A Beginner's Guide to the Stock Market: Everything You Need to Start Making Money Today

I ordered A Beginner’s Guide to the Stock Market for my teenage son to help him understand stocks and investing, and it’s been a great resource. The book is written in a simple, easy-to-follow way that makes a complicated subject much less intimidating. It explains the basics clearly and gives practical examples without overwhelming the reader. Perfect for beginners of any age, but especially helpful for young people just starting to learn about money and investing. Definitely worth it!

This book is designed as a short, direct introduction to stock market investing, especially for people new to the topic. It aims to explain key concepts clearly, answer the question “Where do I begin?”, and help readers avoid beginner mistakes. It’s relatively short (under 100 pages) and written to be digestible and practical. 

As it stands right now, this is the first book I'm going to recommend to friends to read about investing. It's all very simple and easy to read. It's also a great book to go back over, as there are a lot of little tidbits about the philosophy of investing in every chapter worth remembering. I particularly liked the section on the things you DON'T do when investing. It actually helped me make a decision about a stock in my portfolio (Ford) and I'm happy with the decision. I'd give it 5 stars but there was a proofreading error that should have been caught in a book this short, and the section on calls and puts could be clarified a bit more for new people. To be fair though, I've never read or watched anything that made it make perfect sense, and he even says you will learn more by doing it than by trying to learn about it. Another reason for the 4-star rating is there's not much on technical or fundamental analysis. I understand that it's a bit beyond the scope of a beginner's book, but I think dipping our toes into concepts like how to read a candlestick chart and what the most important parts of a fundamental analysis is would be VERY useful in a book like this. I would also love for there to be questions in every chapter for him to ask and for us to recall. Overall though, it's a solid short read that anyone can absorb within a day to get their bearings straight right from the get-go of investing. Some people have said it's not as good as YouTube videos or other things but I personally disagree. If you're new to investing, a book like this is essential. It goes over the main components of investing and further reinforces what you need to be learning, and he does so with this book in a simple, easy way to understand. I think of it as a very nice/distilled version of a bunch of different YouTube videos and articles that are all beneficial.

Easy read that was very informative. Broke complex topic down into digestible lessons with simple strategy ideas. Great introduction to trading, I would highly recommend.

I really admire how the writer kept the content so practical and easy to follow! Matthew’s strategies are an excellent starting point for all beginner level traders.

CAUTION Half of the book is literally blank pages, a double disclaimer and double offering/promotion section. Technically speaking, it's kind of a rip off and the way it was written as if it were intended to be a digital book. It has tons of URL and 'Click Here' links which really don't make much sense when reading the paper form. Even if it were only digital, it needs lots of format cleaning, the text is double spaced so if the other half of the book was supposed to be real content it's actually half of the half book you were left with. So then, on with reviewing the quarter book you purchased. It actually explains things in simple terms, kind of skimming through the basics. If you are tired of looking for YT videos and or the learning section of your Broker app I would say it's a decent quick read that can make you think of some things you were not considering before when it comes to investing. I'm sure there are other books at a similar price range that can provide more value. 3 out of 5 stars just because it's cheap and the little bit of knowledge you get actually comes through.

I am new to trading and this book gave me a great introduction and I am looking forward to learning more from the author!

In the vast, unpredictable kingdom of finance, where fortunes rise and fall as swiftly as a lord’s favor, Matthew R. Kratter’s A Beginner’s Guide to the Stock Market serves as a sturdy sword for the fledgling investor. The book navigates the perilous landscape with clarity and purpose, outlining essential principles and strategies that one must grasp to survive—and perhaps thrive—in this unforgiving arena. Each chapter is a careful map of the terrain, warning of pitfalls while highlighting opportunities, much like a wary traveler heeding both the terrain and the treacherous players who populate it. Yet, as with any beginner’s tome, it does not arm the reader with the full arsenal required for all eventualities. Certain complexities of the market—those subtle intrigues and unexpected betrayals—are touched upon but not fully explored, leaving the reader to venture further into the fray with caution and curiosity. Nonetheless, it is an engaging and practical guide, offering both direction and the sense that with study and vigilance, one may survive the chaos of financial battle. Four stars, for it is a worthy companion to those who seek to wield knowledge as both shield and blade in the unforgiving world of investing.

Book seems to be intended for someone with little knowledge in stock market. Explaining in broad terms and some are even less detailed.

If you have absolutely no clue how the stock market works this is a very good start. It's a very short read but it teaches you key subjects that will help understand other beginner books on the subject more easily. For the price you can't go wrong.

I never thought about getting into this business, till a friend told me that he's doing ok. I got this book and it gave me a great insight about how it works. It isn't a magic book, but open your mind on this path. It's basically showing you around the business.

Good book!

Ta książka zawiera przydatne informacje, ale jest bardzo krótka. 1/3 to reklamy. Czcionka jest duża, przez co wygląda na dużo większą niż jest.