"Hi! I am new and want to learn about the stock market!"

That quote above is probably the most commonly written phrase we see! It is probably overwhelming when you land on a site like HSM which is full of information and commentary from traders, but we got your back!

If you are already an active trader and just want to join the action, our Stock Market Today forum is always busy with intra-day discussion from the traders here.

If you are new to the markets, then it is essential you get the basics down first! Below you will find the first few steps you will need cover.

Before you can run you need to learn how to walk! Learning the basics of investing is an essential first step, please take the time to go over the concepts and strategies outlined in our investing section.

Many of the most successful traders here on HSM all started on the investing side and still maintain long term investment portfolios.

Feel free to ask questions in our Stock Market Education section, remember, there are no stupid questions! We were all beginners at one point!

Getting Started In The Stock Market

How do you start following stocks? Which companies should you know about?

Here is a quick video that will answer your questions!

Investing

Are you new to the markets? 

Our investing forum has some great resources, start your investing education here:

Trading

Are you already an experienced investor and looking to step up to more active trading? Our Stock Market Today forum has daily chat for active traders. You may also be interested in the following (all these topic and more are found in the Stock Market Education section):