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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

It Takes Time To Learn The Stock Market

By Sharon Demeter

Anyone who is new to stock investing might feel intimidated when they go online to try to figure it out. The market has done so poorly that many people are disgusted with it and dont want to risk any more money. Yet others who might never have gotten interested in the stock market want to take a look at it because it is so low. These people might be thinking that now might be a good time to get on board and start buying some stock at these depressed levels.

You don't have to feel like it too intimidating to get into the stock market. If you want to know how to buy stocks, you should know that you could open an account and start buying online without ever talking to any human person. So, if you feel intimidated by all the market jargon and are hesitant to get involved, you should know that it is quite easy.

Opening a stock account online is not much different than opening up any other type of account online. You will need to get a user name and password, and then enter your name, address, and social security number. The social security number is required because law requires that your transactions be sent to the IRS. After you send in your money, you eill be able to start buying stock with the click of your mouse.

If you want to get your feet wet before you try the real thing, one of the best ways is to join a fantasy online stock trading game. There are several ones that are free and you can learn how to set up an account and trade stocks just like you would in real life with an online broker. The only difference is that these games use virtual money that is worthless. This type of stock trading simulation lets you get used to all the nuances of the market and how to manage your own portfolio. Nothing is ever like the real thing but this is a great way to learn about stocks and how to do the research

Everyone has to get started sometime and beginners need to know that they can indeed lose money in stocks. That is perhaps why it is scary to make that first stock purchase because you know that your money is in play and you can lose some or much of it. Nevertheless, the stock market has been a historically good place to invest and beginners should remember that. - 23305

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