Ask HN: Where should the absolute beginner investor start out?
I have a few thousand dollars that I'm looking to invest. I know that it's not a lot, but its enough that I don't want it lying around in the bank.<p>I am a high school student with just about no financial experience/education. However, I would like to learn a little about investing - enough so that I can make some educated investments that might pay off in the long term.<p>Given that I'm a busy student, what would be the most efficient use of my time when it comes to making investments? I have heard from many people that a mutual fund might be the way to go, as opposed to buying individual stocks that supposedly takes more time and experience.<p>If I were to go with a mutual fund, would it be a bad idea to choose one with higher risks? At this stage in my life, I am willing to take more risks than I probably will want to in the future.<p>Thanks!<p>- <i>solipsist</i><p>P.S. Any good online stock brokers out there that may support accounts for minors?