In general what are the methods that are followed by the investors to invest the money in shares and in stock markets?

There are many methods like the suggestions from the stock broking, self decisions, relative’s suggestions, the news that was given in newspapers and TV and the logics that are used at correct time which are followed by the investors. Now, besides this there is another method like Social investing web sites, Orkut, twitter, face book which are similar to social networking groups. But, here along with the relatives and friends suggestions the tips regarding share marketing and investment are there.

In foreign countries the social investing method is in practice from a long time www. zecco.com and www. socialpicks.com are of this kind only. Recently in our country portals like www. moneyvidya.com, www. fourstocks.com and www. stockezy.com are available. These portals join traders, fund managers and investors as their site members and the members have to update their investment tips in the site. These tips are viewed in the stock exchanges and the ratings are given for their tips. This social investing site is like a backbone to the investors because it makes them to think and come to a decision whether to invest in a particular share or not.

Investor, employee in Young & Earnest etc, are working as the promoters for Social investing sites in India. It is not the matter that who established the site but the tips and ideas given by the investors is attracting the investors to work as the promoters. At present these sites are not demanding any charges for the selection of stocks but we can’t say that this may continue for a long period.

Transactions without paying a single pie

The investor had the chance to get the information regarding his investments, changing from one scheme to other scheme or getting back the investments just by a single click in the online without paying a single rupee. This idea came into the minds of some of the financial companies and they put into practice and named their Mutual fund Services single Windows as www.fundsindia.com www.investonline.com and www.fundsupermarket.com .Those investors who want to use these sites need not to pay any amount to the site. The only thing that the investors have to do is that they have to follow the ‘Know Your Customer’ rules and regulations.

Some of the banks like ICICI and HDFC are offering these services; they are charging some amount from the investors which differ from bank to bank. It may not become a problem for the high range investors to pay the amount but for the small scale investors it’s become a burden.