<prompt> Human: So its a really random idea for me. oh and ps, this is my first time on this sub, if Im breaking a rule, sorry, just wanted to get this question out before I go to sleep.Okay so, I need help getting into this world. Its a weird thing for me because Im guessing its a big numbers game right? Ive always been good with numbers yet never thought of coming here.So how do I start? Where do I start? How big should my budget be? What should I NEVER go to or do? Please help, this is really picking up speed in my mind but I have no idea whatsoever. PS: Im in Ireland btw, not sure if that makes a difference but I genuinely have no idea what Im doing so I dont even know how to buy a stock if I wanted to.  <response>: Dont. If you do a lot of research and go to school and have a firm understanding of how best to proceed, then use your newly acquired knowledge to trade. For now maybe mutual funds or something but it isnt really that exciting. Trading stocks is just gambling. 