Smart Investing – Invest Online

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By Jim Nettleton

In these days of the ever-present Internet, there is almost nothing that we can’t do online. Making and managing your investments is no exception. Online investing offers many benefits as compared to traditional methods. For one thing, decisions can be made instantly and transactions are swift, allowing the investor to take advantage of rapidly changing conditions.

Another advantage of online investing is the commissions on trades are frequently much smaller. If you’re an active trader, that can add up to substantial savings in any given month. With an online account, you can study your portfolio at any time, instantly, twenty-four hours a day from anywhere in the world that has Internet access.

There is, of course, a downside to all this convenience and instant trade orders. You need to exercise discipline because online investing does make it extremely easy to plunge into a bunch of trades pretty much all at once. Depending on your risk tolerance, this can be a very dicey proposition.

In any case, step number one is choosing a broker. You’ll need to choose either a full service or a discount broker. If you’re looking for help and advice, the full service broker should be the choice. Their commissions are typically higher, but if you’re new to investing, especially investing online, you might feel more comfortable with a safety net that such brokers can provide.

If you’re experienced, the discount broker may be the way to go. Discount brokers usually don’t provide the research and insight that full service brokers do, but if you know what you’re doing it’s the more economical way to go.

Most of the major, household name type brokerage houses offer online investing. There are many others who have blossomed since the advent of online investing and specialize only in virtual investing. Communicate with several of both varieties before settling on the broker you feel most comfortable with. For in depth information about the fascinating world of online investing, visit my site through the link in my resource box below.

The amount of money that you must deposit to open an account varies widely from broker to broker. Allowable margin accounts also vary greatly. You’ll have to do your homework to gather information on these topics with the various brokers you contact. Here, too, you don’t have to talk with anyone if you don’t care to. Most of the information you seek is available online.

The world of online investing is a modern day adventure that can bring great rewards is the waters are navigated intelligently. Exercise caution in your investing and follow the old advice to never invest more than you can afford to lose.

So perform your due diligence, open an account and start trading the modern way and the smart way – start trading online. Good luck.

About the author:

Jim Nettleton is a radio and TV professional with wide-ranging interests and who loves to day trade. Visit his online investing guide at http://www.jaynetinc.com/SmartOnlineInvesting