Online share dealing - a stock market guide
Online share dealing can seem like a nightmare to the First Time Investor. And without help you are bound to fall prey to the stock market sharks. But don't worry when it comes to online share dealing we have answers.
We explain of the mysteries of buying shares, selling shares, investing in the stock market and picking the right stockbroker.
For the absolute beginner to online share dealing, there's a section giving you the lowdown on shares - why people buy shares, why shares rise, why they fall and how the stock market decides share prices.
We've also included a broader guide to the stock market that explains the gyrations of the FTSE 100 and gives a little history about Europe's biggest stocks and shares market - the London Stock Exchange.
You may already know quite a bit already about online share dealing - and why wouldn't you?
Well for the more experienced web trader, we've included a section on investment strategies and reviews of the very best websites.
There are also some hints and tips on investment research which will be invaluable once you have learned the basics about online share dealing.
Online share dealing - a fast moving world
Online share dealing has come a long way in short space of time and it is revolutionising the world of the small investor. But with this revolution comes a confusing array of choices.
Here at the First Time Investor we've cut through the crap that confuses and infuriates those new to online share dealing to find the best value-for-money internet stock brokers, CFD brokers and spread betting firms.
We'll also tell you what you will need to open an account with an online stockbroker and have even given you some basic tips on how to buy and sell shares using your new account.
Finally, you may have noticed our little friend in the left hand corner of the screen. His name is Fergal.
A friend in the sometimes murky world of online share dealing, he'll show you that not all sharks are going to chew you to bits.
Don't be surprised if old Fergie pops up to provide some stunning shark insights about online share dealing and the stock market.
Bon voyage - and happy online share dealing
