Online stock investing gives broader access, low costs, and powerful tools, but it also brings risks: less personal advice, the temptation to overtrade, and product-specific dangers. Pair access with a plan and safeguards.
Learn the essentials before you pick investments: define your time horizon and risk tolerance, use diversified low-cost funds, consider retirement accounts and bonds, and choose the right kind of professional or digital advisor.
How an investment advisor translates your goals into a plan, what questions they'll ask, how they charge, and how to verify credentials.
Stock investment means buying shares to own part of a company. Stocks provide capital to businesses and offer potential income and growth to investors, but they carry market risk. Diversification, time horizon, and informed planning help manage that risk.