Part I
Getting Started Investing Online
In this part . . .
The idea of investing online is irresistible to most investors. Low trading commissions, cutting out high-priced brokers, and gaining tremendous financial control are all possible with online investing. What’s not to like, right?
The trouble, though, for many investors is how to get started. Investing online is laden with enough jargon and websites to send some beginners running. Consider this part to be your user’s manual on how to get started investing online. You discover everything you need to know to get yourself and your computer ready to pick, buy, and sell investments online. I go over all the key terms you need to know to set up investment accounts, pick a broker, and get started. Even more importantly, you discover the main ways to invest online and quickly gain the wisdom of more experienced investors. You also find the answers to two of the most commonly asked questions investors ask me: “How do I get started investing online?” and “How much money do I need to invest online?”
