Forum Archive Index - August 2002

[Holden Glova <dsafari@paradise.net.nz>]

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Hi all,

Having been a lurker here for a week, I have decided to go out on a limb and 
ask those that are far more knowledgeable then myself. I am not sure if this 
is the correct forum to post such questions, if it is not I apologize for the 
extra noise.

SUMMARY
Any direction on where I can learn more about the sharemarket is appreciated. 
Specifically, where can I find out what to look for in a possible investment? 
Where can i learn how to know when to get out?

BACKGROUND
I've been a student most of my life. My background is in the aviation industry 
studying to be a commercial pilot, then making a sharp turn toward software 
development. I have finished my software development degree 2 years ago and 
only now am starting to be able to save enough money for investments.

CURRENT SITUATION
I have made an investment in managed funds (which has taken a sharp loss), but 
I feel somewhat bored with this investment as I was just basically taking 
what the financial manager told me as gospel. I would like to learn more 
about what to look for so I can make educated decisions on my own. I would 
like to trade on the NZSE and ASX.

QUESTIONS
I would be really appreciative to anyone that can point me in the direction of 
learning some things about the sharemarket:
- - What do you look for in a possible investment? Obviously you look for 
something that you think will go up, but how does one have any idea that it 
will rise?
- - What are signs that it will possibly drop?
- - Does anyone recommend those 'learn the sharemarket' CDROMs on the sharechat 
homepage?

Many thanks in advance for any direction provided.

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Signed,
Holden Glova
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