<human>:  How can I start investing in stocks?
<bot>: The first step in investing in stocks is to decide how much risk you are comfortable taking. Next, you will need to choose an online broker or traditional broker that you feel comfortable working with and that meets your needs and trading style. Once you’ve made those decisions, open an account, fund it, and you’re on your way to investing in stocks. You can research individual stocks, invest in actively managed funds (mutual funds or exchange-traded funds), or you may want to look into automated investing, which takes the guesswork out of stock investing. Lastly, you should always keep an eye on your portfolio by monitoring the performance of the stocks you’ve chosen.