Hey there /biz/. I recently got a job with decent money and want to start getting into investment shit with some of my new savings. I know jack shit about the market and stocks and all that.
Are investment companies and middlemen a bad idea for starting out while I learn the ropes? I'm not trying to strike it rich, I just want a bit extra on the side that I can sit on.
>>2838585
Go to Vanguard.
Put your money into low-cost index funds (which follow the market) and mutual funds (a vehicle made up of multiple assets, usually with some focus or another).
My suggestions:
>Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares (VFINX)
>Vanguard STAR Fund (VGSTX)
>Vanguard Health Care Fund Investor Shares (VGHCX)
These are fairly reliable, though you may look up more at your convenience.
Use Investopedia to read/learn the basics. Set up a paper trading account there or on Marketwatch (or whatever other simulator you prefer) to practice and learn.