Trading 101: Trading vs. Investing

[@rickvangils100]

A trader buys shares for the purpose of selling them for more, an investor buys shares because he wants to be a part of a company, and profit from its succes and growth in value.

[@claytrader]

Yes, I mean an investor does the same thing, but just over a much much longer period of time.

[@rickvangils100]

Everyone who buys shares does it to sell them for more at some point. But i think it's not only about time, its also about the mindset with which you buy shares of a company. If you buy shares because you believe you can flip them over for more within a given amount of time, you are trading. If you buy shares to be a part of a company's succes, you are investing. This is usually where time comes in because succesful investments often take years for them to reach their maximum potential.

[@claytrader]

Thanks for your opinion.

[@999locke]

rick stocks are NOT an investment,because there is NO return. A hammer is an investment which u use to make money,u don't make any money buying stocks.therefore it is NOT an investment.

[@claytrader]

Dude... please STOP. Stocks are not an investment? Do you even know what you're saying?

[@A_Pimp_Named_Ho3]

Didn’t know a thing about the stock market, but I have legit spent the past few hours just watching your videos and I feel a lot more comfortable with jumping in it. Thank you for making things easy to understand.

[@claytrader]

Glad they could help Pierre! Please hit that Like button. It helps a lot!

[@marisahawk95]

Thank you for all of the videos, they're short, sweet and to the point. You sharing all of your knowledge is increasing my success.

[@claytrader]

Glad to hear that. Thanks for the feedback.

[@patelvidhu4840]

Trading is short term. Investment is long term. Chances of making money in investment is more than in trading. People think about dividend while investing. Traders mostly do not think about dividend.

[@claytrader]

Agree for the most part.

[@poovalloormuhammedrihab9069]

Is trading and investment is same platform ?

[@dustinconner9157]

What about dividend trading?

[@erikt3162]

Dustin Conner I’m not sure do you trade for dividends? I’m an investor for dividends but specifically REITs and high tech stocks like Nvidia or growth stocks.

[@dustinconner9157]

@@erikt3162 Yes. I do, mainly in a Roth that I run for my mother.

[@chrischehade5353]

Investing:value investing, fundamental analysis Trading:price action, movement, technical analysis

[@claytrader]

King of.

[@chadabernathey7033]

you have the most educational channel for beginners. keep it up and thank you

[@claytrader]

Thank you for the kind words Chad. Please be sure to share the videos!

[@michelejames8695]

Your videos are terrific! Just starting out, it's overwhelming. I'm meeting with my FA tomorrow and I feel so much better knowing I'll understand what she's doing with my money! Now, with your help, I'm actually considering getting into both trading and investing myself. Thanks!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for the feedback and glad to hear my videos provided some value!

[@sunilreddy7902]

Great Video, Clay. I'm sure this will be helpful for folks who want to know the difference between Trading Vs Investing. It all really drills down to the " time " as you mentioned in the video. If you are a trader & bought something for the purpose of trading, cut your losses as quick as you can when things don't go as planned & If you are an investor " you don't care " about what happens in short term because you are in for a long haul. Have a good weekend.

[@claytrader]

Well said.

[@OiVinn-eq1ml]

You have the best channel for beginners Thanks!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for the feedback. Glad you enjoy.

[@vegeta9411]

okay, so if i want to start investing, i can start out with big companies like coke, nike, McDonald's, apple ect. however, if i want to start trading, are those good companies to trade or do i have to find less popular ? im a new subscriber by the way. i like your content. furthermore, i want to trade in the foreseeable future but i want to get the hang of it by watching your videos and read books about trading.

[@claytrader]

If you like my free videos, then you'll want to head here to "truly" learn how to do it all - claytrader.com/training/

[@ezekiellopez3078]

Thanks a lot man really informative. Easy to keep up with and understand without overwhelming info overload

[@claytrader]

Thanks for feedback!

[@meron5706]

thank you ! from now i am following you.

[@claytrader]

Welcome aboard!

