How to buy stocks?

I am interested in buying stock, can anyone please give me some advice on how to do it? I have an interest in Japanese animation and video game if that helps. I also want to know the minumum amount of money I need.

Answers:
Most online brokers require a minimum balance of 500-1000 to open an account. There are a few that require no minimums how ever, I have used Sogoinvest.com before and they seem alright.

Just make sure you spend some time researching the companies you are interested in buying and read up on diversification. Putting all your eggs in one basket can mean a lot of money lost. You might look into purchasing an ETF or Mutual Fund until you feel more comfortable building your own portfolio.

Good luck
sogoinvest.com allows you to invest with $1 commissions that is good if you are investing a small amount of money... I would use finance.yahoo.com to research companies you are interested in
you can go to one of the stock brokers in your area, or you can go to http://www.optionsxpress.com
Open a brokerage account at Zecco and drop me a line.

I am a Portfolio Manager with over a decade of experience in the Stock Markets and I have one Financial Analyst focused on the Videogame Industry.

He says you can invest in Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Gamestop and also invest in Konami (They invented Metal Gear Solid) and other japanese videogame companies.
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