How to Start?

1. Learn and do basic research. Learn what stocks are and what determines their value, how you're going to earn money and what the risks are. Get familiar with the topic and know what your getting yourself into.

2. Identify your hobbies/interests. You should find companies that align with your interests and goals. This will help you stay committed to your investments.

3. Know the risks and rewards. The risks of stocks and investing are that you could lose your whole investment or lots of money if the company's sales go down. You should invest in companies you truly believe in and are ready to take on the risk of losing it all.

3. Do research on companies and know there value Stocks values are determined on the companies finances, supply and demand. When a stock is sold, a buyer and seller exchange money for share ownership. The price for which the stock is purchased becomes the new market price. If more people want to buy a stock (demand) than sell it (supply), then the price moves up. Conversely, if more people wanted to sell a stock than buy it, there would be greater supply than demand, and the price would fall.