!
) - are making 3% - 15% a month (traders generally measure their ROI on a monthly basis, if they`re doing it for a living).
There is unquestionably some real bargains out there. Way too much uncertainty and fear means lots of good, solid companies are being dragged into the mud by this ugly market. Which means when confidence is restored - 12/24/36+(!) months from now, there will be double to triple digit returns out there.
And, there are many ways to do this, but I still like gold and silver.
Feel free to pm me if you like.
Have fun and please control your risk.
Mike `Smitty` Smith
P.S. As a JV partner in 17+ properties, let me also say that following the REIN system - especially right now with cash flow available - is also an excellent way to invest. Its just more long term and less liquid than the equity and derivative markets.
P.P.S. You could also look into IBD, William O`Neill`s books, and really, nothing - nothing! - beats Van K Tharps classic; "Trade your way to Financial Freedom". I may have strayed though Joe from your original query, as you were looking for stock tips. Sorry