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I am interested in investing in stocks as a young beginner what is a good amount to start with?

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1. About 15k or else the commision will kill you. Try to get stocks that give out monthly distributions like paramount energey
2. The basic guideline is an amount you can afford to lose. Do not put money you will need in the next couple of years in the stock market. If it is a significant amount of money and you will need it for something(like college) it should not be in the market for 4 or 5 years. You will get a lower yield on another investment, but your principal will be safe. With a small amount of money a mutual fund is probably your best bet.
3. You will need a minimum of $1000.00 to start.
4. My suggestion would be not to invest actual money at first, especially if you don't know what you r doing. I think it would be best to start an imaginary account with say 5,10,15 or 20k what ever amount you would actually be willing to invest. then choose stock you think you would invest in, pretend to invest, keep track of the shars you would own and how much your stock would be worth. Then you can test stratigies and when you feel comfortable start to invest actual money. IF THAT IS NOT SOMETHING YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN AND NO MATTER WHAT RIGHT AWAY U WANT TO INVEST REAL MONEY LIKE I DID WHEN I DIDN'T HAVE EXPERIENCE THEN, One fact that you must understand is that the more money you invest with cut's down on your time to profitability (more nessesary if u plan to day trade). Because you make up the money from the commission faster. I would suggest making a relativly secure portfolio maybe 5-10 stock that tend to have a negative correlation(with this approach it would be safe for you to invest as much as you want, your money if diversified correctly can be extremely safe), then mess around with buying and selling 1 additional stock, if you were looking to do the whole day trading thing. so that is 5-10 diversifed long term position and then have always one shart term position. The shart term position is where all the market risk comes in but it is also where all the fun comes in. Remember never do anything you feel uncomfortable with and hold a short term position would be suggested only if you feel comfortable and up to it, if you are not up to it don't do it. (another fact you might want to know is that long term means over a year and gains made on stock held over a year are only taxable at 15% short term gains are taxable in your current tax bracket) For more info instant messange me at rushlimbaugh101@sbcglobal.net I am currently a junior in college and I am working on degrees in Economics, Finance, and Accounting.