Section 4: Getting Started with Investing

4.1 Selecting a Brokerage Account

• + Online brokers vs traditional brokers.
• + Factors to consider (fees, account minimums, investment options, user interface).

4.2 Placing Your First Trade

• + How to buy stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs.
• + Understanding order types (market orders, limit orders, stop-loss orders).

4.3 Automating Your Investments

• + Setting up automatic contributions.
• + Using robo-advisors.