Very Young, Very new, and Looking to Learn
by Kevin
(Salina, Kansas, United States of America)
Being 19 years old when I began to notice our 'great' market decline over 7000 points in a matter of months, it intrigued me in a way and I thought to myself, "what an opportunity to start my way into investments with the stock market."
Just turning 20 years old within the last 6 months, I already had many victories and losses. I have a good understanding in that you can't win them all however, there are ways to heavily prevent that. Having an brokerage acount reading +40% within 4 months I felt as if I was slowly learning and doing quiet well.
Now as time goes on, my account has leveled out per-say and I have, to an extent, began to feel a fraction of what many of you felt 6-8 months ago when the market fell short. I have not lost significantly and from my perception. I have not lost a penny until I have sold and given up.
I am far from giving up at this point and for the most part, the stock market truly floors me. Being a some what avid trader, when I can - between working full-time and taking 17 credit hours this passed year in college, I try to read, research, and learn as much as I can.
Like stated before, having just started out, I am very eager to learn, learn, and learn some more. To do this, yes, one must act and learn from their actions. And for the most part I am doing this.
However, I would LOVE some further insight on just about anything and everything when it comes to trading. I have much to learn and being as young as I am, this gives me ample time to do so.
Thanks for your time,
Kevin