How to invest in share market

Ask any financial expert, and you’ll hear stocks are one of the keys to building long-term wealth. But the tricky thing with stocks is that while over years they can grow in value exponentially, their day-to-day movement is impossible to predict with total accuracy. Which begs the question: How can you make money in stocks? Actually, it isn’t hard, so long as you adhere to some proven practices―and practice patience. 1. Buy and Hold There’s a common saying among long-term investors: “Time in the market beats timing the market.” What does that mean? In short, one common way to make money in stocks is by adopting a buy-and-hold strategy, where you hold stocks or other securities for a long time instead of engaging in frequent buying and selling (a.k.a. trading). That’s important because investors who consistently trade in and out of the market on a daily, weekly or monthly basis tend to miss out on opportunities for strong annual returns. Don’t believe it? Consider this: The stock market returned 9.9% annually to those who remained fully invested during the 15 years through 2017, according to Putnam Investments. But, if you went in and out of the market, you jeopardized your chances of seeing those returns. • For investors who missed just the 10 best days in that period, their annual return was only 5%. • The annual return was just 2% for those who missed the 20 best days. • Missing the 30 best days actually resulted in an average loss of -0.4% annually. Clearly, being out o...

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5 Steps to Start Investing 5 Steps to Start Investing 1. Determine your investing approach 1. Determine your investing approach The first thing to consider is Try this. Which of the following statements best describes you? • I'm an analytical person and enjoy crunching numbers and • I hate math and don't want to do a ton of "homework." • I have several hours each week to dedicate to stock market investing. • I like to read about the different companies I can invest in, but don't have any desire to dive into anything math-related. • I'm a busy professional and don't have the time to learn how to analyze stocks. The good news is that regardless of which of these statements you agree with, you're still a great candidate to become a stock market investor. The only thing that will change is the "how." The different ways to invest in the stock market You can invest in individual stocks if -- and only if -- you have the time and desire to thoroughly research and evaluate stocks on an ongoing basis. If this is the case, we 100% encourage you to do so. It is entirely possible for a smart and patient investor to beat the market over time. On the other hand, if things like quarterly earnings reports and moderate mathematical calculations don't sound appealing, there's absolutely nothing wrong with taking a more passive approach. Finally, another option that has exploded in popularity in recent years is the 2. Decide how much to invest 2. Decide how much you will invest in stocks Firs...

Stocks play a central role in an investment portfolio, so learning how to buy stocks is your first job as an investor. Between 1926 and 2021, a 100% stock portfolio returned an average 12.3% a year, Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to buy stocks: 1. Open an Online Brokerage Account to Buy Stock A Online brokerages offer taxable accounts and tax-advantaged accounts. If you want to buy stocks to fund your retirement, consider an individual retirement account ( If you’re investing for a day sooner than retirement—or you’ve already maxed out your retirement accounts—look to a taxable brokerage account. While they don’t offer the tax advantages of IRAs, they also don’t have any limitations on how much money you can deposit or when you can withdraw funds. Your online brokerage of choice might also ask if you want to open a Direct Stock Purchase Plans If you’re already identified stocks that you’d like to buy, you may consider a direct stock purchase plan. Not all publicly traded companies participate in direct stock purchase plans, but many of the largest, most popular names do, and you don’t need a brokerage account to buy stocks this way. You’ll most likely be charged additional fees, however. Direct purchase plans are almost always administered by third parties, rather than the companies themselves. The two most common direct purchase plan administrators are Take Coca-Cola. You can buy a one-time amount of $500 of Coca-Cola stock on ComputerShare for a $5.00 fee, or set u...

Sam Taube writes about investing for NerdWallet. He has covered investing and financial news since earning his economics degree from the University of Maryland in 2016. Sam has previously written for Investopedia, Benzinga, Seeking Alpha, Wealth Daily and Investment U, and has worked as an editor for Investment U, Wealth Daily and Haven Investment Letter. He is based in Brooklyn, New York. Erica Corbin joined NerdWallet in 2020 as an assistant assigning editor at large. She previously wrote and edited content at companies such as GOBankingRates and Nasdaq. Her work has been syndicated to USA Today, Yahoo Finance, MSN and more. She also has worked as a freelance writer and editor for over a decade for various clients and publications across industries, with particular emphasis on entertainment reporting. Erica believes that money, like most topics, is best discussed with understanding, transparency and a healthy dose of humor. Michael Randall, CFP®, EA is a senior wealth advisor at Myers Financial Group, a fee-only fiduciary wealth management firm based in San Diego, California. Michael is passionate about investment advice, wealth management, and tax planning. Prior to his time at Myers Financial Group, Michael worked as a financial advisor at a $4B wealth management firm with offices along the West Coast. Michael earned an undergraduate degree in economics at the University of California, Berkeley. He volunteers as a University of California, Berkeley alumni ambassador. M...