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How To Start Investing In Stocks: 7 Step Guide For Beginners

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To understand how to start investing in the stock market as a beginner, you need to have a plan in place.

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The great news is that you can start investing with very little money.

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How Do You Start Investing in Stocks

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Step 1: Define Your Goals

Before you learn how to start investing in stocks, take a step back and ask yourself, “why”?

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Step 2: Determine How Much You Can Invest

Determine your monthly cash flow and how much you can set aside every week or month to invest in stocks.

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Step 3:  Define How You Want To Invest

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There are several methods to invest in the stock market. - Individual Stocks - Mutual funds - Index funds - Exchange-traded funds (ETFs)

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Step 4:  Define Your Investment Style

There are several factors that you need to consider. - Passive vs. Active - Growth or Value Investing - Small vs. Large Caps

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