Investing in the stock market can be tempting and many people have managed to increase their wealth through proper investments. If you want to be successful on the stock market, it is however important to know what you’re doing. If you simply toss in all you money after receiving a “safe tip†from someone, you are taking an extreme risk. To begin with, you should ask yourself “How does the stock market work, really?†If you realise that you only have a very vague perception about what the stock market actually is and how it works, then it is time to sit down and learn about the basics of the stock market before you make any investments. You might have heard about famous incidents such as the stock market crash of 1929 or the Black Monday of 1987, but what do you know about all the events that led up to these crashes?
You don’t have to hold a degree both history and economics to make a fortune on the stock market, but a basic understanding about how the stock market works and how it has worked historically will help you make more well-informed decisions. It is also a good idea to do some reading about common investment mistakes and stock market related frauds, since this will make you less likely to become a victim.