
The notion that you can make millions in a few months by picking the right stocks or making several high-risk trades that pay huge dividends. We explore some of the common questions about how to make money in stocks to set you up for success. Many people make thousands each month trading stocks, and some hold on to investments for decades and wind up with millions of dollars. The best bet is to shoot for the latter category. Find companies with good leadership, promising markwt, and a solid business plan, and aim to stick it out for the long run. Day trading or short selling, which is often the subject of wildly successful and exciting trade stories, deal in volatile, high-risk markets. No matter your trade experience or past success, those markets will always be risky and cause the majority of people who trade there to incur losses.