Ask A Foolish Question: How Should I Research Shares?

Stuart Watson

By

Stuart Watson

Published in Investing Strategy on 14 December 2012

Stuart and Jill tackle another reader's question in this Ask A Foolish Question video.

Have you ever bought a stock only to see its share price drop almost immediately? Jill Ralph and Stuart Watson answer a question from a Foolish reader who is having just that problem. They discuss how much attention you should pay to the price you pay for shares, and why you should always seek out negative opinions about any investment you're planning to make.

Have The Motley Fool's articles piqued your interest? Are you keen to learn more about shares, but don't know where to start? Well, why don't you read our free report, "What Every New Investor Needs To Know"? Simply click here to have it delivered to your inbox immediately, completely free of charge.

Click below to watch Stuart and Jill's video

Video

> Neither Jill nor Stuart own any shares mentioned in this video.

Share & subscribe

Comments

The opinions expressed here are those of the individual writers and are not representative of The Motley Fool. If you spot any comments that are unsuitable hit the flag to alert our moderators.

forsunnydays 14 Dec 2012 , 5:27pm

It is a shame that I can't open this as it a subject I am extremely interested in. Hopefully it can put into a format that can be more easily accessed.

Many thanks.

goodlifer 14 Dec 2012 , 9:39pm

forsunnydays
"It is a shame that I can't open this as it a subject I am extremely interested in. Hopefully it can put into a format that can be more easily accessed."

I agree.

Remoss 14 Dec 2012 , 9:43pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-lS7GTsM6Y&hd=1

Join the conversation

Please take note - some tags have changed.

Line breaks are converted automatically.

You may use the following tags in your post: [b]bolded text[/b], [i]italicised text[/i]. All other tags will be removed from your post.

If you want to add a link, please ensure you type it as http://www.fool.co.uk as opposed to www.fool.co.uk.

Hello stranger

To add your own comment, please login.

Not yet registered? Register now.

Get straightforward advice on what’s really happening with the stock markets, direct to your inbox. Help yourself with The Motley Fool Collective, a FREE email newsletter designed to help you protect and grow your portfolio wealth.

By submitting your email address, you consent to us keeping you informed about updates to our website and about other products and services that we think might interest you. The Motley Fool respects your privacy. Please read our Privacy Statement and Terms & Conditions.

For all queries please email CustomerServices@Fool.co.uk or call The Motley Fool on 020 7462 4300 between 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.

More articles in this section

Beta

Tags for this article

This article hasn't been tagged yet. Be the first to add a tag below.

Login or register to add tags.

Beta

Related content