Ever feel like you should be investing in the stock market, but have no idea where to start? You're not alone.
The world of US stock trading can seem complex and intimidating, filled with confusing jargon and volatile charts. But what if you could learn the fundamentals in a simple, step-by-step way, designed specifically for the absolute beginner?
"Learning US Stock Trading from Scratch" is the guide you've been waiting for. This book cuts through the noise and gives you a clear, actionable roadmap to place your first trade with confidence. We'll take you by the hand and walk you through everything you need to know, assuming you know nothing at all.
Inside this guide, you will learn:
Chapter 1: The Absolute Basics: What is a stock? What is the stock market? How do you actually make money?
Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Account: A simple guide to choosing the right online broker in 2025 and avoiding hidden fees.
Chapter 3: Your First Trade: A step-by-step walkthrough of buying your first share, explaining market orders, limit orders, and ETFs in plain English.
Chapter 4: How to Find Good Companies: An introduction to basic analysis—what to look for in companies you already know and use, like Apple, Amazon, and Tesla.
Chapter 5: Building a Simple Portfolio: Learn the power of diversification and how to build a basic portfolio with just a few key ETFs (e.g., S&P 500, Nasdaq 100).
Chapter 6: Managing Risk (and Your Emotions): The most important rules for not losing money and how to stay calm when the market goes down.
This book is for anyone who has savings sitting in the bank and wants to finally make their money work for them. Stop waiting on the sidelines. Your journey to becoming a confident investor starts today.