What is an online brokerage firm?

It is a brokerage firm that people visit online, rather than in a physical office. Because running costs are higher for bricks-and-mortar brokers, online brokers offer lower fees. They also offer resources so that the customer can engage in do-it-yourself investment trading.

What is a broker and how does it work?

What is a broker? A broker is a person or company authorized to buy and sell stocks or other investments. If you want to buy stocks, you will almost always need a broker — essentially, a middleman — to place those orders on your behalf. These days, many people open a brokerage account with online brokers rather than working with a person.

What is share market online trading?

This share market online trading requires higher capital, leading to higher margins. This is for conservative than aggressive investors. A long-term trader invests in growing shares and researches the companies he has invested in, evaluating their balance sheets, sectors, latest news, etc.

What is share investing?

Share investing is buying shares of companies listed on a stock exchange. When you buy a share of a company listed in the NYSE, for example, you are buying a unit of ownership of that company. Through this process you become a shareholder and investor of that company.