Beginners - Introduce yourselves!

[tryin hard]

Hi
Been watching this forum for a while now some intresting info on here.
I have only started investing after I watched the market fall in 08. Prior to that i have played the asx game and gained an intrest in the share market.
Being self employed I thought it might be a good way to build a super fund for the future (need more advise on self managed; one day).
So I started to invest in one of the big four banks. Since then I have also invested in some more marginal stocks. Many more years b4 I retire so we will see what happens.

Tryin Hard

 

[chiasm]

Hi,

I got into shares a while ago but have generally bought and hold, mainly blue chips and have ridden the ups and downs over the past few years. I needed a new hobby as work was getting a bit boring and I have a bit of spare cash so thought this would be something fun to do. Its not the end of the world if I lose a bit of money but it would be nice to make some as well. I've been reading through the forums and its been very informative so keep up the good work everyone. I'm interested in higher risk stocks with potential for higher gains and was wondering how people find them...half the companies I've never heard of before?

Thanks
T

 

[bruxism]

Hi guys,

I'm new to trading. Currently an architecture student but always looking for new ventures and pathways to financial freedom. Look forward to learning new things from the more experienced traders here!

Pierre.

 

[syanis]

Hi, my name is Simon. I have been reading/watching on here for a while but only just signed up . I'm currently studying finance and economics at the University of Newcastle and haven't traded as of yet but just learning the ropes first. I look forward to reading and learning from all of you more experienced traders and hope to emulate your success.

Cheers Simon

 

[Halifax]

Hey all,

I've been in and out of the stock market since I turned 18. I've made some stupid decisions and watched my thousands evaporate away into the aether, and I've made some good calls (400% over 2 months at one point) - and out of pure beginners luck I sold out at the peak of the last boom and went on holiday about 2 weeks before the GFC hit!

I'm ready to get back into the market, but this time hopefully having a strategy rather than relying on mostly luck and a bull market so I've been paper trading for a little while now, while I accumulate some $ to work with.

-Hal

 

[pierrebfg]

Hi Everyone,

Thought I would introduce myself since I have joined today, I have been reading through some of the threads and have already learn't a lot and also compiled a list of decent books to read from the forums.
I look forward to reading lots more and I know if I have any questions where to ask.

Cheers Wes

 

[ruth]

Hi there everybody,

I have been buying shares for about 3 years now (buy and hold strategy) and doing pretty well (better than in the bank) but still learning lots. Interested in getting into derivative trading but been burnt a few times so a bit cautious. Hoping to share with like minded people and learn a thing or two.

One freebie I have found so far that has been pretty good for me is a share trading software I found on the internet to download for free and use myself called incredible charts (you can google it)
The only setback is that it only updates charts the next morning for that day but suits me as I don't day trade. It has indicators that you can set up etc like many of the other software. If you need more real time information then they ask you to pay for it.

 

[Androopy]

Hi everybody!

Name's Andy, I've known and read posts from this forum for a little while now. Awesome to see it never seems to end in its growth of new memberships.

I'm currently an undergrad studying a Commerce/Law (finance major) degree with a view to do a Masters in Journalism (Roger Lowenstein is one of my heroes).

I have a few holdings in financials as well as retail property trusts. All of it is equity and I've never looked to leverage (as I'm kinda living paycheck to paycheck as a student).

Looking to learn a lot from the experienced ones here! As well as discuss ideas with the starters like myself!

Cheers

Andy

 

[lost872]

Hi All,


Hope we are all doing well, Just found this little site as I have been thinking of getting in to this market for sometime now.

Thinking of getting into Day trading but not to sure have just got on too E*Trade not to sure if this is a good thing or not as I have already read that there are cheaper deals out there.

But this is the learning curve we all have to take.

Thanks for your time.


lost872

 

[fecat]

Hello there,

I have been trading since 2008. At the beginning I made a small profit and it all went downhill during the GFC. Now they are in much better shape and started to go back to where it was.

I am not very familiar with shares so got lots of question, so please be patient with me.