[@sharontaylor8965]

Thanks for the clarifying the difference between trading and investing.

[@claytrader]

You are welcome.

[@danielalonsoiii2130]

Thank you for explaining the difference.

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mahen347]

Very informative! Thank you

[@claytrader]

You're welcome!

[@harrisongreeves5697]

Excellent teacher! Well explained

[@claytrader]

Thanks!

[@zacharyadamcruz]

Is it worth day trading then if I don’t have over $1000 to start off with? Because then I’ll have to result in using a broker who’s going to charge high correct? Or can it be worth it? And depending on what?

[@claytrader]

You could do this: claytrader.com/videos/how-to-get-started-day-trading-with-only-100-and-zero-pdt-rule/

[@darkpope6667]

I have separate accounts for investing and trading. The boomer strategy I used on my 11-year account gave me larger overall returns.

[@claytrader]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jashandeepsingh2239]

Also thanks it seems I got confused between the two but even though I want to invest in some things I'm mostly looking for trading to gain Money Quickly

[@claytrader]

Happy to help!

[@eca7675]

Can you tell me which one is better? I mean should I invest or do trading?

[@claytrader]

I do both.

[@JeffMooreTM]

Another great video Clay!!

[@claytrader]

Thanks

[@thutoratsoma4010]

Thanks for the heads up.Any company that sell it's shares that you khow,and for how much

[@claytrader]

This should help claytrader.com/blog/best-online-stock-broker/

[@rockethus5349]

wow clay! you have a lot of emotions. I learned a lot from ur channel thnks. its all about money :)

[@claytrader]

Sometimes I get a bit passionate when it comes to teaching. Just can't help myself.

[@yahvin86]

what do you think about the app robinhood....what is it and does it work

[@claytrader]

This should help claytrader.com/videos/robinhood-trading-app-potential-red-flag-alert/

[@samdebi8672]

Can you do a video to explain how to know a stock that is either over-priced or under-priced with example. Am gathering all info to know what to look out for before I start trading. Thanks for your video, they are really informative.

[@claytrader]

Thanks for the idea. I'll see what I can do.

[@VenenoPhoenix]

Definitely need to subscribe. Thanks a lot !

[@claytrader]

Awesome, thank you!

[@mititelustefan6744]

These videos you make are really helpful! (for a newbee like me) Thank you for sharing all this!

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoy and find them helpful.

[@Christopheramber64]

Hi. How many trades should we take per day /week to be considered as Trader ?

[@claytrader]

I'd encourage you to sign up for my (free) class I offer here claytrader.com/1-hour-trader-transformation/

[@nattakayrhoomes9291]

Great video, i always love your advice, easy to understand 👍

[@claytrader]

Cheers!

[@zuwxyfvsdamon9805]

Well I think! Im getting to figure out things about stock market. In my thoughts 1st I need to learn about stocks where should I put my money for investments to practice and learn about stock market, and when the time comes that Ive gotten to used it in stock market, is it the time to go to trading stocks?

[@claytrader]

This should help claytrader.com/blog/getting-started/

[@thatsrich944]

If you use your labor and time to make money, you're an employee. If you use other's labor and time to make money, you're in business. If you use your money to make money, you're an investor, regardless if positions last 30 seconds or 30 years. The timeframe really only applies to the specific strategies employed. Scalping is a very short-term investment, while buy and pray is a very long-term investment. Really today, both of these strategies are dead if used exclusively. The modern way to invest is to use varying strategies at the same time to increase probabilities and reduce cost basis around a core position. This core position evolves as market conditions and assumptions change. This type of investing dramatically improves results, reduces risk and compounds capital quickly. It hasn't become mainstream yet, because people haven't figured out how to sell it to the masses... I swear by it though. Cheers! 😉

[@claytrader]

Thanks for sharing your outlook. Cheers.

[@jashandeepsingh2239]

I would like your Opinion on which one will you would do if you were trying to Get Money to buy a house

[@claytrader]

A job.

