Primer on Trading Stocks

1. Where can I learn the basics of trading stocks?
The first step would be to familiarise yourself with the basic terminology of stocks, and how investing works. The ideal companion for this journey (in addition to Google) is Investopedia.

Investopedia contains a treasure trove of information on investing, stocks and corporate finance. We recommend starting with their education and keeping both it and their glossary bookmarked even when you're a seasoned investor.

For those of you that prefer having your starter kit all in one place, Zerodha has a comprehensive guide introducing stock market investing to beginners.

2. Can I practice before investing real money?
Yes, there are plenty of stock market simulators you can use. See our list of simulators here: Stock Market Simulators

3. How can I gather more information about stocks and trading strategies?
Once you've gotten a hang of the basics, you'll learn that investing is all about gathering information and experimenting with trading strategies. Thankfully, there are an enormous number of resources you can refer to for news, trading strategies, and investor opinions. Here's a few popular ones:
Bloomberg
MarketWatch
Morningstar
eToro
Seeking Alpha
The Economic Times

4. Are there any investment competitions I can take part to test my skills?
The Wharton Global High School Investment Competition