Most investors use online brokers to buy shares directly from major exchanges like the NYSE or NASDAQ.
: Provides more advanced technical charting tools and a paper trading simulator to practice without real money. Best for Hands-Off Investing: where can you buy shares
: If you already bank with a major institution, they may have a linked service, such as Merrill Edge (Bank of America) or J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing (Chase). 3. How to Start (Quick Guide) The Basics of Investing In Stocks Most investors use online brokers to buy shares