If you are interested in the basics of stock market, then you are on the right track. Before you begin any kind of trading you should know first what you are getting yourself into. Because anything that involves money needs to be taken seriously and with the right preparation.
So what are the stock market basics that every investor should know? Most investors begin by knowing the right steps on how to trade. This may come easy and perhaps it is perfectly understandable without any further explanation. However, you have to understand why these steps are necessary. So that when you come across similar situations you will know what to do. Or perhaps if you encounter similar scenario which has lead you to some costly error then you could avoid repeating such mistakes again.
Before we begin with any jargons, first, let’s discuss some common myths surrounding this particular type of investment. The first myth is that stocks are expensive; what most people do not know is that there are stocks that actually cost less than five dollars per share. These are what we call “Penny stocks.” If you do not have a lot of money to begin with you may invest first in penny stocks. This allows you to get hands on training on the basics of the stock market without losing a lot of money.
The second thing you should know is that it takes you less time to earn money that you would have earned in a matter of years have you invested them in business or if you deposited them in a bank. However in the same speed you could also lose such money. This is why stock investments are both loved and hated by a lot of people because of the benefits and risks that it is comprised of.
But then everything that we do we acquire risks right? Then why not make the most of it and try to learn as much as you can to avoid such risks.
Purchasing stocks is simply like shopping for a pair of shoes. For example you are given a selection of 10 pairs of shoes the same colors and the same design. However some shoes are cheaper while some shoes are more expensive. In this case of course you would choose the cheaper shoes because it is only the price that makes them different from one another.
But let’s say most of the shoes have the same price and the same color yet some of them last longer because they have better quality. In this case of course you would choose the shoes that you could wear for a longer period of time. This scenario is also common in the stock market. Everyday we have to choose the best ones among the stocks that are available. However your selection criteria is dependent on your own goals. Are you simply trading for today? Or would you like to see your money grow in five years with companies that have consistent growth although they do not exceed the high rate of return on investment as you would with novice companies.
You may further explore them in details as you come across the different elements of trading. Knowing the stock market basics is just your first step.