Written by Sherwin Chan, edited by Jackie Tan.

As promised from the previous article, where I shared my personal experience in getting started in stocks, this is the follow-up article where I go into a lot more detail on the things to look out for when creating a brokerage account. After all, when you first decide to dabble in investments, you must first create your platform to stand, and there are many options available for you. So, keeping a lookout for the things written below will make sure you create a sturdy platform that can make your investment life simpler!

This is a no-brainer thing to look out for. Would you have spent money on a trade knowing that there are cheaper commission fees options out there? Of course not!