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In other words, will DRIP, which encourage long-term investment, contradicts its purpose if I am to do active trading at the same time?

I'm interested in DRIP investing but I also want to swing trade. Do both strategies go well together or should I just be doing one of them? What are some strategies that are easy to start off for a beginner?

I need advice on laptops for trading. What would you recommend?. I am considering Sony VAIO F Series VPC-F232FX/B because of its 1920 x 1080 resolution. My Budget: $0-1500

Is it worth investing both time and money into post secondary education if my intent is to become a full time trader? For example, four years for a bachelor of commerce and then another year and a half for a MBA. What are some of the better routes leading to this career?

I will take that advice into account when I choose my broker. On the contrary, do you know a reputable source to read brokers review?

"What are you planning to do with that 3k?" I'm planning to open an account with little money first and do as much simulations as possible before I trade and actually I have up to 5k to start on this. I definitely would not trade without some form of education and a reasonable grasp on the...

Individuals age 26 or younger USD 3,000 (or non-USD equivalent) Nice I guess I qualified the required minimums.

First, would there be any problem if I try to open an account on IB with just $3k Canadian? And last, is that even a reasonable amount money for a beginner with no experience at all?

I browsed through Interactive Broker's site and came upon this question, "Select the market in which you want to trade stocks." Does that mean I can trade in foreign markets despite the fact that I live in Canada? As for the requirement they listed that having an employer's information is...

Many thanks to NoBias and everyone else, I think I realize I shouldn't spend too much on high-end trading tools just yet when I'm still in the learning stage. I'll take my time and read the reviews while I learn about the stock market. Thanks again.

I live in Canada and have never traded stocks before. I'm a college student who just graduated from high school and am still learning about the stock market. I heard Questrade is a decent online broker in Canada but I'm confused about their account types. So what are some good online brokers I...