Mini write up. Before getting into the act and lifestyle of stock investing, you gotta consider your options. It will help you avoid many mistakes and save a lot of money. Do you prefer to throw your money at something that it not guaranteed ROI or you want your money in the guarantees? How will you act when a stock drops by 50% within two weeks? Are you prepared to deal with such a result? It is key to know the types of equity investments like individual stocks, mutual or index funds. Mutual and index funds are mostly for people who don't like to sacrifice and take risks. They hold a wide range of stock so there is definitely a lower risk and the work is minimal when it comes to stock research.