How much money do you need to invest in stocks? Despite the common misperception, you don’t need a ton of money to get started investing in shares. Brokerage fees have dropped significantly in recent years, so it’s practical to buy your first individual stock with just a few hundred dollars. You are also spoilt for choice with a nice selection of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (don’t worry, we’ll get to what those are later), so you can literally get exposure to a group of shares (local or international) or commodities (like gold) with very little outlay. In short, if you’re ready to start investing in shares, a lack of investable capital shouldn’t necessarily get in your way.