Before buying, use your broker's research tools to analyze a company’s health. How to invest in stocks: A Beginner's Guide - BMO Canada

The first step is selecting an online broker that matches your needs. Common factors to consider include fees, research tools, and ease of use.

Robinhood and Webull offer highly intuitive apps, though they may have fewer in-depth research reports than legacy firms.

Most brokers allow you to open an account online in minutes.

You will need to provide your Social Security number (or tax ID), address, and employment details.