Anatomy of Stocks: Introduction
Investing in individual stocks is different from mutual fund investing. With individual stocks, you don't have the "instant diversification" that a good mutual fund gives you. Rather, in order to diversify you have to research a number of companies, and choose several in different sectors. This can take time.
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    This section will look at the basics of stocks, how the experts analyze them, and riskier strategies that are only for those with nerves (and wallets) of steel.    
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