What stock should I buy?
You should always buy stock at 15-16nps a share. You can choose which company you want to invest in - there isn't one that is better than the others - but buy at 15-16nps a share!

How many shares should I buy?
You can buy as many shares as you like, however you should aim to buy 1000 every day. This means that your profit will be greater.

How do I sell my stocks
Go to your portfolio and you will see a small arrow next to the logo of each company. Click on the arrow next to the company where you want to sell your shares. Type the number of shares you want to sell into the box on the right, underneath 'Sell' then click 'Sell Shares'.

Is there a limit to the number of shares you can sell
No, you can sell as many shares as you want at any time. However, each time you sell shares, Nigel the Chia will charge you 20np commision but that's not a lot so you don't have to worry.

When should I sell stocks / shares?
Firstly, NEVER SELL AT A LOSS! You should be aiming to sell when your stocks have reached at least +100%, but there is no set time when you should sell. It really depends on whether you are happy with the profit you have made. If you are then you can sell but if you're hoping to make a lot more neopoints then hold on for a bit longer before selling.

My stock has dropped below 15np - what should I do?
Wait. You'll hear a lot of people say that patience is the key thing when investing in the stock market and they're absolutely right. You just have to wait until the price goes up again.

Does anyone know what will happen to a stock?
The Stock Market is completely random and no one knows what will happen with the stocks. So if anyone tells you (especially Nigel the Chia) to buy a certain stock because they hear it's about to do well then don't listen!

When do stock prices change?
Stock prices change every half hour (.28am/pm and .58am/pm NST) but not every stock changes on every occasion. Stocks will change at different times.

When should I check my portfolio and how often?
You can check your portfolio and your stocks whenever you want and as often as you like.

Should I invest in one stock or lots of different ones?
Always try to invest in as many stocks as possible - diversify. It creates a stable portfolio so that when some stocks are doing badly hopefully the others will be doing well.

Do stocks ever go bankrupt?
13 stocks have gone bankrupt in the past and the last was in 2004. The rumour is that neopets no longer has stocks that go bankrupt because it makes people mad and causes too much 'uproar' from the result. So you don't have to worry about stocks going bankrupt.

Is the Neopian Stock Market the same as a real stock market?
No. In a real stock market, if everyone bought one type of stock then that would go up in value. This is not the case in the neopian stock market. People used to have guilds that would use this method so they could sell their stocks and make a profit but neopets caught on and changed the system - so don't try it!

Are stock prices and Neopian shop prices related?
No. They don't influence each other at all. They are totally different.

How many neopoints can I make from investing in the stock market?
It really depends what you buy and sell at and how many shares you have. When buying shares you want to diversify as much as possible. One day you might buy 1000 shares in NATN. The next day buy shares in a different company, TAG for example. And so on until you have shares in as many companies as you can - only buy at 15-17nps. When selling you want to try and sell at +100% or more but as long as you're happy with the profit you've made then you can sell when you want. So to answer the question: There is no answer! It depends on how you play the stock market.

How can I make the neopoints to invest in the stock market?
Play games, sell items in your shop to make a profit, collect your monthly freebies! Also, if you have 15,000np then you have enough to invest in 1000 shares at 15np a share. If you keep the stocks and sell high you'll make a profit! I suggest you read a guide on how to make a lot of neopoints if you're still unsure on what to do.

The Main Points

• You can only buy stocks that are trading at 15np or above.
• You can buy a maximum of 1000 shares per day.
• Buy when shares are 15-17nps and DO NOT sell at a loss.
• Diversify! Buy different stocks each day.
• Click HERE for a list of stocks at less than 20np.
• You have to be patient. It may take a while for stocks to reach a high price again.