How do you buy shares?

[gerryonline]

With shares dropping in price I am looking to buy some in the next few months, but I don't know where to start? Should I use a stock broker, or is there somewhere online that I sign up to and buy via that?

[Carl Taylor]

Hi Gerry,

There are some great opportunities around right now.
To get started sign up for an account with one of the online guys, rather than use a phone based stockbroker the fees are much more affordable.

E*Trade or Commbank are what i would recommend, however you will find any bank has a stock trading platform that integrates usually into your online banking logon.

[Carl Taylor]

also check out this sticky post for links
Useful Sharemarket Links - Entrepreneur Forum for Australian Small Business

[abd]

It does pay to look around, but I know Etrade is pretty good