Open a brokerage account
Verify your identity and link a bank account
Deposit funds into the account
Research stocks you want to trade
Check the company’s financials, valuation, and recent news
Decide how much money to allocate
Choose the order type
Place a buy order for the stock
Monitor your investment regularly
Decide when to sell based on your strategy
Place a sell order for the stock
Review gains, losses, and fees
Keep records for taxes
Reinvest or hold cash based on your plan