More and more people are discovering that the Internet is a valuable investment resource. You can get instant stock quotes, read the latest articles on investment trends, or even trade online.

Stop by The Mutual Fund Investor's Center and order guides on everything from investing for children to asset planning and IRAs, many offered at no charge. At the Investor's Center, you can research, track, and customize your own fund list from over 1000 mutual funds. Or, view the lowest cost funds by investment category.

At the Public Disclosure Program at NASD Regulation Inc., investors can obtain information about NASD member firms and associates. Customers who feel their broker has utilized improper business practices can access the Complaint Program.

At InvestorGuide, you'll find answers to 1000 investment questions, a free e-mail newsletter, and daily market summaries. Learn ten principles for investment, participate in discussion groups, or get advice on personal finances. The investing category covers everything from stocks and futures to international investing.

The American Express Financial Advisor offers interactive tools for creating a personal financial profile, hypothetical situations for financial planning, and advisors who offer planning and services to individuals and businesses.

For short-term trading methods or game plans for traders, visit The Investment News Center. Read answers to questions on futures, and find out why most traders lose money on them. The site even offers basic training for futures traders.

GALT Technologiesoffers a NETworth Quote Server where you can plug in your favorite stock's ticker symbol to obtain a stock quote within seconds. Join the Quicken Financial Networth free and utilize their portfolio tracking, or investigate which stocks meet your investment needs.

For the latest news on the economy as well as information on U.S. stock markets, world markets, interest rates, and commodities, visit CNN's Financial Network.

At the Daily Rocket, you can download a free version of the Investment Monitor, which utilizes push technology to bring the latest investment news right into your own PC.

For economic indicators and the latest economic and financial controversies, visit Dr. Ed Yardeni's Economics Network. Examine long-term trends, study the impact of the high-tech revolution on the economy, or review monetary and fiscal policies.

Visit the Stock Spectator for news, deals, and insight into Emerging Growth Equities and IPO's.

The New York Stock Exchange Website is an educational tool for investors, students, and teachers:

A forum dedicated to investing in stocks is The Motley Fool.

Wall Street Research Net features over 250,000 links to help professional and private investors perform research on actively traded companies and mutual funds.

Dow Jones Homepage

American Stock Exchange

The Nasdaq Stock Market

Robin Nobles is a freelance writer who can be reached at robinnobles@robinsnest.com.

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