How to invest in stocks?

[NewDestiny47]

I want to give it a shot but have NO clue about anything involving the stock market. Not really looking to make money, ive got some cash that i have set aside and I don't really care if i lose it, just want to see how the stocks work and maybe i'll like it, if not it's no big loss.

I've read up a lot on them but I can't find a really dumbed down article... I mean im sitting here in my room, how do I go about buying stock? Do I call someone and say "i want to buy stock"... do I go to a website??

As you can see, I know nothing about this. Can anyone really dumb it down to the basics?

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

I've read up a lot on them but I can't find a really dumbed down article...

I suggest holding off until you get a true understanding of investments.

 

[Bible_Belt]

http://www.sosuave.net/forum/showthread.php?t=103238&highlight=investing

 

[diablo]

There are dozens of very informative threads regarding this topic. Please try searching in the future, thanks.