How to Buy Minimum/Small Amounts of Stock

Review your current checking, savings and other bank accounts. Compare this to outstanding debt that you owe and determine the amount of money that have readily available to invest in the stock market. This is an important first step because the amount you can invest will help determine where and what type of stock trading account you can open.
Research online stock trading accounts to determine which one will suit your own needs best. Pay attention to minimum opening deposits that they require and note trading fees and also if there are minimum per transaction requirements. For example, some online trading firms require a minimum amount to open an account, while others do not. There is also a wide range in terms of what each firm charges per transaction or trade. Make a note of all of the options and decide which one suits your needs best.
Open an online trading account. Online trading accounts have much lower fees in comparison to using a traditional stockbroker, which is more in line with small and minimal stock purchases. As of July 2010, online trading accounts had fees for buying and selling stock as low as $4 per transaction. Some online trading accounts offer the first trades free which is also a good incentive for an investor only looking to buy a minimal amount of stock.
Treat your small stock investment account the same as you would any other investment. Review your account balances at least once per month to make sure that the money you have spent on stocks is providing you with a return on your money that you are comfortable with.
Continue to buy and sell stock in small amounts and fund your account with additional money when you are able to. Even those buying small amounts of stock occasionally can build a nice-sized portfolio over time.

How to Buy CCL Stock (5 Steps)

Create a stock trading account with an online broker, such as Zecco or Sharebuilder. Personal data, such as date of birth, social security number and address, are needed to open the account.
Input the routing number and account number for the checking account you want to use to fund the new stock trading account. This will link the checking account to the trading account.
Wait two to four days for two deposits from Zecco to appear in the linked checking account. Confirm the amounts of the deposits in Zecco once they appear in the checking account. This enables the account for funding.
Fund the trading account by transferring in money from the linked checking account to the trading account. It takes two business days for the money to be available for trading.
Click on 'Trading' and then 'Trading Center' in your Zecco account. Enter in the quantity of shares you want to buy, the CCL symbol and click 'Preview Order.' If everything is correct click 'Buy' and the shares of CCL stock will be purchased immediately.