22 Year old needs advice on investing?

I am 22 years old, and I have no idea how to invest and what to invest in? Ira's, Mutual Funds, Money Markets, Stocks?
No Idea at all, I dont even know where to start, I would however like to do it Online in the privacy of my own home. So I am looking for some good tips on where to start, and I also don't have much to invest being a recent College Grad. Any help or tips would be appreciated
Thank You!

Invest in stocks will be the good option.
You cannot trade or invest in stocks unless you open an account with a stock broker. Since investing in stocks has been much facilitated by the advent of computers and internet, you can easily register your account online with any stock brokerage firm. Before you open an account, you must find out the minimum amount you have to deposit with your broker irrespective of the type of account you opt for from the website of your brokerage firm. Each broker has his own minimum account limit, which may range from $500 to $10,000.

The guiding principle before accepting the minimum amount deposit should be your budget and also the facilities and services that the brokerage offers for a particular level of minimum amount deposit. A comparison-shopping in this respect would prove highly beneficial in long term trading. While it may be true that the less minimum deposit you pay, the less you get in form of services as well, there are some brokerage firms that deliver much more value than the minimum deposit they demand.

A good brokerage firm may demand a minimum deposit for example $ 2,500 but may deliver much more value in terms of lower commissions, as low as $1.50 to $ 3.00 per equity trade, free dividend reinvestment plans and a large number of free trades spread over a long time. They may not even charge you any thing if your account becomes inactive for some time. If you are beginner in stock investing, these benefits can prove to be of immense value in form of risk free investments and savings.

The next step is to choose an account. You can choose an:

1.Individual Account
2.Joint Account

1.Individual Account

As the name suggests, an individual account is an investment account that is opened for one person. You must have reached the age of majority, i.e., you should be 18 years old or above in your state of residence. The age of majority entitles you to full legal rights as an adult. Besides, you must also be a US citizen or a resident alien with a valid social security number. A resident alien is a person who is a non-US citizen but legally resides in the US and also pays the taxes.

2. Joint Account

A joint account is an investment account that is opened for two or more people with the proviso that both people who open accounts should have reached the age of majority in their state of residence. Joint account can either be set up as Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship-JTWROS- --or as Joint Tenants in Common-JTIC.

Opening both kinds of accounts is an easy process. It takes about five minutes to open an account on line. All you need to do is to select the account type you want to open and fill in your personal information.

You also have to read and confirm the subscriber agreements, which include the 'account agreement', 'customer acknowledgment of risk' and 'day trading risk disclosure statement'.

Besides these you are also required to comply with the exchange rules. So you have to read, understand and comply with both the New York Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange data subscriber agreements. You should read the agreement as you scroll it down to the bottom. Read both the sections of the agreement and check both the boxes before you move on.

The next step is to choose your user ID and password. You also have to provide your email id for correspondence. You also need to select one of the four secret questions and provide answer to them. This information is needed to assist you to get your password in case you forget about it.

You have also to provide your personal information including your name, date of birth, residential address, marital status, employment, number of dependents, phone numbers, mother's maiden name, social security number and country of citizenship. You have also to provide your financial information including your employer's name, annual income, net worth and liquid net worth.

The answer to these and a few other simple questions completes the account opening process and you are ready to start investing in stocks and shares immediately thereafter.

The tutorial below will also be useful for you.
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Invest-In-The-Stock-Market&id=815276

I use SogoTrade.
They offer cheap stock trading at $1.50 - $3.00.

Some of the features this brokerage offers:
1. $1.50 - $3.00 Online Equity Trades
2. Fast Order Execution
3. Excellent Customer Service
4. Scheduled Investments and Fractional Shares
5. 3 Great Trading Platforms: SogoTrade, SogoElite, Laser
6. Enhanced Online Security and SIPC Protection
7. Powerful Trading Technology
8. No Account Inactivity or Account Maintenance Fees
9. Free Dividend Reinvestments Service
10. Complementary Stock News and Stock Charts

Do some research and you will find the best broker.

30% in safe FD's (Banks/Govt Bonds etc.), about 8-to-9 % return! 20% in 'blue chips' (shares, with some risk element, but shares which do-very-well-when-they-do-well type!)! 25% in MF's, a mixed bag, one-third in fast moving, rather risky (20-to-22% return) MF's, and, two-third in safer ones (15-to-18% return)! 10% in DebtFunds (safe, 12-to-15% return)! 15% for 'speculation', trading on a weekly or daily basis, intelligently after learning the basics, sothat you are not foolishly or recklessly throwing away your money! Good luck!

HI, please say your country how much do u want to invest?

To make it short and simple for you, take a look at this web site by Investopedia. This is what you would refer to as the Encyclopedia Brittanica of Investing.
This site will guide you step by step through the Stock markets maze. We all know what it is like to enter into an area that is unknown, but take the time to read and learn at your pace. Never rush into anything without all the facts and information.

Here is the Web site URL, which is already o the beginners level.

http://www.investopedia.com/beginner.asp

I hope this helps you much more.

Enjoy your day and enjoy learning more about the Stock Market,

TS

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It you would like to look into options trading you can request a free dvd that will give you an introductory outline.

It's free if you live in Australia, NZ, US, UK or Canada.

Best of luck!

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You will get many suggestions. Look at them all closely, and decide which one you are most comfortable with.

Your first option, should be to open a retirement account. This is always a good investment, regardless
of who you are.

If you have fully funded your retirement account and would like other options, you should consider a DRIP Plan.

They are seldom recommended by brokers due to the low rate of commissions received. However, these
reinvestment plans can be very powerful long-term investments. Studies have shown that DRIP's are one of
the best strategies on Wall Street.

They are inexpensive and easy to start. New investors to the stock market should definitely consider a DRIP Plan.

Companies like Toyota, Royal Canadian Bank, Sony, Bank of America, General Electric and many other Blue Chip
Stocks can be purchased through your DRIP Plan, with as little as 1 share in most cases.

These long-term plans are great for beginners as well as veterans. Check them out.

Best of Luck

headge fund you will get a higher %

Buy and read the book Investing for Dummies to get a better understanding of your options, risks, and potential rewards.

http://www.amazon.com/Investing-Dummies-4th-Eric-Tyson/dp/0764599127

Go with a cd. Wait until the administration changes. Do not invest in the market, not yet.

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