how can i get started investing in stocks with a small amount of money?

Answer 1

sharebuilder.com

Trade virtual money on a Simulator at Investopedia.com

They also have tons of learning tools, references, definitions, and a great knowledge base.

good luck.

Answer 2

After reading the previous answers, I feel compelled to add my two cents worth. That is that unless you are interested it buying individual stocks (I know that many people are, myself included) you should consider a mutual fund to begin with. Some mutual funds will allow you to begin with a rather small initial investment, maybe $250. American Funds is one. They are a load fund. That is they charge a small fee to make an investment--5%, but they have a decent record and you can make a small initial investment and much smaill subsequent investments. There are also many no load funds but they normally have a much higher initial investment.

One that has an outstanding track record is Bruce Fund and a relatively small initial investment of $1000. Subsequent investments of $500. Averaged over a 30% annual return for the last 5 years.

Answer 3

If you really want to invest in stocks with little money you might try small cap or penny stocks but be careful with them as they tend to be more risky. However sometimes more risk could equal more gain if you know what your doing. Personally I have tried just about everything and nothing out there compares to the opportunity presented by gdi. If you have a few minutes I really urge you to have a look at the 7 minute movie that is changing my life and could very well do the same for you if you want. Just vist:
http://www.GetYours.ws

Answer 4

With Scottrade you can open an account with $500.

Answer 5

Go to www.sharebuilder.com

$4 trades and you can buy fractional shares.