The amount of money you need to get started in the Stock Market depends on what stock markets and what stocks you want to get started investing in.
If you want to get started in the stock market and don't have much money you can invest in a Mutual or Index Fund for as little as $500.00
For some other stocks you may need more than $500.00 to invest in the stock market and get a good return.
Before investing in any stock market you should read up and get to know how to invest in stocks so you won't lose your money and get a great return on your investment into the stock market.