I'm looking for a little help getting started in trading. I've never done it before and am not quite sure what to do. Basically, all I want to do is buy some stock, about $1,000 worth, in one company and then hold it for a while. What is the best service to use for this? Thanks.
Well if this is your first time at trading stocks, you should read a bit more on how to trade and try to find if, like when trading currencies, there's any type of demo trading so you can get to practice before going with the real money.
Do you want stocks or trade forex? There is a large difference between them and you need to know about regulations, rates, and the way of making deals. No one in forex recommend this kind of arrangements neither in stocks markets. But if you are totally decided to buy stocks through a company check this: www.investorguide.com
Enjoy your Christmas Break, decompress from your final exams, see some of your high school friends, go out with some of your old HTH's and stay away from this site until after you graduate. We'll be ready for you then.