Learn how to analyze reports, balance sheets and news. Familiarize yourself with the sector your investing. Learn how to chart - technical analysis tutorials are available all over the web.
First thing you need is an account with a broker. I'm with belldirect - $15 each way trades.
You need to organize yourself a backtested strategy. Find your edge through paper trading before hiting the real market.
My first cash picks were very good, however because I handled them wrong, I missed out. Find your edge before jumping in.
My advice is to find 10 or so securitys that you think have a good upside.
LEARN THEM LIKE THEY ARE YOUR OWN CHILDREN,KNOW THE HIGHS AND THE LOWS,AND TRADE THEM ACCORDINGLY AND NEVER,NEVER PLAY THIS GAME WHITHOUT A STOPLOSS IN TIME OF RADICAL WORLD ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY.
AND NEVER TRY TO CATCH FALLING KNIVES.
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