[@jashandeepsingh2239]

​@@claytrader Lmao Guess it does make sense to save money rather then just spending it all, Thanks for the advice

[@claytrader]

@@jashandeepsingh2239 a job is a great first way to start to gain income, and then after you have some savings, you'll get more flexibility

[@beatpioneer334]

How liquid are stocks? Is it like selling a house, which does not pay immediately or can I sell and get paid immediately. My bottom line question is how easy or hard is it to get my money back?

[@claytrader]

It depends on the type of stock you're choosing. Most times, stocks are very liquid.

[@vallej4089]

@@claytrader what does liquid mean?

[@claytrader]

@@vallej4089 ability to buy and sell.

[@remagairsoftllc]

So investing is the idea of the company, swing trading the actions of the company, and day trading is the actions of the stock price?

[@claytrader]

Yeah, I'd say that's fair.

[@javierflores6156]

thanks these videos are really helping me have a better understanding bout the marketing business.

[@claytrader]

Glad they're helping!

[@arsolevelsciencenotes230]

should i join my fathers trading company or should i make my own trading company.

[@claytrader]

I'd say ask your father.

[@shehzada_mann9245]

Dude I’m giving you 💯 for your videos. You just amazing I love the way you teach very helpful. Are you on instagram?

[@claytrader]

Thanks. Yeah, here ya go instagram.com/claytrader/

[@KS-nt2zp]

So I think this basically means if you have faith in the company, people behind the project, they are heading on the right track & believe that the company can give long term returns, you will INVEST in it for long term & if you don't have faith in the same, but you know that some kind of temporary event is going to occur in the company which will boost the prices after the event occurs, you will TRADE in it. Right?

[@claytrader]

Something like that, although you are making broad statements such as "Faith"... how do you define a logical reason to "have faith" in a company? If you're interested in this, I offer an investing course here - claytrader.com/courses/grow-rich/

[@tamaraannmoodley6682]

You have made a very complicated concept so simple. Thank you so much for providing useful information to the average Joe.

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching

[@ericklemm9456]

What's the difference between day trading and scalping?

[@claytrader]

Scalping is a type of day trading.

[@greenmarket4203]

This cleared my thoughts on it. I'm following you from now on man. Maybe, I'll be linking your vids to some of my posts on my blog. 👌

[@claytrader]

Glad it could help!

[@greenmarket4203]

I just finished writing my blog about stock market. Hope you could check it out. - goo.gl/dQNznE

[@blanewalker5512]

I've been doing a lot of research online and checking out different stock trading apps like robinhood, acorns, m1 finance, etc, Question: Is there a specific dollar amount that would constitute for long-term investments? I'm interested in dividend stocks and blue-chip stocks for long-term investments, not interested in day trading or penny stocks.

[@claytrader]

Specific dollar amount? No.

[@literaryartist1]

As the word implies Investing means you are invested in what ever you finance. That is financially, emotionally and everything in between. Trading is simply that. Simply for price action

[@claytrader]

Thanks for the thoughts.

[@laurapeterson5454]

Can you help with picking 5 G stocks? I keep hearing that I should be buying 5 G stocks before the end of this month, but I don't know which ones to buy or even how to buy stocks.

[@claytrader]

if you want to "talk stocks/trading in general", that's the entire idea behind my private community here claytrader.com/team which you are welcomed to join.

[@krizillion]

May we all succeed in all aspects of our lives and endeavors 🧿🏁

[@claytrader]

Cheers

[@tradingfitz9031]

I have only just stared investing/trading. I didn't really see that big of a difference between the two. I guess I view it all as trading regardless of time. Basically you can go from 'Day Trader', to 'Swing Trader', to 'Investment trader'. That would correspond with your time frames. But maybe I'm missing something. As I say, I have just started so I may be out of my depth when it comes to the intricacies.

[@claytrader]

There is a massive difference.

