How to Invest in Stocks
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Are you new to the world of investing? Do you have money set aside to invest in the stock market but don't know where to begin? Do you watch the financial news on TV but have no idea what they are talking about? We at How To Invest In Stocks seek to educate new investors just like you.
The first step is to open a brokerage account. Scottrade, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab are the three of the more popular online brokerage firms for individual investors. Be on the look out for promos for opening a new account, such as commission-free trades. |
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Your other option is to open an account with a full service broker. A traditional full service brokerage firm, such as Morgan Stanley or Edward Jones, will provide investment advice and financial planning services in addition to handling your stock trades.
After opening an account, it is time to do some research. Figure out what your financial goals are and which companies you will invest in. Consider local businesses you already know and understand. Read about each company you are considering, including their quarterly and annual reports. Large companies will often have a link at the bottom of their website which leads to their corporate page. This area of their website will have information for shareholders including a corporate profile, stock information, press releases, and other shareholder tools. To learn more about investing, select an article from our left menu to read more about each individual topic.
After opening an account, it is time to do some research. Figure out what your financial goals are and which companies you will invest in. Consider local businesses you already know and understand. Read about each company you are considering, including their quarterly and annual reports. Large companies will often have a link at the bottom of their website which leads to their corporate page. This area of their website will have information for shareholders including a corporate profile, stock information, press releases, and other shareholder tools. To learn more about investing, select an article from our left menu to read more about each individual topic.