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How to Purchase Stocks. Steps to Buy Shares. Raise Capital Never invest more than you are able to lose. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Create an investment plan Are you aggressive, for income / growth, etc. . Find a company you want to invest in Complete research.
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Steps to Buy Shares • Raise CapitalNever invest more than you are able to lose 1 2 3 4 5 Create an investment planAre you aggressive, for income / growth, etc. • Find a company you want to invest inComplete research Find a broker you likeWhat services do you need, fees, etc. Start to tradeSet limits, greed is good until you lose it all
Brokers you can use Full service Online • Edward Jones • Raymond James • UBS • Morgan Stanley • Wells Fargo • Merrill Lynch • Fidelity ($7.95) • E*Trade ($9.99) • TD Ameritrade ($9.99) • Charles Schwab ($8.95) • TradeKing ($4.95) • Scotttrade ($7.00) List based on SmartMoney May 20, 2010 Ranking the Discount Brokers List based on SmartMoney May 20, 2010 Ranking of Full Service Brokers
Mutual Funds An investment program funded by shareholders that trades in diversified holdings and is professionally managed. Buy a share = own many stocks Load = commission Example – finance.yahoo.com