Thursday, June 14, 2012

Tips For Investing In The Stock Market For Beginners

By Jenny Li


You may find lot of online information on investing in the stock market for beginners. Much of it is very good, but it can sometimes be confusing. Here is a look at some of the basics and things to know before starting.

Investing in stocks can be very risky. However, it also can be very rewarding. If you approach this opportunity as a "get rich quick proposition" you may end up very disappointed, as well as broke. The best way to begin is to to use a great deal of caution until you learn all about it.

You cannot trade stocks unless you first open up an account with a broker. Brokers are licensed to conduct transactions for buying and selling shares in businesses. You may choose to use a full service or discount brokerage to conduct your business. A full service broker charges you commissions on your transactions, and you receive expert advice on your trades.

If you choose to use a discount brokerage firm, you have no frills. Everything is done on a "do it yourself" basis. You must know what you are doing as you have no advice or assistance in making your transactions. However, you will save a lot of money over a full service brokerage.

When you begin trading, you will need to have a cash account. This means that you must have money in your account to cover your transactions. It is possible to conduct business with a credit card. However, when you invest money that you do not have, it can be disastrous for a newbie.

Investing in the stock market for beginners involves taking your time and learning all you can, beforehand. Try trading just for fun for a few weeks or months. You may wish to open a demo account for this kind of trading. This is the best way to learn from your errors without losing your hard earned money.




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