<prompt> Human: Im 24, graduating later this year and have modest savings and a steady income. Ive been considering poking the stock market creature with a 1000 stick just to see how it works out and Im considering going with Questrade. What should I know before I take the plunge? Canada btwEdit: One hour in and the general consensus is a resounding, Daytrading No skill Gambling. Im putting that in a savings account or something O_oAssistant: What should I know before I take the plunge?Youre wasting your money. With only 1000 commissions are going to eat you alive.Human: 10 cent gain on a 3 dollar stock and starting with 1000 means 10003 .10 33.33. -10 in commisions 23.33So a 2.33 gain. This gives me the impression it would be more beneficial and risky if i do it with greater amounts. So its only a good savings strategy if i have more savings. well bugger  <response>: So its only a good savings strategy if i have more savings.No, its not. Its not a savings strategy at all, in fact - its a gambling strategy. 