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About Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp
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I`ve been teaching MBA students around the world for the past 15 years. I have covered over 50 stock markets and published on over 2000 public companies. I review and check on nearly 6000 financial reports a year. I would be glad to help out with questions.

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Beginner Investing - Kid wanting to start investing


Expert: Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp - 6/20/2007

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Dear Dr. de Beauchamp,
   I am an 18 year-old with absolutely no experience in investing or money matters other than simple bank accounts and the hard cash I have made throughout my life. I don't even have a credit card, although I have considered getting one to start building my credit score. Recently, my interest in the stock market was sparked, partly because I can imagine myself making some money in the short term, and also because I believe building experience in dealing with the stock market can be very beneficial to me later in life. Introductions aside, my question to you is this: How can a kid such as myself get into stock market investing simply and easily, without too much risk or need of prior experience and know-how, while maintaining the ability to get out at will? Any insight and advice you can give to me is greatly appreciated, thanks.

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No short term ways to get this done. You would be best to go to the local library. There is a couple of very large books to read. Valueline and Morningstar are great books, 10000 pages, to read over. This is a good learning experience and what I did forty years ago. I learned alot and would recommend this. I think you will end up making wise decisions to invest small amounts in a mutual fund, since they are very good and the risk is spread out between numerous stocks and bonds. Most mutual funds are a better way to invest, and for even old folks like myself.

Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp
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