| Before you embark on your adventure into buying | | | | move from your account into his, a good reason to |
| stocks you must first open a banking account, and | | | | choose a trustworthy broker to facilitate your |
| deposit funds into the account. Keep your | | | | investments. The whole process should take a few |
| investment account separate from any accounts you | | | | days to effect transfer of funds and the |
| may already have. | | | | establishment of the account. |
| Once the account is funded, then you can begin your | | | | Take this waiting time to consult with your broker |
| search for a broker, using your internet skills you will | | | | either by phone, email or even instant messaging |
| do research and investigate different brokers at the | | | | such as skype, Ask questions about control of your |
| same time look at any other aspects you need to | | | | account, future investment, where the stock is |
| know before you make the approach to a broker. | | | | traded on NYSE or NASDAQ, the amount of stocks |
| Using online to trade gives you 24 hour access to | | | | you wish to buy. When you order will expire if you |
| your account to be able to check movement of your | | | | choose not to have your order fulfilled immediately, |
| investments. Stock brokers also find online trading | | | | and the general overall management of your account. |
| advantageous. This makes this an easy | | | | Stipulate your requirement whether to select a |
| communication tool between investor and broker. | | | | market order or a limited order. At this time you can |
| Brokers that have been in business for a number of | | | | ask that your order be executed with the stock |
| years are a safe bet to do business with, look for | | | | reaches a specific price. You can also stipulate a price |
| one that offers a full service to help you while you | | | | range where it the stock does not reach that level |
| are learning. Be thorough in your researches into | | | | then the transaction is not executed. |
| brokers and find the best one within your budget. | | | | Once all the parameters have been established, and |
| Look for a broker that enjoys a good reputation, and | | | | you and your broker are satisfied that all aspects |
| don't judge a broker by his fee. | | | | have been covered, then you will put in your bid with |
| Open an account online with the broker you choose, | | | | your broker. It will only take the broker a few flicks |
| when applying you will have to give the broker | | | | of the wrist to key in the information on his |
| personal details, stipulate the amount the broker can | | | | computer. |