Stocks for Beginners: 4 Easy Steps to Get You Started

Investing in stocks for the first time is a daunting task. It can be scary because real money is at risk of loss. However, equities are the path to building wealth because they represent ownership of a company and a claim on future profits and earnings. An investor buys stock now, hoping that it is worth more later.

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Some investors buy stocks to create a growing passive income stream, or a dividend growth strategy. The idea is simple and works, and many real-life stories exist of people building wealth from equities. The question then is how to buy stocks for beginners? What steps are essential to know? What follows is a step-by-step guide that answers those questions and put you on a path to build wealth.

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Basics of Stocks

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Risks for Stocks

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Steps on How to Buy Stocks for Beginners

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Open an Account Online

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Stocks for Beginners: 4 Easy Steps to Get You Started

Basics of Stocks

A beginner must first understand the basics of stocks. A stock is also known as a share and represents the percentage ownership of a company. For example, if you own ten shares of a company with 100,000,000 total shares, you own 0.00001% of the company.

Risks for Stocks

Steps on How to Buy Stocks for Beginners

Open an Account Online

Opening an online account is simple and easy. First, a person must complete the application, provide the necessary identity information, and wait for approval. Lastly, an investor needs to add money to the account by directly linking a bank account and transferring funds or mailing a check.

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