10-24-2013, 02:47 PM 
		
	
	
		I agree with TomK, that spreading $8k over 10 stocks will cost you a heavy commission.  Depending on the fee charged, $10 to $28 per trade, it cost you 1.25% to 3.5% on each purchase.  Investing in only 3 stocks will cost you  0.037% to 1.05% per trade.  Trading cost do make a difference in the long term.
	
	
	
	

 
