Written by Fiona Ho. This article is sponsored by Securities Commission Malaysia, under its InvestSmart initiative. Watching share prices rise and fall can leave a beginner frozen with fear, especially those who are not used to the volatility [1] of the stock market.

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But whether you call it stock market trading, or owning and buying shares, the process itself is not too difficult to understand. Like ordering food from a menu, you would never just order the first dish you see.

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You would consider what stimulates your appetite the most before committing to order. Similarly, before deciding on what stocks to buy, you must evaluate your risk appetite [2]. The CDS acts as a means of representing ownership and movement of securities.

Securities you buy will be credited into the CDS account, while securities you sell will be debited. You will also need to open a trading account. This is usually done simultaneously with the opening of the CDS account.

You can find the list of licensed stockbroking companies on the Bursa Malaysia or Securities Commission Malaysia website. Once you have set up your CDS account with the stockbroking company of your choice, you will need to select a remisier an agent of a stockbroking company that is licensed by the Securities Commission. You can find out more about finding the right broker here.

The standard brokerage fee is around 0.

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Alternatively, you may opt for the DIY route by opting for an online trading account. The most attractive aspects of online trading are its lower brokerage fees and convenience. There is also less potential for human error — Incidents such as your broker making a mistake, or execution delays when your remisier is not in the office or is busy with another client will no longer occur. Trading online also allows investors the convenience and flexibility of trading anytime, anywhere, and on various devices.

Investors are also able to check real-time stock processing, and access account portfolios and trade history online.

However, the downside is that with so many stocks on offer, a novice investor may get a little confused or overwhelmed and end up making a loss especially if they have little or no prior investing experience, which is why the next point is especially important:.

Trading shares is not for the weak, and especially not for those seeking an easy way out.

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To reap the rewards, you will have to do your homework by researching the companies you wish to invest in. There are no sure-fire ways to make money from trading in shares, but here are some common principles that most share traders live by:. Basically, the price of the security can change dramatically in a short span of time in either direction. Considerable care has been taken to ensure that the information contained here is accurate at the date of publication.

However no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made to its accuracy or completeness.

The SC therefore accepts no liability for any loss arising, whether direct or indirect, caused by the use of any part of the information provided. The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be regarded as an offer or a solicitation of an offer for investment or used as a substitute for legal or other professional advice.

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