Here are some basic things you should learn and know when you first get started in the stock market. Read on.

1. The first thing you will have to know is yourself. Ask why you want to invest in the stock market. Is is for a long term goal or short gain? How much money are you willing to lose?

2. Look for stocks that you know something about. Why would you invest your money in something you have know idea about. You will be putting thousands of dollars in companies that have no relevance with you and will be investing in the dark.

3. Make sure you do a lot of research before you invest in anything. You can find tons of information online about the stock market and investment plans. You can check sites like forbes or Cnnmoney for larger more expensive investments. Or, you can check for smaller more detailed research at sites like GreedReviews.

4. You will also have to stop listening to everyone else and just listen you you. If you have done the research and know what you need you should do fine.

5. An important thing to know about is dividends. You have to know that dividends are the way many investors make there money.

6. One thing people constantly make a mistake about the stock market is they believe it is a gamble when it should be an investment.

7. Try to think more long term investment even when you are young.