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Investment Clubs: Where are They?

Now that you have read enough material to have a general grasp on the practices and the uses of investment clubs, you are probably wondering where you can generally find investment clubs in your area. While a comprehensive listing of all investment clubs is, as far as we know, not available, we can give you an idea as to where to ask and where to look for a group to join.

Workplaces

If you are a member of a successful business and, as a result, have a sizeable salary, and have extra cash that you can spare to invest, odds are you have colleagues who are in the same situation. These people may or may not be coworkers, but more than likely they share at least some background with you - some interests. In some cases, there may already be a club formed in your workplace. We would advise you to show interest in it around your peers. Ask around. It probably isn't a huge secret, after all, unless if you keep some really bizarre company (no pun intended)!

Alumni

If you went to college, the former students at your University might also be a good place to turn to if you're seeking out the members of an investment club. Were you or any of your friends a part of the accounting club back in your college days? Were some of your fraternity brothers or sorority sisters interested in the stock market? Of course they were...none of us ever partied in college! No, never!

Seriously enough, since most members of investment clubs are successful and well-educated, it may be wise to look back to your Alma Mater for joining one. Trust us! It may be less difficult than you think. What's more, you'll be more likely to have things in common with these people, and, in general, be able to get along with them more easily than you might with people who are complete strangers. You may also find that you have a lot to catch up on with your former University buddies, which, if they live in your area, will make the process all the more interesting.

Family

Finally, if you have been sitting at the dinner table at family reunions and have been hearing about Uncle Bob's newest investments and how proud he is of his portfolio, you might ask him -- and other family members -- about forming an investment club if they haven't already done so. Since you're related to the people who may be involved in the club, you'll probably have no difficulty being accepted, although that's no guarantee. Families can be finicky. Taking part in a family-based investment club can be the start of an interesting tradition, though, and can also be a wonderful chance for children to learn about the stock markets.

No matter what route you take, make sure that you keep this in mind: you need to handle yourself as professionally as possible. Large losses in the stock market can result in tensions between you and your friends or family, which can really tear a group apart. If you value your relationships, then you should make sure not to let your investment club take over your life.

What’s more, if you can’t find a club to join…then you may as well start one for yourself!

Best of luck to you.

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