Investing, Stocks, Mutual Funds

Solution asked:


I was told to do stock options over investing in stocks? Yet,I find the risk factor is too high in options. So I rather invest more in stocks and see what type of outcome manifests itself. What would be the first step? Besides going on these sights like Etrade etc. Is wall street still open for the little guy? Please help!!!

Brandon

JaiMiN asked:


I was in the States as an international student. Since i have completed my studies i have come back to my home country. What i want to ask is, can i still invest in Bonds, Equity, CD’s, etc…through my bank a/c, which is active. I will not be investing more than $5000. I do have a Social Security Numer and a active checking a/c(which i had opened up while my stay over there), and now even plan on opening up a savings a/c with the same bank. Would i be able to do that(invest) without any problems? Like from immigration office or the govt. Any help would be appriciated. Thanks.

Barry

Matthew Smit asked:


I bought a few funds thru the hartford and they require a $2000 minimum investment in their funds. I’d like to buy some but only have about $1100. I don’t want to invest less right now and be forced into doing their automatic investment plan (which is $50/month). What is the reason for the minimum investment levels the mutual fund companies put in place? Would the investment firm be losing money if an individual invested less than the minimum?

Brian