[@tradingfitz9031]

ClayTrader I’m not convinced...seems to be down to semantics. Yeah there is a massive difference between a day trader and someone that invests and believes in a company, but they both make a trade. There’s ‘confusion’ and overlap because there’ is an overlap. We both buy and sell which constitutes trading. The only ultimate difference as you’ve highlighted in the video is the adjective you use in relation to your buying and selling...that adjective describing duration. I guess it doesn’t really matter either way...just thinking out loud...no disrespect! “Investment Strategies To Learn Before Trading” www.investopedia.com/investing/investing-strategies/ . Prime example of the confusion/overlap. They also have an article arguing for a ‘massive difference’ approach too. 🤦🏻‍♂️😳

[@claytrader]

@@tradingfitz9031 you are way overthinking this....

[@tradingfitz9031]

ClayTrader this is true!🤦🏻‍♂️😅😂

[@elsalvaje6209]

Trying to learn as much as i can since my brother is making 600-800 a week off trading. Do stocks increase in value over a few hrs sometimes? Or do you have to wait longer to make a bit of good money? Like lets say i buy a stock thats $25 would it increase to $50 or even $100 in an hr or 2 or more?

[@claytrader]

No, they don't move that fast. These videos might help claytrader.com/video/live-trade/

[@Itsme1w3]

I am in new zealand which broker would be the best for me? i've asked this question to many but i am not getting the brokrage apps. i wanna start trading with a small amount first but dont know how?

[@claytrader]

you'll know what platform you need once you know what strategy you are using, you'll know what strategy you are doing after you build one for yourself, you'll know how to build a strategy for yourself once you understand the building tools available, you'll understand the building tools available after going through a proper educational course

[@aaah_mariel_and_den6219]

Very clear and simple explanation. Thanks!

[@claytrader]

Thanks.

[@emmanuelsanon6769]

So, what is the advantage, beside timing, of trading or investing has over each other? Let's say I buy a stock from MacDonalds and I trade that stock with the value rises by 8% after 2 years. And let say that I buy a stock from Burger King with the same starting value as MacDonalds and that value rises by 8% as well in 7 years. If I trade the share after the 2 years and 7 years respectively, which one will give me the higher gain or will the gain be equal?

[@claytrader]

It all depends on your goals There's no guarantees of anything and "that" is what makes the markets so challenging.

[@tomorrowsforecast1799]

Would you consider some stocks as traditional and safe? Like McDonald's, Disney, Pepsi/Coco-Cola...companies that will be around for a while basically. Or is it unwise to believe any company is "safe" in the market?

[@claytrader]

Those are the types of topics I explore in detail here claytrader.com/courses/grow-rich/

[@Retro_Mere]

thank clay for this

[@claytrader]

You're welcome.

[@at7487]

I have 1 question, when you buy a share in a company, what are you getting? Are you getting money over time as the company makes money depending on how big your share is?

[@claytrader]

Give this a look - claytrader.com/blogs/trading-101/

[@justinloke9147]

Very helpful video. Thanks ClayTrader

[@claytrader]

Glad it could help.

[@myth469]

Soo investing with no divendents is basically trading but with a longer period of time, and both investors and traders will sell the stocks after a period of time. Did I get it right? Oooh and also apparently investing long term and investing in index funds have a much lower risks than day/swing trading?

[@claytrader]

Correct.

[@myth469]

@@claytrader thanks man really appreciate you still replying after 4 years ☺️

[@claytrader]

@@myth469 trying my best!

[@idkwhattosayk1569]

Do you have to be a specific age to start trading

[@claytrader]

18

[@xXFUEGIxX]

When you sell shares before the price drops. To who or how do you sell shares? Sell them back to the company you bought them from or to another? How and Who?

[@claytrader]

Give this a watch - claytrader.com/videos/ultimate-game-stock-market/

[@navenkumar846]

If you proceed detailed class how I become a trader When, Where & Which place I can perform How I trade

[@claytrader]

My training program is here claytrader.com/takecontrol/

[@ellenlee1260]

Can you do a video towards investment? - e.g ETF/Mutual Funds? Thank you !

