Stocks
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How do you buy stocks?
You must go through a brokerage account, either at a traditional full-service (and full price) brokerage
house or at a discount broker (usually online). Either way, you will pay a commission for every trade
you make.* Full service brokers generally provide investment advice, stock research and timely investment
tips in return for their higher fees, while discount brokers primarily simply execute trades without
offering additional services.
*Except for limited commission free programs