noob investor: how do i buy some stock?

[sniperruff]

was looking at fool.com and walmart looks like it hits a new low... wondering what website i can buy some shares from? what is the best site to start? i've never invested before.

 

[illusion88]

perhaps you should find a professional who will make smarter investments for you.

 

[DaWhim]

just put your money in ing or do some CDs.

first rule of finance is "KISS."

 

[Carbo]

Send me the money and I will invest in for you. In fact, wire it now because I'm heading to WalMart in a bit.

 

[alien42]

if big stocks like wal-mart are all you are interested in then use something cheap like scottrade.

i would also say that buying wal-mart is not such a great idea. gas prices are high and the us dollar is weak which equals a lot less money for wal-mart.

 

[suse920]

Just put it into an index for now. Then learn how to manage your money and go from there.

 

[alien42]

i will go ahead and say on record that ZENX should double in the next two weeks.

*disclaimer*
i have shares at .22 and .62 (current price = 1.07)

 

[SearchMaster]

I think Walmart may offer a DRIP (dividend reinvestment plan), where you can basically invest in them directly (no stockbroker) and all dividends are reinvested into the stock. It's a good way to avoid fees.