https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h By: Darin Merritt en-us 2021-12-06 22:49:50 UTC 2025-05-24 20:13:46 UTC hello@padlet.com darinmerritt https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932309585 This video lays down the foundation of how to invest in stocks using 5 tips. These tips are: 
— to be in control of your emotions
— invest in areas that you are already knowledgeable in 
— before you start to invest, understand the system behind the stock market
— it is better to think about the long-term than the short-term
— and understand the cycle of the stock market.

The significance of this video is that it informs beginners on what to do and what to avoid, allowing for people to be more successful when participating in the stock market. I found that the graph on the cycle of the stock market was fascinating, because it shows what sector of the market will do well during a specific time period within the cycle. ]]> 2021-12-06 23:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932309585 darinmerritt https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932315463 A very beneficial skill to have when investing in the stock market is to understand the information given to you in a chart. This video explores the proper way to read a line, bar, and candlestick stock chart. The video shares that the charts represent the price of the investment and how it has fluctuated over time. 

When searching for the right stock to invest in, the stock chart can provide you with more context and information to determine the pattern of the stock. I think that the candlestick chart is the most interesting because you can analyze the information like, the opening and closing price, efficiently.]]> 2021-12-06 23:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932315463 darinmerritt https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932324559 This video reveals the different types of stock orders. It defines that stock orders are different methods to instruct your broker on how you want your trade to be processed. It also outlines the system the orders go through and how  market orders, limit orders and stop orders can impact the approach the system uses.

When you decide to purchase or sell a stock, the order type you use can cause an undesirable outcome if you aren't careful. It is important to know when and how each stock order is to be used for you to greatly increase your efficiency. It was intriguing to learn that stop limit orders can be used to sell your stock when it reaches a specified price. This strategy can prove helpful to people who choose to sell their stock before it decreases in value further.]]> 2021-12-06 23:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932324559 darinmerritt https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932329874 This website goes over the process of how to buy stocks for Canadians. It thoroughly examines the steps it takes from choosing a brokerage to choosing an investment account to how you should analyze what stock you want to invest into. It also compares a variety of different brokerages. The website then clarifies some terminology commonly used in the stock market.

I choose this website because it breaks down the path to becoming a Canadian investor in the stock market. Something I found worthwhile is that as opposed to investing with a traditional commercial bank, there are also online banks that seem to provide a set of features comparable to traditional banks.]]> 2021-12-06 23:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932329874 darinmerritt https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932330158 This website describes 19 different types of stocks available in the stock market. It examines the differences between common and preferred stocks and what shareholders for each type have to gain. It defines the high risk and high reward of growth stocks, and the lower risk and reliability of value stocks. The website also states the stock market sectors and what type of business belongs to each sector.

There are many types of stocks, and knowing what each stock is and the properties that they possess can allow your individuals to figure out which types they want. The type of stock I am most interested in, value stocks because they seem to be the most stable, although they may not increase in value that much.]]> 2021-12-06 23:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932330158 darinmerritt https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932336652 This article goes over what you should be looking for when researching and analyzing what stock you want to invest in. The article's first tip is to gather your stock research material by checking the company's financial information like their 10-K Form and 10-Q Form. It advises you to narrow your focus when looking at the forms to specific information like the companies revenue or net income. The article continues with researching the company's qualitative information like their business strategies and examining their viability. The final tip is to put your research into context by determining if the company's stock fits into your portfolio.

I choose this website because research, as boring and tiresome it may seem, is a very critical component regarding investing in stock markets. The tip on narrowing your focus is the most interesting to me because it is overwhelming to look at a company's forms and see a bunch of numbers, narrowing your focus makes it easier to navigate through the information. 

]]> 2021-12-06 23:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932336652 darinmerritt https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932404870 This wall will teach you many aspects about the stock market through videos, websites, and images. The stock market can be very difficult to comprehend with various phrases and terminology only used within this sector of economics. The stock market is where individuals go to purchase an equity instrument called “stocks”, and when sold, you receive a return called a “dividend”. The stock market allows people the chance to increase their assets and gain wealth. ]]> 2021-12-07 00:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932404870 darinmerritt https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932411369 This video generally explains what the stock market is and how it came to be.  It details that the concept of the stock market started in the 1600s, where the Dutch East India Company increased their profits by allowing individuals to invest money into the company. The video then describes how the stock market operates in the modern era. 

I chose this video because it illustrates the basics of the stock market effectively. It explains in a step-by-step procedure the process of the inner workings of the stock market. The way companies enter the stock market by advertising themselves to big investors, and then the investors sponsor the company's initial public offering (IPO) is useful to the understanding of stock markets.

]]> 2021-12-07 00:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932411369 darinmerritt https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932429037 These are the stock exchanges with the most market capitalization. NYSE completely dominates the market with 25 trillion dollars, with only NASDAQ being a moderately close second with approximately 19 trillion. The TSX, which is owned by the TMX Group places 10th, nowhere near the amount NYSE has.]]> 2021-12-07 01:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932429037 darinmerritt https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932434213 This image displays the top 100 companies globally in terms of market capitalization. These companies have seen the most success within the stock market and have the highest stock prices. It is interesting to see where both the commonly seen and the more discreet companies stand.]]> 2021-12-07 01:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932434213 darinmerritt https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932717815 The fact that the concept of the stock market predates to the 1600s where the Dutch East India Company expanded by having people give them money and then sharing the profit with the people who invested in the company.]]> 2021-12-07 04:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932717815 darinmerritt https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932726141 I am a beginner when it comes to the stock market. I was bound to research this topic in the future, so I took the opportunity to learn now. The stock market was something I always knew I wanted to understand and get into. With the information I acquired from this, I can now confidently say I'm ready to start investing.]]> 2021-12-07 04:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932726141 darinmerritt https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932730509 The most important thing to pass on would be to start investing as soon as possible. There is a market out there that can be used to improve your financial situation. It is never too late to start. Another thing would be to not let your emotions control your decisions when investing. Always research and be confident in the stocks you invest into.]]> 2021-12-07 04:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932730509 darinmerritt https://padlet.com/darinmerritt/duyfou6npj8pwa9h/wish/1932754175 This website explains what a stock exchange is and how it interacts with the stock market. It lists off different types of stock exchanges like Auction Exchanges, New York Stock Exchange, Electronic Exchanges, etc. 

This website is important as people need to understand what it is they are putting their money into and how stock exchanges work.


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