The growth and low cost of online trading has created a new class of investor; one who can now make a living buying and selling stocks over the Internet in a way that was once reserved for the most powerful brokerage firms and investment banks. However, while technology has made entering the major leagues easy, staying in is not. This text teaches the basics so that aspiring traders can gain financial independence. Through a thorough grasp of the rules, pitfalls and trading techniques found in online trading, the author equips the striving trader for the fast-paced, high-risk playing field they are about to enter. Emphasizing the basics and disciplines, it includes clear, non-technical explanations of how to use analysts' research, ratings systems and charting. Explanations of five different money making opportunities utilizing stock-split investing are outlined, as well as the cash rewarding strategy of using options in stock trading.