How Much Money Should You Invest in Stocks? | Investor’s Handbook

: Many platforms allow you to buy "slices" of a share for a set dollar amount (e.g., $1 or $5), even if the full share costs much more.

: Many online brokers now offer $0 commissions for online stock trades. However, full-service brokers may still charge fees ranging from 1% to 2% of the transaction value.