So you have decided that you want to buy some shares but have no idea where to start? You've come to the right place!
When getting started investing you will definitely want to first decide if you want to buy shares individually or perhaps make an investment in mutual funds. Individual stocks allow you to have much more control over your investment portfolio whereas a mutual fund makes the diversification process easy and simple. Once you know this, you can start looking at companies or funds to see which ones look best to you for putting your hard earned money in.
You will want to learn as much about various companies as you can possibly learn. You should look for a company that has performed solidly for many years and which seems to be able to continue that trend. These are the kind of stocks that are generally a little safer to the average investor.
After that, you will want to buy your shares through a brokerage. There are two types of brokerage services available, full service and discount. At a full-service brokerage, be assigned a financial advisor who can help you to decide which investments are the best for you. They can track trends and notify you if any major changes are happening. Basically, they can help you with anything you want. But this knowledge comes with a high price tag.
Discount brokerages offer a way for people to buy and sell shares at a discounted price. However, they do not offer any personalized services or advice. You have to know what you are doing as you are own your own. They generally charge a per transaction fee, so you want to make sure that you are not making frequent transactions either as this can quickly add up and eat into your profit margin. This is one of the most common mistakes that new investors seem to make on a regular basis and is easily avoided with a little planning.
Both types of brokerages require you to start with a minimum amount of funds, usually around five thousand dollars. This may seem a bit daunting for someone just beginning. However, it should be noted that before you start investing in shares , you should already have an emergency fund set up for yourself, preferably in a high-interest yielding savings account. If you have done this, then you should have no problem saving the minimum required for starting a brokerage account.
Dipping your toe into the stock market requires a lot of research and planning. Mistakes can be costly and heart-breaking. But once you have done your research and put in the necessary hours, you'll see that it can be a great way to invest your money for your personal wealth building.
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Larry Haywood is a stock market enthusiast that provides information and tips on the stock market and investing.
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