How to start investing in the stock market?

Like you say, it's a risky business, and not something to put all your disposable income into. You should always look to have a balanced portfolio. The city boys are the ones who make the money on share dealing by buying and selling at the right time. This isn't always available to the small investor who normally has to go through a broker to do any dealing and this takes time and money.

Good Luck, Best way to start to monitor the price of share, and always invest by thinking in your mind that you are investing for long time.