So you have a $1,000 set aside, and you're ready to enter the world of stock investing. But before you jump head first into the world of stocks and bonds, there are a few things you need to consider. One of the biggest considerations for investors with a minimal amount of funds is not only what to invest in but also how to go about investing. Not long into your investment journey you may find yourself bombarded with minimum deposit restrictions, commissions and the need for diversification, among a myriad of other considerations. In this article, we'll walk you through getting started as an investor and show you how to maximize your returns by minimizing your costs.
Before you spend $0.01 on any investment, you must know what you’re doing, why you’re doing it and how to do it. 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.
Begin 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. Start your education by reading “Investing for Dummies” by Eric Tyson.
To continue your education select some of the following
Beating the Street by Peter Lynch
Bulls Make Money, Bears Make Money, Pigs Get Slaughtered, by Gallea
From Riches to Rags, by I.C. Freeley
How to Make Money in Stocks” by William O’Neil
24 Essential Lessons for Investment Success by William O’Neil
The Intelligent Investor, by Benjamin Graham
Common Stocks, Uncommon Profits, by Philip A. Fisher
One Up on Wall Street by Peter Lynch
Stocks for the Long Run, by Jeremy Siegel
The Interpretation of Financial Statements by Benjamin Graham
The Lazy Person's Guide to Investing by Paul B. Farrell
Uncover the Secret Hiding Places of Stock Market Profits by Joel Greenblatt.
What Works on Wall Street by James O'Shaunessey
You Can Be a Stock Market Genius by Joel Greenblatt
Your Money and Your Brain by Jason Zweig
Websites that can provide instructions and help with procedures and terminology are Investopedia - http://www.investopedia.com/ http://www.investorshub.com/ and 1 Source for Stocks - http://www.1source4stocks.com/info/stock... or Smart Money
http://www.smartmoney.com/
Visit some of the more professional websites like Zacks Research - http://www.zacks.com/ Schaeffer’s http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/ Investors Business Daily - http://www.investors.com/default.htm?fro...
Some of these web sites will have advertisers who are worth looking into also. And remember, if they offer free information, get it.
And when you think you want to invest/trade, try some paper trading to test your skills without spending you money http://simulatorinvestopedia.com/ http://www.moneyworks4me.com/
and/or http://www.tradingsimulation.com/
You at least have made the right decision to start investing, this is the first big step and it won’t be your last. Keep taking those steps forward and along the way never take the advice from people that are not in the market or try to tell you not to invest.
Good luck on your journey, study hard and you’ll invest well.
When you're fresh out of college, planning for your financial future may mean brown-bagging your lunch so you can afford to go out to dinner with your friends. But after a few years of living paycheck-to-paycheck, you might be pleasantly surprised to see that your checking account balance is actually growing month by month. So what should you do with that extra $100 or $500? You could buy a Nintendo Wii, pick up the new iPhone, or you could invest your money.
Investing doesn't have to be scary. And it's not just for people with thousands of dollars in spare cash. In fact, the earlier you start investing, the more you can take advantage of the miracle of compound interest. The little you can start investing now could reap huge rewards 30 years down the line. Every good plan starts with a clear statement of goals. Where do you want to be in five years, 10 years or even 50 years? If you know what you want, a solid investment plan will help you get there.
B-ut first, you need to understand investment tools. Choosing a broker is a crucial part of your investment plan. An expert can give you guidance, but you'll pay for his or her advice. Whether or not you hire a broker, it's good to learn about investment strategies. Successful long-term investing isn't just simple guesswork. But it doesn't have to be rocket science either. There are some basic formulas that even new investors can use to maximize their returns year after year.
Armed with your new knowledge of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and investment strategies, you'll be ready to invest.
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Sounds to me like you should ask someone that has a lot of experience before deciding if you want to start to invest or not.. theres always a risk, even for experienced people.
Heres a link that might help you out: http://www.wikihow.com/Start-Investing
First you have to learn all the terminology. Second you have to become suspicious. Lots of people out there wanting to take your money.
Although it's never too early but still it's better when there's nothing else running in your head.
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