Buying stocks isn’t as complicated as it seems, but you’ll need to do some research — and learn the lingo — before you make your first investment.

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STEPS
1. Select an online stockbroker
2. Research the stocks you want to buy
3. Decide how many shares to buy
4. Choose your stock order type
5. Optimize your stock portfolio
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