A great time to take a dip

Before, investors have to pay brokerages hundreds of dollars to trade securities, burdened with paper work and having to hold stock certificates as proof of ownership in the company. Now, with advances in technology, I could log in online and invest in any parts of the world that permits my involvement at instantaneous speed and price quotes, for a small fee, and with my holdings updated electronically. For my case, one moment I decided to invest some of my money in China and in the next, I am already claiming ownership in a group of some of the most prominent companies there. I cannot help but feel that the convenience and liquidity of modern trading platforms gives me a great time to take the dip into the investment pool. 

Of course, at the same time, I have to guard myself against over-trading that the convenience affords me; I am aiming to be an investor, not a speculator.