To add, individual stocks are generally riskier because you are investing without the inherent diversification found in mutual funds and ETFs.... Which is fine if you are willing to commit to the time and effort of researching companies, to off-set the lack of diversification. It can be a lot of work.... That's something you'll want to figure out before you commit to this.
When it doubt, I would probably shy away from stocks... or at least try a simulator first.
The fees are pretty high too....
Last edited by Broken Arrow : 04-23-2008 at 07:26 AM.
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