[@claytrader]

I have lots of videos here claytrader.com/video/trading-101/

[@juanromero1986]

Great video

[@claytrader]

Thanks

[@arnoldomonterroso8417]

I am both ways. I have money for long term and also like to buy stocks for fun.

[@claytrader]

Nothing wrong with multiple streams of income...

[@gmil6797]

What are the college courses that would teach or give me background about trading investing or stock market

[@claytrader]

Trading won't teach you about "trading", but if you want to learn about "investing" in a very theoretical sense, you'd want to do some kind of finance degree.

[@gmil6797]

ClayTrader how about stock market

[@claytrader]

A finance degree.

[@gmil6797]

@@claytrader Ok thankyou very much

[@claytrader]

You're welcome.

[@aromaseawater1492]

Very useful.

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elijahal-nassar6047]

Since stocks are a form of income, how do taxes play into the situation, or are stocks tax free

[@claytrader]

If you make money, those gains are taxed.

[@niku9999]

ClayTrader let’s say u r tax dependent, how does that play out?

[@emilyk509]

Thank you for the video. What, in your opinion, is the minimum amount that you should start “investing” with?

[@claytrader]

Any amount. Time is your friend, so the sooner the better. I have an entire course on it here moneywithclay.com/product/grow-rich/

[@officergregorystevens5765]

I think trading is a type of investing

[@claytrader]

A "type", sure. But it is "Not" investing apples to apples.

[@dunner079]

I don't know about any youtube videos except for explaining what the stock market is. I would be very precarious about this kind of thing given the swindling that goes on in global finance and poor advice for actual real-time trading. These videos are good for giving me an idea of what the stock market is but that's about it?

[@claytrader]

Good points.

[@ExcelSquad]

Please make a video about how to analyze the stock data using excel

[@claytrader]

I have a course already on my personal investing strategy here courses.moneywithclay.com/p/grow-rich

[@coppersulphate002]

Thank you for this video!!! You're great !

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching.

[@ermeksatymkulov7091]

What is one of the online brokers that you recommend to use it? Such as AmeriTrade, is it a good website to use?

[@claytrader]

Give this a look - claytrader.com/blog/best-online-stock-broker/

[@Katharsis540]

Have you thought of covering ethical trading and ethical investment?

[@claytrader]

Appreciate the feedback and the idea. Thanks!

[@brykit1972]

That's pretty important especially seeing how things are going right now.

[@brykit1972]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socially_responsible_investing

[@Mrman-er1he]

How do I setup my computer and what software are you using for your charts when you trade?

[@claytrader]

Here's what I use (and other choices) claytrader.com/resources/

[@Mrman-er1he]

ClayTrader okay thank you I definitely look forward to growing from you and supporting you with your products

[@claytrader]

Cheers

[@Vandross01]

Very nice video, Liked and Subscribed. I'll be checking out your other videos over the next few days.

[@claytrader]

Sounds good. Welcome to the channel.

[@jharnanath9685]

Great! I'm a beginner. you gave me very good knowledge

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoyed.

[@Shari_Tejp]

Okay so I need a channel that focuses on investing, not trading. Any recommendations guys? thanks Btw I subscribed, your channel is gold for learning basic principles of the market regardless if you're investor or trader

[@claytrader]

Welcome aboard!

[@aminraji116]

Awesome explanation. I want to start trading trading but only want to spare +-100 euro. Is that enough? ( to get a feel for the market.)

[@claytrader]

Nope. Keep saving.

[@fernandodockery9856]

Is it possible to do both with maybe with 2 separate accounts trading and investing at the same time ??

[@claytrader]

Absolutely. That's what I do.

[@danielalonsoiii2130]

I also liked, subscribed and shared your video.

[@claytrader]

Awesome thank you!

[@wanderless783]

How do u file taxes for stock market.. Im a trader and im newbie..

