tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886595570005494885.post5120082189305042947..comments2008-08-02T00:12:48.766-04:00Nurseb911http://www.blogger.com/profile/04974722323117696369noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886595570005494885.post-21826834083884095802008-08-02T00:12:00.000-04:002008-08-02T00:12:00.000-04:00I believe it is essential for one to be guided through the initial process of stock analysis if they have no background in such area. Sure, you can learn on your own, but having sound advice and understanding the fundamentals from someone with experience makes for a smoother ride. Eventually you can decide which path to take.<BR/><BR/>Also, everyone has different learning methods, and a step-by-step approach utilizing real companies and current information appears to be quite beneficial to those novice readers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886595570005494885.post-55187822961222590682008-07-19T19:41:00.000-04:002008-07-19T19:41:00.000-04:00Anon,<BR/><BR/>I think regular readers understand when reading the content of this site that the information I provide isn't simply telling them what to do. The point I believe steve is trying to make (though I can't speak for him) is that for an investor starting out and wanting to invest independently that there are times when it helps to hear what those in their shoes years ago did in order to reach the level of investing knowledge they sustain today.<BR/><BR/>I would hope that an individual wouldn't invest independently until they were ready, but I certainly can't stop someone from doing so if that is the path they choose.Nurse B, 911http://www.blogger.com/profile/13599091589209075856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886595570005494885.post-77511762072792004902008-07-18T12:10:00.000-04:002008-07-18T12:10:00.000-04:00On the other hand, if someone needs you to tell them what to do, maybe they shouldn't invest independently.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886595570005494885.post-43151587814718672822008-07-17T13:16:00.000-04:002008-07-17T13:16:00.000-04:00I'm glad you're both looking forward to the posts. And I somehow knew that Susan would be excited.<BR/><BR/>I will be away at the cottage for most of August, but I'll schedule the posts ahead of time for 6am on those dates and reply to comments/emails when I return.Nurse B, 911http://www.blogger.com/profile/13599091589209075856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886595570005494885.post-55260457564280139262008-07-17T11:13:00.000-04:002008-07-17T11:13:00.000-04:00I visit your site alot and look forward to the posts.slang16http://www.blogger.com/profile/08287337935040921930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886595570005494885.post-4903993628807969052008-07-17T10:28:00.000-04:002008-07-17T10:28:00.000-04:00Fantastic! Looking forward to this for sure. While I've learned a lot from all your writing, I'm still not confident with my own research.Susannoreply@blogger.com