Want to make money on the stock market? Afraid to invest? Think you will lose your shirt? The stock market can be nerve-wracking to the novice investor. Many of us don't even know how to place an order, much less understand when to buy and when to sell. And you have to decide which stock to buy as well!

This Pocket Essential shows you the basics. By the time you finish, you will understand how the financial markets work, and how to get involved in stock trading. You will learn:

The history of the stock market.

ï?? Different ways to invest in the stock market (stocks, options, mutual funds, etc.).

How to open a trading account either online or through a stockbroker.

How to place trades once your account is open.

How stocks move and what motivates them to move. Some basic technical analysis skills.