If the stock never drops to that price, the stock will not be purchased. A put order is an option contract that gives the investor or owner the right to sell a specified number of shares of stock on a specific date and a specified price. A stop loss order executes a trade if your equity falls to a predetermined value that limits a loss on a specific equity investment. Information technology has opened up a whole new playing field for the investor. Whether you are inexperienced and want to get started in the stock market or an aggressive investor who prefers the action in the Internet sector, the technology is available.
Research is the main ingredient to success for the beginner in online investing.
Joyce Gallardo is currently a student at Pueblo Community College majoring in computer information systems.