rookie investing

[SMKR]

For someone who wants to set up an account online, add funds to in order to purchase certain stocks, what site is best or are they all pretty much the same? (Etrade, scottrade, etc)

[The King]

For someone who wants to set up an account online, add funds to in order to purchase certain stocks, what site is best or are they all pretty much the same? (Etrade, scottrade, etc)

I use ING Direct (Sharebuilder) but they are likely to all be similar. They should all offer research features, etc.

[SMKR]

Thanks

[kdventura73]

I use www.zecco.com

[Denny]

I have had a Scott trader Account for years with no problems except I cannot purchase any stock less than one dollar per share without being the charged more

[Cobra86]

Do a little research, buy a collector car or two, drive, enjoy then sell or trade. I've made a lot more money and had more fun doing this. None of my cars have ever been worth zero, but I've got a couple of worthless stock certificates LOL!

[Captain Crawfish]

For someone who wants to set up an account online, add funds to in order to purchase certain stocks, what site is best or are they all pretty much the same? (Etrade, scottrade, etc)

scottrade. tell them i sent you so i can get some free trades!!

[Taylor]

For someone who wants to set up an account online, add funds to in order to purchase certain stocks, what site is best or are they all pretty much the same? (Etrade, scottrade, etc)

zomg u gettin in on that hot facebook ipo bro?

been getting those retarded calls all day.

edit: we could use an investment forum fosho.

[slow99]

zomg u gettin in on that hot facebook ipo bro?

been getting those retarded calls all day.

Ha, what a shitshow.

[Slowhand]

If you're trying to build wealth, stay away.

If you're bored, have disposable income, and want a hobby, go ahead.

[slow99]

If you're trying to build wealth, stay away.

If you're bored, have disposable income, and want a hobby, go ahead.

Wat?

[Taylor]

Ha, what a shitshow.

Honestly if I had the means to participate I would, lol.

[slow99]

Honestly if I had the means to participate I would, lol.

In the IPO... yeah... that's pretty much a no-brainer - if you ever have that kind of access and opportunity. I've only known a small handful of people with access like that. Of course, we get access to some things here and there but it's best practice not to participate anyway.

[Taylor]

In the IPO... yeah... that's pretty much a no-brainer - if you ever have that kind of access and opportunity. I've only known a small handful of people with access like that. Of course, we get access to some things here and there but it's best practice not to participate anyway.

It's the minimum equity requirement that disqualifies me

[Slowhand]

Wat?

How often do you see an average person dive right into investing and make money? You absolutely can, and I'm no expert on the market or personal finance, but I'd be willing to take a gander and say that few really do so. And I'd say that a lot of people could probably apply the funds, with which they're buying a hodgepodge of shares with no portfolio strategy, far more constructively than by throwing darts at the market.

Again, complete conjecture and not saying that it's impossible to make money or learn in the process, but expecting to make enough money to make it worth the time and expense is a so-so proposition.