So you have tried to daytrade but its wasn't for you. You lost to much money, the market seemed to you more like a casino... irrational. You tried investing but it was no different. Some stocks go up ....some go down at best you breakeven. How the f.... do you choose this stocks to invest? The indicators are lagging, the news move too fast, the big guys manipulate the market and you end up always in the wrong side of the market. There is a simple strategy for that ...you buy BLUE CHIP stocks. This are stocks that give you dividends regularly. Its like buying real estates and giving them for rent. Its simple, clear. It doesn't matter which way the stocks go as long as the company has sound financial statements and gives dividends regularly.
As you can see there a sign at the bottom of the chart with the letter D. Those are all dividends. this are just some good examples of good companies, giving good dividends.The markets offer a lot of possibilities, Its up to you to choose which financial instrument is more suitable for you personality.