Cheers

 

[gagiman]

Hey everyone,

been trading for just about 2 years now, with my first big boom being suncorp back when it was jumping from $6-7, became interested in this site after being audited by the ATO due to my bas statements involving gst on brokerage with me being a trader and all, still havent seen a conclusive outcome on it being 100% or 75% due to that pesky financial threshold. So this place is a hope to expand my horizons more while getting that information that will fix my predicament

-JAH

 

[Charles]

Hi,

I don't trade as of yet as I want to learn as much as I can before I put any of my money forward. I'm 20-years-old doing and am currently completing a BComm degree, majoring in finance and economics.

One thing I am beginning to notice is that half the content taught at university with regards to finance is pretty much irrelevant when it comes to investing. I mean, it seems like a lot of the concepts just don't come up in a lot of the investment books mentioned on this forum. But, then again; I think it is taught due to its relevance to the finance industry, such as jobs in M&A etc.

I hope to learn a lot here.

Cheers!

 

[aglenday]

Hi, I'm Ashley and I'm new here. I've been dabbling with Forex for a while, mostly giving my hard earned to fund managers the world over. Hopefully you all can help me get some of it back and eventually I can return the favor.

 

[Vicki]

Hi, my name is Vicki, some may already know me, but I thought I would take the time to introduce myself to other members.

I've been trading on & off for approx. 8 yrs.
I've had some unfortunate experiences with a wealth spruiking entity, & suffered some set-backs.

However, I look forward to re-building my future by my past experiences, & also the help & support of this great forum and it's informative, helpful members.

Warm regards,
Vicki

 

[mikeroxoz]

Gday All,

Long time lurker...maybe not enough actually!

Damn GFC. Hammered me but still here and at the table.

Pain is always a good teacher but would not mind learning a few things from pleasure too.

Anyhoo...I is ere

 

[xenith69]

Gday guys and gals, i just signed up to this forum and thought id say hi!
Ive only been trading (quite unsuccessfully to date) for 14 months and wow what a fickle game!! LOL
Im a tradie (blue coller) from Adelaide and currently have about $65k on market.
Mainly into spec stocks,as i have a high risk appetite and looking for that day when i log on and $$$$$$$$$$$$$
We wish!!!
Anyway cheers

 

[PDonks85]

Hi Everyone,

My name is Paul, I have been doing some study around trading etc when I came across ASF a couple of weeks ago and it has been an excellent resource, especially when it comes to length of my reading list.

I am a firm believer of doing things properly the first time so I have not made my first trade yet. Having only owned shares in companies I have worked for previous and present I have been lucky to make a few dollars along the way. I have been doing some serious research and developing a trading plan.

I look forward to reading more peoples opinions and sharing knowledge.

-Paul

 

[yevrah88]

Hi everybody,

Thank God, I found this site. I'm a newbie in trading, as well as in this very informative and lively forum site. I hope to learn more tips, strategies and knowledge in making my money work for me thru trading.

 

[Market Depth]

G'Day fellow Traders/Investors,

Thought I'd say hello.

I'm a little nervous, I've been trading for about 20 years now, and I tend to shy away from Stockmarket forums, mainly because I'm not a Chartist or a Fundamental analyst. I'm just an old fashioned Tape Reader, or to bring the term into the current timeframe, I study Market Depth and Spreads. Allot of 'Real Time' information can be gained from learning this craft.

I started out as a long Term Postion trader, doing my Point and Figure charts by hand, every night for many years, and I still do this if I'm away from my computer for any lenght of time. As long as I can get my hands on a Newspaper I'm good to go.

Then as the market became faster and faster, my Timeframes became shorter and shorter. Now I mainly focus on Intra Day timeframes, with the occasional swing trade and postion trade. I like to remain Liquid at all times, and sleep well at night

I'm not sure if I can offer the forum anything?, but I'd certainly like to learn more about Charts and technical analysis, even though for me charts are yesturdays news, unless of course your 'Live' and good to go.

Trade Well

Cheers all Mick

 

[picker304]

Newbie says hello

Hello gang
Just got here and seems like a friendly place. Thought I’d begin by sharing my latest strategy. Its great for beginners since it only uses two indicators. If interested it involves the aroon indicator combined with an RSI 2 and 14. I wait for both indicators to cross as a buy signal. Its works on 60 minute and daily. I have back tested on following sectors: healthcare, techs, energy, financials, utilities, metals, dow and S&P. Thx for listening and look forward to meeting new traders.
Picker
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