[@claytrader]

Your broker will hand you all the information, which you can then give to an accountant.

[@wanderless783]

@@claytrader So if im using Robinhood .. They gonna send me the stuff i need.. Thank u for responding i really appreciate it

[@claytrader]

Correct.

[@wanderless783]

@@claytrader thank u helps a lot

[@claytrader]

You're welcome

[@johnconnor9787]

Great videos!!! So far I understand your videos for the very beginners. Is there any ordered way to watch them. Do you have a play list where the videos are sorted in a way to watch them one by one? If no? please order them like this and it will be even greater. Because at this point youtube suggests me the videos randomly and I do not want to miss some important information. And as your channel ha a lot of videos, some of them can be probably for the experienced traders. So, if it is possible, it would be really amazing if you ordered the videos, which teach all of this stuff from zero to experienced level. Or maybe you can suggest in what order should I watch your videos/playlists. Thank you very much, you are doing a great job

[@claytrader]

My structured educational program is here claytrader.com/takecontrol/

[@mayanknehra5145]

A seller wud sell his shares when the prices are high but why wud someone buy those shares which wud cost him high and also buying shares just gives him to be a partial owner of the company?

[@claytrader]

This will help claytrader.com/videos/ultimate-game-stock-market/

[@yaguking]

Would*

[@so1vae]

When you say that you profit off of different stocks for retirement and don’t check on them often, you mean you make money off of dividend right? (sorry if i worded this terribly, im *just* getting into the stock market and am trying to learn)

[@claytrader]

Correct

[@jakebo2397]

what tools do you use when you are deciding what to buy or sell? I just started to take a interest in the stock market but I'm very new to it. I've watched almost all of your videos up to this point. I really appreciate if you could get back to me maybe give me a little more insight into how you Monitor and determine what stocks you personally would buy or invest in

[@claytrader]

That's the whole idea behind these videos claytrader.com/courses/

[@OAKZD1]

Hi so I've always wondered that if i buy a share at $100 and then the value goes up to $500. Is it guaranteed that will be able to sell that share? So my question is am i guaranteed to be able to sell my share when i desire? thanks!

[@claytrader]

As long as you are choosing the right types of stocks, you'll be able to sell.

[@OAKZD1]

thanks makes sense. Thanks for all the videos they are awesome!!!

[@claytrader]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoy!

[@m..5494]

Do you have to pay taxes on your profit after you sell your shares ?

[@claytrader]

Only at the end of the year.

[@smitdesai2527]

does forex market,commodities market work the same as stock market

[@claytrader]

For the most part, "yes", but there are some differences.

[@themahdi6491]

I have some questions sir, first of all can i trade on a phone? Can i start for free?And where exactly do i do all this? I'm only 15 years old and your videos seem to give me motivation. Love your work, keep going, spreading the love from Somalia🇸🇴

[@claytrader]

Yes, here ya go: a.webull.com/i/ClayTrader

[@themahdi6491]

I apreciate you for helping me but i have problems signing in

[@themahdi6491]

The app isnt available in my country

[@claytrader]

@@themahdi6491 bummer!

[@themahdi6491]

@@claytrader thanks for offering the help, thank you so much. Promise me you will keep uploading😇🥰😊

[@onepiecexxtoriko942]

I'm glad KZbin led me to your youtube videos as you explain things really well. Can you do a video on the benefits and disadvantages of swing and day trading? like the fees it cost to buy and sell and how much you should consider selling/busying (the amount of shares)etc. im very new to this and watching all your trading videos. Thank you :)

[@claytrader]

Glad you're enjoying! This playlist should help claytrader.com/blogs/trading-101/

[@onepiecexxtoriko942]

ClayTrader ah. I was unaware of the playlist. Thanks a lot!!! 😁

[@claytrader]

You're welcome.

[@jaydeepbhoite5829]

Hey , I had a question that say if I were to buy some shares and hold them , but later if the prices go up is it gurranteed that I'll get buyers to my shares no matter how high the prices surge ?

