Want to buy some shares - where do I start

[richatnort]

I would like to buy some shares in a company but I just don't know where to even begin. I only want to buy in one company at the minute.

How does it all work?

[richatnort]

rockin said:

That's a bit like saying, "I want to buy a car.....".

• Listed company? (i.e on a public stock exchange)
• Large public company?
• Small private company?
• UK or different country/jurisdiction?
• Objectives, if any, in terms of controlling the company?
• £10, £100, £1,000, £10,000?
• Dividend income expectations?

By far the easiest way to get an answer is to name the company. Probably want to put £30 in to start then up it each month. I don't know about dividend income but just want to make any money on it.

Company is sports direct. Been told their shares are going to go up a lot recently.

Edited by richatnort on Monday 20th February 20:52

[richatnort]

Yeh that's why I thought if u put £30 in to start then add a bit at a time it's only like a round of drinks I'm putting in.

[richatnort]

Thanks for the advice! I think by the sounds of things i'll save up a bit more cash and buy a bug lump sum.

I know profits are down but they're expanding into europe, taken over an american company & seem to be opening more stores in the UK.

Mainly got a good tip from a friend who thinks things will turn round so could make a pretty profit from it all.

Thanks for the advice so far!