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A Beginner's Guide to Buying Stock

Do you want to get started with stock investing to build your wealth? Here's what you need to do.

By Matthew Frankel, CFP – Updated Jul 8, 2025 at 1:15PM | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

  • Open a brokerage account to start buying stocks, ensuring that it meets your service needs.
  • Decide which stocks to buy based on long-term value and diversify your investments.
  • Choose between market and limit orders when placing stock purchases to control costs.
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