Open a brokerage account
Complete identity verification
Deposit funds into the account
Research the stock you want to buy
Check the company’s financial performance
Decide how many shares to buy
Choose the order type
Place a buy order through the brokerage platform
Confirm the order details
Monitor the stock after purchase
Set a target price or exit plan
Decide when to sell
Choose the order type for selling
Place a sell order through the brokerage platform
Confirm the sell order details
Review the trade result and account balance
Keep records for taxes and tracking