Around half of Americans do not participate in a retirement plan and have little or no experience working with a finance professional. That leaves movies and other media to fill in many of the gaps in perceptions about the finance industry. Unfortunately, media often portrays short-term trading behavior instead of long-term investing. A story about someone trying to make a large amount of money in a short amount of time is way more exciting than someone who buys stock and patiently holds it for years. It’s also a lot more interesting to make a movie about someone who breaks rules rather than someone who acts responsibly. That may be part of why finance professionals are often portrayed as untrustworthy. As a result, people often seem to equate investing with high-stakes speculation. “Markets Demystified” focuses on the differences between short-term trading and long-term investing, and why diversified investing is the best strategy for most. We also explain and explore stock market mechanics and concepts. We highlight the function of regulations that are in place to protect investors from many of the behaviors portrayed in movies.
Unlock the mysteries of investing with “Markets Demystified.”