[@claytrader]

The only way a price goes up is if there is buyers, so yeah, you'd have buyers.

[@alexishernan4289]

What is a liquid in stock terms?

[@claytrader]

That depends on the strategy being used.

[@walgreenstothemoon]

Let's say I buy about $600 of shares of a company at about $5.70 a share because I think in about 5 years or less it might go up to about $60 a share, but it ends up losing business causing the share price to go down to less than a dollar. Then it eventually goes out of business, I lose my initial $600?

[@claytrader]

Correct. Unless you sell before it goes out of business and at least recoup some of your cost.

[@999locke]

business model has nothing to do with share price,when you open an account the broker will tell you that.

[@999locke]

come on how do you sell before? that's stupid.

[@walgreenstothemoon]

Ransom Locke I guess he meant to sell when in my example it goes to like $0.30 and not wait to see if it goes back up.

[@walgreenstothemoon]

Ransom Locke I guess he meant to sell when in my example it goes to like $0.30 and not wait to see if it goes back up.

[@henryfast4731]

Been watching your stuff for the last couple of days. If I could average $250 a day, of course I would sign up and take your courses and pay you for it too. But what is my guarantee?

[@claytrader]

The only people that offer guarantees are conmen. That's like me guaranteeing you that if I teach you to drive, you'll never get in an accident. I can't control if you choose to do something dumb within your driving (or trading).

[@amilcarhernandez3246]

How do markets buy your shares?? What is the value of your sharing to the market?

[@claytrader]

Give this playlist a look claytrader.com/blogs/trading-101/

[@udayakumar-cb9jr]

Hi I'm new to this, what you call 'Day trading'. I mean I just started out, been using this 'iq option' app for the same. Been working on the demo account rn. I'm confused about the 'SELL' option, since, let's say that the particular stocks of a company is down, I'll be buying it right. So what's the use of the sell option anyway? Also what's the trick of this whole situation. I'm sure there are some methods to predict or at least gain a certain amount of knowledge about how a certain company is going to perform in a certain day. Id love to hear about this from you. I've just started watching all your videos, they're quite interesting and easy to understand. Thanks

[@claytrader]

You are getting way too far ahead of yourself. Watch this claytrader.com/videos/brand-new-trader-need-online-broker/

[@categories21]

Clay do you have videos about mutual funds?

[@claytrader]

I have one that'll be released in a couple weeks.

[@categories21]

Ok i will wait for that

[@claytrader]

Cool.

[@gemini3155]

good way to explain it

[@claytrader]

Thanks.

[@melanienguyen2890]

this helps me understand a lot. thank @clay

[@claytrader]

You're welcome.

[@ianjamespadillamabelinvlog1448]

Nice idol

[@claytrader]

Thanks

[@arieljj4896]

Hey, thanks a lot for this video; I learned a lot. Can you d a video explaining how to get your money out.Say, I invested in Coca-cola 2 years ago, and I all of a sudden I have an emergency and need the money. Do I just go to the bank and withdraw it, and what if I opened a traders account online and there is no physical branch? Do you get that money by selling it or can you just withdraw it? Is selling and withdrawing the same in stock language?

[@claytrader]

You would just log into your broker and request they send the money to you. Most times, your brokerage account will be linked up with a bank account, so they can just send it to you directly. You need to first "sell", and then after you "sell", you can "withdraw" the money.

[@arieljj4896]

Oohh I see, and who do I sell it to other traders or to the online brokerage? Can you do a tutorial on how to sell a stock? Yes, these basic videos are very helpful, you should do more. Thanks a lot

[@claytrader]

Here ya go: claytrader.com/videos/stock-market-work/

[@jf2mad]

I work in a plant and make about 40k a year. I'm looking to replace my working income with stocks. I'm thinking of a mix of dividend stocks and trading. I am pretty much an absolute novice an, at this point I am looking for useful advice on how to begin to learn.

[@claytrader]

This should help claytrader.com/blog/getting-started/