Annotated Bibliography
1. R., Rachel. "Does the Age of a Stock Trader Matter?" Fox On Stocks. Fox, 07 Feb. 2013. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <http://foxonstocks.com/does-the-age-of-a-stock-trader-matter/>.
This article shows a concrete example of how age is irrelevant in trading stocks. Many young people are getting involved in buying and selling shares and encouraging their friends to join this revolution.
2. Zeitlin, Matthew. "Robinhood Can Turn Every IPhone User Into A Trader." BuzzFeed. BuzzFeed, 11 Dec. 2014. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <http://www.buzzfeed.com/matthewzeitlin/robinhood-can-turn-every-iphone-user-into-a-trader#.nvRdJN7Jp>.
This article displays the accessibility and benefits of Robinhood, an iPhone application for trading. Because of many technological advances, some predict that a large number of iPhone users will become day traders.
3. "Robinhood FAQ Center." Robinhood FAQ Center. Robinhood, n.d. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <https://robinhoodapp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us>.
The Robinhood frequently asked questions center helped me define some terms and conditions that Robinhood users must fulfill. This website also gives us an understanding of margin trading.
4. Long, Heather. "Robinhood Trading App Has 340,000 Wait List - The Buzz - Investment and Stock Market News." The Buzz Investment and Stock Market News RSS. CNN, 17 May 2014. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <http://buzz.money.cnn.com/2014/05/17/robinhood-trading-app/>.
This post by BuzzFeed emphasizes how popular Robinhood and its zero-commission per trade policy is. There were 340,000 people on the waiting list for this application as of last year. Everyday the number of investors are rising due to programs and technology like this.
5. Zeitlin, Matthewt. "It's Not The Stock Market That Young People Don't Trust, It's The Advisers." BuzzFeed. BuzzFeed, 18 June 2014. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <http://www.buzzfeed.com/matthewzeitlin/its-not-the-stock-market-that-young-people-dont-trust-its-th#.uo9o6QP6w>.
Many articles have shown that young people are not interested in investing because of the fear of losing money. Nevertheless, this post shows that teenage investors don't feel like they have the right advisors or guidance to begin trading.
6. Frankel, Matthew. "Young Investors Are Buying the Wrong Stocks." The Motley Fool. The Motley Fool, 21 Jan. 2015. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2015/01/21/young-investors-are-buying-the-wrong-stocks.aspx>.
This article elucidates the difference between younger, amateur and older, more experienced investors. Older traders often stick to blue chip stocks while teenagers take the gamble on higher beta, hype stocks.
7. Stevenson, Abigail. "Jim Cramer's 3 Tips for Young Investors." CNBC. Mad Money, 26 Dec. 2014. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <http://www.cnbc.com/id/102296473>. Jim Cramer's suggestions include getting involved early. Lot of people save up money and don't know what to do with. If you can start trading at a young age, you will have an advantage in the future, as you will learn certain trends and techniques.
8. Johnston, Michael. "41 Inspiring And Intelligent Investing Quotes." Dividend.com. Dividend University, 01 Oct. 2014. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <http://www.dividend.com/dividend-education/41-inspiring-and-intelligent-investing-quotes/>. This article is not only an inspiration for all investors, but also quotes of advice for new stock traders. One of the quotes from this page is something I have based all my trades on and will continue to do so in the future.
9. Shell, Adam. "Warren Buffett: Top 3 Investing Mistakes to Avoid." USA Today. Gannett, 26 Oct. 2013. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/10/26/warren-buffett-investment-advice/3188499/>. In this article Warren Buffet, one of the most widely followed investors, outlines three mistakes that most investors make. These include trying to time the market, following high-frequency traders, and paying too much in fees and expenses.
10. Steverman, Ben. "How Young Investors Can Get Started." Bloomberg Business Week. Bloomberg, 17 Mar. 2009. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/mar2009/pi20090317_732476.htm>. In the last article, the author shows us how young investors can get involved in trading. He provides charts and stats about how young investors trade and how well they perform.
