3.2K reactions · 391 shares | I get asked everyday "Tim, how do I get started trading stocks?" My answer is always the same... Checkout my book "An American Hedge Fund" where I discuss how I got started and the lessons I learned along the way. | Timothy Sykes | Facebook

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