(Remember, you're not going to actually buy a stock, were just going to do this in an imaginary way).

You've seen the hot stocks, so let's pick one of those.

Our stock will be F&M Bancorp

Now before you get too excited, let me tell you what we is very important to look at before you choose a stock.

Go to the above link. Let me give you a rundown of what to look at. First, on the links on the left. Click on the Reasearch Wizard and go through each of those links. Everything for this stock seems pretty firm. Usually this would be a much longer process, however I have just condensed it.

Make sure when looking at this information you look at everything they offer and take everything in to consideration. Remember when it's time to really do this your putting your money into it, it's not a game and it shouldn't be taken lightly!!

Now on that same page go to the portfolio page on the top link bar. Click basic portfolio, and make a username and password on that page. Once your at the main portfolio page, then you select the stock you want, how many shares, and bam! You can see how much you make or lose! Check your portfoilo a couple times a week, but don't become addicted, just keep your eye out.

So now you know how to buy and pick stocks. You know where stocks came from and everything about them! If you need anything else, contact me at the e-mail address link below.