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How to begin buying stocks

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One of the mainstays in the world of investing is the stock market. More and more investors are turning to the stock market in order to invest and make some money. You should not be intimidated by the stock market since buying stocks is a relatively easy process. Like very other kind of investing it will require that you do the needed research before making an investment choice but it can pay off big if you willing to commit the time and effort. The bottom line is that while the stock market will continue to have its ups and downs historically it has one of the highest rates of return when it comes to investing. This makes it worth learning all you can about it. Here is what you need to know about how to begin buying stocks-

- Do the research-There is no getting around the fact that successful investors that buy stocks take the time to research their choices before buying. You will need to know everything you can about the stock before you commit any money to it. This level of research will also be needed if you choose to use a broker. The internet can be a valuable source of information when you are doing the needed research. Failure to check out what you buying or who you are working with can result in not only wasting your time but your money, as well.
- Determine if you want to work with broker or just have a brokerage account-It is important that investors know what they want when it comes to the amount of help that they will need when buying stocks. The following questions can help you clarify how much help you will need. These questions are-
1. Will you feel more comfortable meeting with someone?
2. Will you need to be able to talk to one specific person on the phone?
3. Will you only want to buy stocks on the internet?
4. How much will price figure in to what stocks you will buy?
5. Will you only be buying stocks or will you also be investing in mutual funds, bonds, and international investments?
- Decide on the type of broker and brokerage account that you will need-It is important to know that there are different levels of help when it comes to brokers. You will need to find the right broker and brokerage based only on your needs. If you need a lot of advice you may want to start with a full service brokerage. Keep in mind that if you go with a discount broker he or she may not even offer advice but only process your trades. If you are very confident about your stock buying you may want to save yourself some money and simply use an online brokerage.
- Fill out an application-Once you have determined who will be helping you with your stock purchases you will need to contact them and request an application. Keep in mind that many brokers and brokerage firms offer an online application. However you will need to send money in order to open your account and begin buying stocks. Once your money is received you will be able to begin buying the stocks that you have carefully researched.
- Continually monitor how your stock portfolio is doing-You should periodically check and see how your stock purchases are doing. While you don't need to check everyday (that is not advisable due to the movement of the stock market), you will want to make sure that you are on track to achieve your financial goals.


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