There is a wide array of newspapers, magazines, and books written specifically for the individual investor. Although the tools cited above contain a wealth of valuable information, you may be interested in a more detailed analysis of a specific investment, an individual stock, or a mutual fund. More advanced individual investors can take advantage of a number of useful television programs. These programs typically cover events on Wall Street on a daily or weekly basis and are formatted to address issues confronting the individual investor. These products help you with simple functions such as balancing a checkbook, and more advanced tasks like tracking your investment portfolio.
Online services are an excellent resource for any level of investor.
If you prefer the classroom environment, there are virtually hundreds of classes workshops and seminars designed for all levels of investors from the novice to the expert. Local universities and community colleges offer many of these resources. Additionally, similar programs are often sponsored by stockbrokers, insurance agents, and financial planners. Many of these courses can be located by looking through the business or finance section of your local newspaper, in a community college course catalog or simply by contacting a local financial services provider. Large quantities of these and other brochures may be purchased at cost through ASEC for distribution by interested employers and organizations.