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1. read, read, and read everything that has to do with the mkt
2. mock portfolio
3. start a small portfolio

X. take the Series 7 course

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i've seen the recommended books in the FAQ, i will read all that i can.

what exactly is a mock portfolio?...is that the same as paper trading?

as far as starting a small portfolio....how small is too small?. (i'm broke, what is the absolute minimum i should start investing with) (assuming i have a fair ammount of knowledge about what i'm doing)

as far as the series 7, i thought you had to be employed by a brokerage firm to train for it and take it. please explain how i can take that course as an individual investor.

[/ QUOTE ]mock portfolio and paper trading is the same thing I guess.

how broke is broke?

get Series 7 Books

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broke enough to keep me out of the markets for right now..but not broke enough to keep me from saving up to invest, i just want to know a good goal dollar ammount to know when i ll be able to invest...

if i get series 7 books, study , how do i take the test, is it something that happens every once in a while....do i contact the state...?!?!?!?...how do i take the exam.