<prompt> Human: Im sorry if I missed something in the wiki, but Im looking for a way, preferably a book I can read or a series of YouTube videos or something, where I can learn how to invest. To say I have no knowledge of investing terms is an understatement. I have a 401k that I have 6 income invested in because my company matches half up to 3 total, but beyond that, Im clueless. I see terms like ETF and mutual fund and stuff all the time and have no idea what they mean. I have been pointed to Investopedia before, but that led to the typical I dont understand this term, better go read the page that defines it which contains another term I dont understand loop. Im looking for the very very basics, dumbed down ELI5 style, on how to understand investing and learn to do it safely and smartly if I can. Is there something out there or do I just keep reading investopedia until it starts making sense?  <response>: The dude is asking about investing and he specifically pointed out he doesnt want investopidea as a source. I would start simply just by understanding what a stock and a bond is. All other forms of investing is just speculation. You should understand things like the difference between speculation and investing. Its best to use some blogger website that explains these stuff. Stay away from day trading, foreign exchange or derivatives. You can definitely learn about them and it actually helps to learn about them as a case for how to not invest and what not to invest in. 