I Need Advice On How To Start Dealing In Stocks

wow, all ur posts r rly helpul n in4mative, kudos 2u nigerians. I also want to start trading in the secondary market but I'm trying to be as knowledgeable as i can be before any rash moves. Surprisingly, lots of dese stock brokers have high minimum joining fees, i thought d market was meant to be open to everyone??? How effectively can one trade when not present in d country?? what IPO's r currently on offer??  thanks il appreciate ur responses.