Also sometimes you can start them directly with a company (bypassing brokers entirely). Others will let you send a cheque and buy more. Informal communities ex

Also sometimes you can start them directly with a company (bypassing brokers entirely). Others will let you send a cheque and buy more. Informal communities exist to buy that first share from another individual so you can continue. Sometimes all at no charge. Was handier back when brokerage commissions were a thing (and a lot higher). Did this with GE a while ago (worked out for me!)