It is always important to educate yourself about investing, before you actually start the process.  There is some definite truth in the saying, “knowledge is power.”  In the case of stock investment, the right knowledge about investing can be the determining factor in your success as an investor.

So, where can you find a decent stock market glossary?  There are virtually hundreds of websites that offer complete stock market glossaries; however, you should always consider the source you are collecting information from.  Therefore, it is recommended that you choose a reputable website backed by a company knowledgeable in investment.  A simple Google search will provide you with hundreds of sites that offer free information pertaining to stock and other financial investments.

The NASDAQ stock glossary is a good place to start your research.  You can view the site at the following URL: http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/glossary.stm
 

Investopedia is another useful source of boundless information pertaining to both stock and other finances.  The site is located at URL: http://www.investopedia.com

Finally, you can also find a lot of stock information at Yahoo Finance: http://finance.yahoo.com/

Regardless of the source you choose to learn from, remember that your knowledge will not only provide the imperative know how investing requires, but it can potentially protect you from a loss while investing.  In short, your own financial savvy is the most powerful investment tool you can possibly own.