A Beginner's Guide to the Stock Market

Name: A Beginner's Guide to the Stock Market
Price: 0.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (20994 reviews)
Author: Matthew R. Kratter

by Matthew R. Kratter

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4.4 (20,994)

4.4 stars from 20,994 reviews. One of the highest rated Self Help books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You want to start investing but feel intimidated by jargon and don't know where to open an account or buy your first stock.
You've heard about passive income and dividend stocks but need a clear, step-by-step system that doesn't assume prior knowledge.
You're tired of feeling like the stock market is rigged against ordinary people and want to learn the actual tactics professionals use.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for get-rich-quick schemes or promises of doubling your money overnight. This is practical instruction, not a shortcut.
You prefer deep academic analysis of market theory. This is a practical handbook, not a scholarly deep-dive.
You already trade actively and want advanced strategies. This is explicitly written for beginners starting from scratch.

About this book

A Beginner's Guide to the Stock Market by Matthew R. Kratter teaches foundational knowledge for those new to stock trading and investing. The book covers how to open a brokerage account, purchase your first stock, identify stocks poised for growth, trade momentum stocks, and generate passive income through the stock market. It includes strategies for picking stocks, professional trading techniques, and guidance on value stock investing. The book aims to help readers avoid common beginner mistakes and costly pitfalls while providing a structured approach to building wealth. Topics include growing money through smart investing, spotting high-potential stocks, creating financial security, and learning methods used by professional traders. Kratter is a retired hedge fund manager and Amazon best-selling author with 20 years of trading and investing experience. The book is designed for complete beginners with no prior stock market knowledge.

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Currently on sale at $0.99 — 67% off peak. Price has dropped 8 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 275 days. Typically stays discounted for 16 days.

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Currently #4,970 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 33% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.4★ from 20,994 reviews

Gaining approximately 80 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.4 over the tracking period.

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