User: I want to start investing in the stock market. What steps do I need to take?
Assistant: To start investing in the stock market, you will need to do the following: 
1. Open a brokerage account. 
2. Fund your account with cash or securities. 
3. Research individual stocks or mutual funds to invest in. 
4. Determine how much you want to invest in each stock or mutual fund. 
5. Place your order and wait for it to be executed. 
User: Continue.
Assistant: Sure, here's some more:
6. Monitor your investments and make adjustments as needed.