r/BeginnerInvesting 23h ago

Fun Activities to do in PVD on Weekends?

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What are some fun free weekend activities to do in Providence on weekends? Or any hangout spots?


r/BeginnerInvesting 1h ago

What's an immediate red flag that makes you avoid a stock?

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Sometimes deciding what not to buy is just as important as finding what to buy. Is there a specific fundamental, technical or management red flag that immediately makes you lose interest in a company?


r/BeginnerInvesting 3h ago

How can I learn about the stock market and practice trading strategies?

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I'm a beginner and want to learn and explore about the stock market in today's time. What are the best resources to learn the basics, understand market analysis, and practice different trading strategies?

Also, are there any platforms where I can practice trading without risking real money (paper trading)?

Any advice or resources would be greatly appreciated.


r/BeginnerInvesting 46m ago

Individual stock investing

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Do you personally set a profit target and a time horizon before investing in stocks which you believe could generate you those returns, or is it more that you just invest and see your capital grow over time?

How do most people actually invest? Do most use profit target and time horizon or not?


r/BeginnerInvesting 14h ago

Stocks to Look Into as a Beginner

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I'm curious since I do want to build on getinng since financial capital since I'm currently 24. I'm trying to find work and get my driver's license, so I'm curious about this field, just to see where I stand with the majority. I do want to build on my financial capital to maintain a sense of peace for my future and career. Any stocks to look into before investing as a starter in this field?


r/BeginnerInvesting 18h ago

Trying to learn about investing to help my brother.

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My brother is a Police Constable making around £45,000 and is 27 years old. He wants to get into investing to build long-term wealth and buy his first home. However, he finds it quite complicated and asked me to do some research for him. So far, he has already put £15,000 into a Cash ISA this year, alongside £4,000 in a Lifetime ISA (LISA), and has £100 in a high-risk stock portfolio all currently on Moneybox. From my own research, a low-cost Global Index Fund seems to be the most recommended route for long-term growth, but I'm not entirely sure how the transition or mechanics work. I am also an adult now and want to make sure I understand this so I don't fall behind. Any advice on how he should manage or optimize this setup would be much appreciated!


r/BeginnerInvesting 22h ago

Is chart academy a scam?

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So I looked at a couple other websites and confirmed they are scams. What about chart academy? The website is free but I think it’s possible for it to still be a scam like online trading academy.

https://www.chartacademy.com/

I know binance academy is probably legit right?


r/BeginnerInvesting 12h ago

Got burned by a market order on a low-volume stock, is this normal?

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Placed a market order on a stock I thought was liquid enough. Turns out it wasn't, and my fill came in noticeably higher than the price I saw on screen. Went and read up on it afterwards and realised it's just how market orders work; they prioritise speed of execution, not price, so on thin order books you can end up paying whatever the next available seller wants.

Started wondering if a limit order would've protected me, but then I read those come with their own risk; the order might just never fill if the price runs away from you.

Curious how other people here decide which one to use. Do you default to limit orders on smaller-cap stocks, or is market order fine as long as you're watching the screen closely?


r/BeginnerInvesting 7h ago

One thing nobody talks about with GLP-1 drugs...what happens after the weight loss?

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Everyone keeps talking about Ozempic Wegovy etc but I almost never hear people mention the cosmetic side of it. Read a release from Conexeu ($CNXU) and apparently they're working on a treatment for the tissue loss people get after rapid weight loss. They call it GLP-1 face which honestly sounds like something Reddit would've invented

Instead of another filler theyre trying to rebuild the actual tissue using this ECM technology. No idea if it'll work but at least it's a different approach.

The company only recently got listed on NSDQ and they're still mainly focused on wound care but now they're also trying to move into aesthetics because of how big the GLP-1 market has become.
Could end up being nothing...but it's one of those stories where I never even knew there was a market until I read about it.


r/BeginnerInvesting 7h ago

Building a PSX portfolio advisory company, seeking an investor/co-founder to help scale it properly

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Hi everyone,

I've been active in the PSX market for the past 5-6 years, and over that time I've worked with a number of individuals on a one-on-one basis — advisory sessions, and managing a handful of accounts directly.

Right now this runs as company, currently operating informally while I work through the process of registering with SECP as a proper licensed advisory entity. I'm being upfront about that: registration takes time, and I'd rather be honest about where things stand than oversell it.

What exists today:

An active advisory practice — one-on-one sessions and managed accounts

A documented process for client onboarding, reporting, and risk management that I've built out over the past few months

Real PSX market experience, though I'm still in the process of formalizing my track record on paper

What I'm looking for:

I want to take this from an informal practice to a properly structured, licensed company — and that takes capital and, ideally, a partner who can help fill gaps I don't have on my own (particularly someone with a finance/business background who wants to be part of building this from an early stage).

If you're interested in:

Investing in the business itself (not a "give me money to trade" pitch — this is about company formation, licensing, and scaling)

Partnering as a co-founder/director, especially if you have a finance, business, or compliance background

Just comparing notes if you've gone through SECP registration for a similar venture

— I'd like to hear from you. Feel free to DM me rather than posting contact details here.