Joseph Scott Audia on Introduction to Stock Market Trading and Significance of Investment Firm

1. Introduction to Stock Market Trading and Significance of Investment Firm A trading account is usually known as an investment account that keeps all the major financial instruments like cash and securities like any brokerage account. To start trading online, a trader or investor has to register with a reliable stock broking firm or a broker. Later on, they get a distinctive trading ID used to conduct transactions in an online trading account. The key to success in the arena of online stock market trading includes knowing the advantages as well as the risks. The pros and cons of online stock market trading are really important to consider outside of the virtual world. Making money in the real world is simple, thanks to online stock market trading. A perfect way to save money for the long term, online stock market trading is all about making more than temporary profits. Benefits of Online Stock Market Trading •Joseph Scott Audiasays that the most excellent way in which money can be saved for the long term is via efficient use of the stock market, even if you have short-term profits in mind. If you are into investing for the long run, online trading can make dealing in shares very easy. One can create a direct debit, feeding money from within bank accounts onto the stock market trading platform. These shortcircuits the trading process and ensure efficacy in the long run. Choose to reap golden benefits by investing in blue-chip stocks online. •An advantage of online stock market trading is that costs can reduce. While brokers make a living through stocks and bring vitality into trading through their years of experience, they can also be very costly. Not only do they charge a brokerage fee, but several brokers also take a percentage of the earnings; online brokerage houses charge a flat rate for every transaction. This means trading at more realistic rates is possible if you select to go online. •Online stock market trading is the ideal way to invest your money wisely and get cleverly managed returns. Stocks may not make rapid gains, but some do earn stable dividends. So, technically, even if the stock does not rise in value, with the passage of time, income would increase. At one point in time, investing through a broker was the only feasible option. But with the growth of the internet, brokers have become a rare commodity. In fact, only those trading in large volumes such as high net-worth individuals, wealth management companies, or businesses looking at trading through brokers. For the average trader, online trading is the obvious choice. •Joseph Scott Audia says that online trading guarantees you have complete control over the process, instead of placing your fate in the hands of brokers. Rather than relying on

2. the broker’s judgment and even buying when everyone else is selling, turn the tide by choosing online trading to gain freedom over your investment choices. Investment management firms invest their clients’ money. They select the right selection of investments - from fast-growing, risky stocks to safe but slow-growing bonds. The aim is to attain the client's needs at a level of risk they are comfortable with. Investment management firms take on all the effort of creating an investment portfolio for their customers and open up new investment opportunities that would not otherwise be available. Investment management firms work for all diverse client types. Some focus on wealthy individual investors. Others work with charities, companies, major corporations, or trusts. The vital tasks of an investment management firm are: •Monitor potential investments Investments range from cash deposits and government bonds to shares in new companies with changeable futures. An investment management company needs to be aware of the possibilities and calculate the investment risks and returns of each. That’s the job of an investment analyst. •Evaluate clients’ financial objectives and attitude to risk Investment management firms need vital information such as how much the client has to invest, how much return they want when they will need to access their money, and how much they are eager to risk losing. •Create investment strategies Each client needs a portfolio of investments that match their objectives. A diverse portfolio, with investments spread across several different assets, decreases risk. That is the basic outline of an investment firm’s business. There are a vast number of ways to go about it. Firms may manage investment funds for multiple investors. They may invest in private equity. And there are other tasks for the firm, such as marketing, business development and IT, pricing, and accounting. How do investment management firms make money? The more profit they make for their clients, the more moneyinvestment management firms make. They charge their clients a management fee and take a percentage of the profits from the investments. Roles at an investment management firm comprise: •investment managers •analysts •traders •risk managers •sales

3. If you are searching for a career that uses your brain - then investment management has that in bucket loads. You will need to put your analytical mind into action daily and what is more, you will also be expected to apply the skills you are gaining in your degree into action. Intellectually thorough with exceptional training and starting salaries, investment management is a career route for many bright graduates. If you are searching for a more flexible career, you can strike out on your own. After gaining a few years of experience and some contacts in the industry, you can become a wealth manager and an investment adviser. Joseph Scott Audia is a Registered Representative currently working for the investment firm VCS VENTURE SECURITIES, LLC. He has more than two decades of experience as a Stock Broker. He has managed and retained dozens of his clients' accounts for more than a decade. His honesty, clear-cut nature, and deep knowledge of the stock market and investment strategies are exemplified by the dozens of clients that have trusted him over the years with their investments and continue to do so.