The stock market looks extremely enticing especially to novices who feel that they can mint money easily.
This is due to the fact that the stock market always carries success stories if hot small cap stocks that break out and make huge profits within a few hours.
But you have to understand that you actually need lots of experience and have to be extremely wise and alert to make sure that you do not lose money here.
Some important points to be kept in mind while trading in the stock market are

1. Be patient till your stock matures - First of all, realize that you cannot make huge profits within a day.
   Never get anxious and sell your stocks like majority of the people as soon as the market comes down a little.
   It is best to keep on to your stock as long as you can and finally sell them when the prices raise sky high.
   
2. Never invest in stocks that are hiking up in prices - Make it a point not to invest in stocks that are rising in prices.
   There is the risk of these stocks going down faster than the rate that they rose up.
   Only invest in stocks that are reasonably priced.
   
3. Invest in Diverse Stocks - Another tip is never to put all your money in a single place and instead always invest in different places.
   This is always wise as the risk of losing your money completely is not there.
   It is advisable to but stocks of small group of solid companies rather than investing your whole amount in a single large company.
   

These are some of the points to remember while trading in he stock market and most importantly do not lose heart if you fail the first time.
Keep trying and you are sure to succeed in the end as you gain more experience about the way the stock market operates.