How to start trading stocks?

I want to get in the stock market. I have started reading about trading stocks and plan to do much more research before I start. I was going to use an online brokerage. Which would you recommend? And do I have to be 18 for this?How to start trading stocks?
Yes you have to be 18.





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Yes you have to be 18 but if your younger just have a guardian open it with you.





Don't bother doing research. Can you read a book on how to ride a bike? You learn by doing so open your account and get cracking.





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