How do I get started buying stocks online?

1-$500 is the minimum requirement that many firms require

2-You could receive a certificate, but it's best that the stock be held in your account at the firm - You will receive, at least quarterly statements.

3-To transfer money the cheapest way is to send a check to the firm you choose. You could have the bank wire funds to your account but the expense is not worth it.

4-Most monies at a firm are held in the firm's money market account

5-Firms can not accept credit cards, when you open an account you must complete a "New Account" application (can be done on-line).

HOWEVER, in the United States you must be 18 years of age to open a brokerage account in your name.

If you are not 18 you must have a parent orf guardian open a custodian account for you, using your social security number.

BUT judging by your questions before you invest in any security, the first investment you should make is in yourself, and the best investment you can make is by educating yourself.

Start your education by learning why you should invest and the importance of being able to make your own decisions or how the pro’s make theirs.

Here is some reading material that can get you started in the right direction,

The first book you should read is Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

Then try some of these

What Works on Wall Street by James O'Shaunessey

Beating the Street by Peter Lynch

One Up on Wall Street by Peter Lynch

The Warren Buffett Way by Robert Hagstrom

Trading For a Living by Alexander Elder

Mastering the Trade” by John Caster

How to Make Money in Stocks” by William O’Neil

24 Essential Lessons for Investment Success by William O’Neil

The Disciplined Trader by Mark Douglas

Get into the habit of making daily visits to some websites like MSN Money and Yahoo Finance. (http://moneycentral.msn.com/home.asp http://finance.yahoo.com/ )

While at MSN following the strategy lab analysts to get a feel for what the pros are doing and why. This site has some basic information for beginners. If any site offers free information, take it.

Other website that can provide instructions and help with procedures and terminology are

Investopedia - http://www.investopedia.com/ Stock Charts - http://stockcharts.com/

http://www.investorshub.com/ http://www.1source4stocks.com/

Visit some of the more professional websites like Zacks - http://www.zacks.com/

Smart Money - http://www.smartmoney.com/ Schaeffer’s – http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/

Some of these web sites will have advertisers who are worth looking into also. And remember, if they offer free information, get it.

My advice to you is not to buy stock but mutual funds. With $500 you are going to have a hard time finding a way to invest. Most brokers will eat you alive with fees.

Some mutual fund company's my let you buy with $500. At this point I think that is your best option. Royce mutual funds will let you open an account with $1000.

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