Friday, April 3, 2009

A Story of Internet Trading

By Rick Amorey

When people wanted to invest, once upon a time, they needed to call their brokers on the phone to secure an order. Then the broker would input the order into a system connected with trading floors, and then the order is made. It was a complicated process to invest in these times, and you really had to know what you were doing if you wanted to invest.

This time is thankfully long past. With the advent of the Internet, a lot of potential investors can now place their orders online and even trade with other investors through Electronic Communications Networks. There are a number of orders that are still directed to a broker for approval, of course. This is done to protect the client as well as the brokerage firm from improper trades that could damage the client's portfolio. But all in all, the system is a lot easier now.

Easier is not the same as safer, however. Like the phone call method of old, investors may easily fall into the hands of disreputable brokerage firms that only seek to scam them of their hard-earned savings. If anything, it's easier to build an anonymous or fake identity online, so be skeptical of anyone who seeks to help you "handle" your money. A good advice would be to triple-check the credentials of the brokerage firm; are they licensed in their state? It's important for an investor to check it out.

Anyone who wishes to invest should know the dangers when placing an order without seeking advice from a trained Stock Broker or Investment Advisor. If you do not go for their experience and knowledge in these, or if you neglect their advice, your endeavor will most likely be doomed to failure. This is why a lot of online brokers offer a number of investment tools.

An investor must also be fully aware of each of the companies' business, sector and financial statements, if s/he wishes to buy stock from them. This knowledge will help you on your decision, preventing you from being making rash judgments. If you keep these things in mind, you'll do fine in online trading. - 23210

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