How to Invest: Rules for Buying and Selling Stocks in Bull and Bear Markets

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7 lessons on how to invest in stocks

How to Invest in Stocks: Investing for BeginnersLearning how to invest in stocks takes time, dedication and research. It also requires finding and sticking to proven rules for deciding when to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Also your needs and the… Read more

How to Make Money in Stocks: 3 Keys to Stock InvestingKnowing where to start to understand how to invest in stocks can be difficult. But to stay both safe and profitable in the stock market, focus on the three core concepts at the heart of the IBD Method. Following this approach will help you zero in on the best stocks… read more

Stock Market Timing: Can You Time the Market?Some people dismiss stock market timing as impossible. But understanding how bull markets, bear markets, and everything in between can affect your portfolio—and how to handle them—is critical to your long-term success. They can generate huge profits during bull markets or periods of strong growth. But if you just blindly follow… read more

How to deal with stock market trendsAs we saw in the previous section on stock market timing, you can time the stock market – depending on how you define it. The key is to focus on understanding stock market trends, including how to spot them when they change and how to hold your stocks when they do. If we are in… Read more

How to buy stocksIn previous lessons, we have discussed the IBD method, stock market timing and how to track volatile stock market trends. The concepts and rules covered in those sections are important to understanding how to buy stocks. In addition to these strategies, two key factors come into play when looking for the best stocks to buy: What… Read More

How to read stock chartsThe previous section on How to Buy Stocks focused on what stocks to buy. It covers stock lists and stock filters to find ideas, as well as stock rankings to evaluate your stock picks. In this section, we will focus on when to buy stocks using stock charts and technical analysis. The best time … read more

When to sell sharesKnowing how to buy stocks correctly is essential to learning how to make money in stocks. But understanding when to sell stocks — and having the discipline to do it right — is equally, if not more, important. You’ll find that knowing how to read stock charts is key to both equations. In … read more

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In bull and bear markets, investors need rules to stay profitable and protected. You’ll find that learning how to invest in stocks isn’t just about finding the best stocks to buy and watch. Understanding market timing and when to sell stocks is also crucial.

In this series on how to make money in stocks, you’ll find tips on all aspects of investing – in good times and bad. In addition to stock ratings and how to track company sales growth, profits, and other fundamentals, you’ll learn the power of technical analysis and how to read stock charts.

You will learn how to analyze popular technology stocks Apple (APL), Alphabet (GOOGLE), Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta forums (META) (formerly known as Facebook) and Nivea (NVDA). Plus, you’ll see how to find and get hold of new IPOs and other names on specific stock lists. IBD 50. You will also learn to use stock charts to see what the best mutual funds are buying.

So whether you’re interested in investing for beginners or looking to expand and improve your stock selections and ability to spot changing market trends, this series on how to invest has got you covered.

Educational resources for investing in stocks

Whether you’re new to stock investing or a seasoned trader, continue building your stock investing and risk management skills with educational resources that cover all aspects of how to invest in stocks.

Our mission is to help you make money in stocks, profitably and safely. Using a system based on over 50 years of research, you’ll get the strategies, tools, and stock details needed to invest wisely in bull and bear markets.

Get valuable lessons on how to catch market trends each day, how to buy stocks and when to sell stocks. You’ll also find up-to-date tips on how to read stock charts, what top investors are buying (or selling), and more.

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Whether the topic is investing for beginners or swing trading coverage, technical analysis or advanced trading strategies, IBD has webinars for investors of all levels.

Each week, IBD experts examine current stock market trends and highlight key strategies investors need to know about how to make money in stocks and manage risk in both bull and bear markets.

Whether it’s in-person training or virtual events you can experience from anywhere, you’ll find strategies to grow and protect your hard-earned money. Explore this wide range of interactive events on how to invest wisely.

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Learn all aspects of stock investing at your own pace and on your own schedule with these detailed courses on beginner, intermediate and advanced strategies. You’ll also find courses focused on IPOs, market timing, and more.

From stock lists and stock rankings, customizable stock filters, coverage of market trends, and up-to-date tips on the best stocks to buy and watch, IBD Digital empowers you with the tools and information you need to grow and protect your money.