The New Investor Special Report
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The New Investor Special Report
A Beginner's Guide to Stock Market Basics
Introduction
Welcome to the New Investor Special Report. In this article, you'll learn essential information that all new investors should know before diving into the stock market.
Understanding Stocks and the Stock Market
Stocks represent ownership in a company, and trading them allows you to invest in businesses you believe in. To get started, you'll need a stockbroker and some capital.
Choosing a Stock Broker
Stock Brokers:
Your broker executes your buy and sell orders. Think of it as a bank account that holds not just cash, but also stocks and bonds. When you sell stocks, money flows into this account, and when you buy, it comes out.
Types of Stock Brokers
1. Full-Service Brokers:
- Pros: Offer investment advice and recommendations.
- Cons: High commission fees, making them unsuitable for penny stock trading due to frequent trades and smaller capital amounts. You might pay $100 or more per transaction.
2. Discount Brokers:
- Pros: Lower fees at around $10 or $20 per trade, allowing you to retain more of your capital.
- Cons: Fewer personalized services, but they can still answer your investment questions.
Most discount brokers provide online platforms enabling you to manage your account, view market trends, and execute trades from your computer. This is ideal for penny stock investors who need flexibility and frequent market updates.
Setting Up Your Account:
Contact your preferred broker to fill out necessary forms and establish your account, typically requiring an initial cash deposit. This process usually takes no more than three days.
Placing Buy Orders
When acquiring shares, inform your broker through a buy order and make sure your account has enough funds for the shares and commission fees. Here's what you'll need to know:
1. Ticker Symbol: An identifier for the stock (e.g., COMX for Comtrex Systems).
2. Trading Market: Where the stock is listed (e.g., NASDAQ).
3. Volume: How many shares you wish to buy. For penny stocks, purchase in multiples of 1,000 to avoid extra commission charges.
4. Price: Use a 'market' order to buy at the best current price or a 'limit' order to specify a maximum price. We recommend using limit orders for better control.
5. Order Duration: Decide how long your order remains active.
Example Order:
"I wish to buy 6,000 shares of Lore Diamonds, ticker symbol LOR, at 19 cents or less. The stock is on the Vancouver exchange, and I want this order active until Friday."
When LOR hits your specified price, your broker will purchase the shares, which will then appear in your account.
Placing Sell Orders
Selling shares is the reverse process. Ensure you have the accurate share quantity in your account and guide your broker as follows:
- "I wish to sell 6,000 shares of Lore Diamonds. The ticker symbol is LOR, on the Vancouver Stock Exchange. Sell at 24 cents or higher and keep the order good for the day."
If the price meets your criteria, the transaction proceeds, and funds are deposited into your account within three days.
Special Trading Considerations
Bid and Ask Prices:
Trades occur when buy (bid) and sell (ask) prices match. Stock quotes show the highest bid and lowest ask, reflecting maximum willingness to pay and minimum willingness to sell.
- Orders are filled based on the price priority: higher bids are filled first, as are lower asks.
- If multiple orders exist at the same price, the exchange prioritizes based on order receipt time.
Managing Unfilled and Partial Orders
Unfilled Orders:
Occasionally, your order may not go through if the stock never reaches your specified price. No broker fees are charged in such cases.
Partial Fills:
You may only acquire or sell part of your intended shares if not all are available at your price. Monitor trades and adjust orders if necessary. A change won't incur extra fees, but multi-day partial fills will attract separate commissions per trading day.
Modifying Orders
You can cancel or change open buy and sell orders at any time. Consult your broker for specific procedures.
By understanding these fundamentals, you'll be better equipped to navigate the world of investing with confidence.
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