How to Invest in Google Stocks

By Johnny Kampis

  • Overview

    Google stock has performed very strongly since its introduction to the public. The dominating Web portal has seen strong income and a correlating high sales price for its stock, trading for more than $300 a share in 2009. If you want to invest in the company, there are a number of ways to do it. Read below to learn how to do this.

    • Step 1

      Talk to your broker. If you already have an account with a brokerage firm for stock investing, simply ask your broker to buy the stock for you.

    • Step 2

      Open an online trading account. This has become the preferred way of investing for casual stock investors. E-Trade and TD Ameritrade are among the most popular online brokerages.

    • Step 3

      Search for GOOG. This is the ticker symbol for Google stock. Normally the online brokerage will have the latest news releases about the stock so you can research the latest updates on the stock's performance.

    • Step 4

      Decide if you want to place a market order or a limit order. If you place a market order, you will buy the stock at the currently traded price. If you place a limit order, you set the maximum you are willing to pay. That way you won't pay more than you were expecting if the stock jumps in price before your trade is executed.

    • Step 5

      Place your order. Type in the number of shares you want to purchase, making sure you have enough funds in your account to cover the transaction. Generally your order will be executed within a few hours after you submit it.
    • Skill: Easy
    • Warning:
    • Invest for the long haul. Don't attempt to day trade by hoping to buy and sell the shares in the same day, as many investors have gone bankrupt trying this approach.

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