Historically, investors needed enough capital to buy at least one full share of a company, plus high commissions. Today, the landscape has shifted: How to Invest in Stocks as a Beginner - NerdWallet
The barrier to entry for the stock market has never been lower; you can now start buying stocks with . While traditional investing once required thousands of dollars to open an account, modern online brokerages often have no account minimums and offer "fractional shares," which allow you to buy small slices of expensive stocks like Amazon or Apple. The Evolution of Market Accessibility