This article shows a concrete example of how age is irrelevant in trading stocks. Many young people are getting involved in buying and selling shares and encouraging their friends to join this revolution.
2. Zeitlin, Matthew. "Robinhood Can Turn Every IPhone User Into A Trader." BuzzFeed. BuzzFeed, 11 Dec. 2014. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <http://www.buzzfeed.com/matthewzeitlin/robinhood-can-turn-every-iphone-user-into-a-trader#.nvRdJN7Jp>.
This article displays the accessibility and benefits of Robinhood, an iPhone application for trading. Because of many technological advances, some predict that a large number of iPhone users will become day traders.
3. "Robinhood FAQ Center." Robinhood FAQ Center. Robinhood, n.d. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <https://robinhoodapp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us>.
The Robinhood frequently asked questions center helped me define some terms and conditions that Robinhood users must fulfill. This website also gives us an understanding of margin trading.
4. Long, Heather. "Robinhood Trading App Has 340,000 Wait List - The Buzz - Investment and Stock Market News." The Buzz Investment and Stock Market News RSS. CNN, 17 May 2014. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <http://buzz.money.cnn.com/2014/05/17/robinhood-trading-app/>.
This post by BuzzFeed emphasizes how popular Robinhood and its zero-commission per trade policy is. There were 340,000 people on the waiting list for this application as of last year. Everyday the number of investors are rising due to programs and technology like this.
5. Zeitlin, Matthewt. "It's Not The Stock Market That Young People Don't Trust, It's The Advisers." BuzzFeed. BuzzFeed, 18 June 2014. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <http://www.buzzfeed.com/matthewzeitlin/its-not-the-stock-market-that-young-people-dont-trust-its-th#.uo9o6QP6w>.
Many articles have shown that young people are not interested in investing because of the fear of losing money. Nevertheless, this post shows that teenage investors don't feel like they have the right advisors or guidance to begin trading.
6. Frankel, Matthew. "Young Investors Are Buying the Wrong Stocks." The Motley Fool. The Motley Fool, 21 Jan. 2015. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2015/01/21/young-investors-are-buying-the-wrong-stocks.aspx>.
This article elucidates the difference between younger, amateur and older, more experienced investors. Older traders often stick to blue chip stocks while teenagers take the gamble on higher beta, hype stocks.
7. Stevenson, Abigail. "Jim Cramer's 3 Tips for Young Investors." CNBC. Mad Money, 26 Dec. 2014. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <http://www.cnbc.com/id/102296473>. Jim Cramer's suggestions include getting involved early. Lot of people save up money and don't know what to do with. If you can start trading at a young age, you will have an advantage in the future, as you will learn certain trends and techniques.
8. Johnston, Michael. "41 Inspiring And Intelligent Investing Quotes." Dividend.com. Dividend University, 01 Oct. 2014. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <http://www.dividend.com/dividend-education/41-inspiring-and-intelligent-investing-quotes/>. This article is not only an inspiration for all investors, but also quotes of advice for new stock traders. One of the quotes from this page is something I have based all my trades on and will continue to do so in the future.
9. Shell, Adam. "Warren Buffett: Top 3 Investing Mistakes to Avoid." USA Today. Gannett, 26 Oct. 2013. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/10/26/warren-buffett-investment-advice/3188499/>. In this article Warren Buffet, one of the most widely followed investors, outlines three mistakes that most investors make. These include trying to time the market, following high-frequency traders, and paying too much in fees and expenses.
10. Steverman, Ben. "How Young Investors Can Get Started." Bloomberg Business Week. Bloomberg, 17 Mar. 2009. Web. 24 Apr. 2015. <http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/mar2009/pi20090317_732476.htm>. In the last article, the author shows us how young investors can get involved in trading. He provides charts and stats about how young investors trade and how well they perform.