What are some companies to invest in for beginners?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 23:29:01 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2016 11:43 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 23:43:45 -0400

I'd recommend researching in a broker before accepting advice from someone who is not an economics major who is active in the financial field.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Aug 28 at 2016 11:52 PM

LTC John Shaw — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 23:52:29 -0400

Call USAA, they will offer free advice and I suggest a diverse mutual fund or an ETF investment in the S&P 500. You need some savings basics before you invest in the market.

Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made Aug 29 at 2016 12:23 AM

MAJ Raúl Rovira — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 00:23:15 -0400

When we are sick we see a doctor to give us medical advice and treatment as needed. Makes sense as the Doc has a medical degree. If we have legal question we ask a lawyer. Of course, he/she graduated from law school and passed a Bar exam.
If we have investment questions we should be talking to a financial advisor/planner who is (1) registered and (2) who is a "Fiduciary".
Be careful with barracks know it all investors and water cooler financial advisors.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025 made Aug 29 at 2016 12:29 AM

CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025 — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 00:29:06 -0400

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Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2016 2:32 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 02:32:33 -0400

SPC Private RallyPoint Member Beginners should not invest in stocks. Go to the Vanguard website, where you will find a lot of information on mutual funds. Start out slow and invest in mutual funds to begin with. Go to your library, where you should be able to gain access to Morningstar and other resources for free. Do your research, invest in mutual funds to start, and individual companies later after you have done the required research. This is your hard earned money, so take your time and invest wisely.

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Response by MSG Mitch Dowler made Aug 30 at 2016 9:37 AM

MSG Mitch Dowler — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 09:37:47 -0400

I choose invest in assets not stocks and paper commodities for the most part. I have not control over what most companies private or public do. I also have no control over the emotions of other investors who follow the herd.

I invest in real estate, notes and things that I can have personal control or closely analyze and understand the company that I invest with. I don't invest in REITS but only small businesses and specific projects being worked on where I can foreclose on the property if needed and I can see the track record of projects already completed.