What's the difference between trading and investing?

Hey guys. I'm pretty sure that when you trade, you're actually investing, and one thing involves trading systems or whatever, and the other one deals with Wall Street. But I need to know the difference.

Also, if I want to make money online, and NOT deal with customers, advertising, or doing any marketing at all, can this be a good option for me? I do know that I need a good capital, but I can handle that.

Another question is, how much capital would I need for this kind of business?

Thanks a lot!

When you are investing in stock, you are expecting to make a regular return from your money, either from the dividends, or from steady growth in the value of the shares over a long period of time.

When you are trading, you are expecting to make money by catching short term price fluctuations.

>>>I do know that I need a good capital, but I can handle that.<<<

>>>how much capital would I need for this kind of business?<<<

How do you know that you can handle it if you don't know how much you need.

A great book on how to approach these issues is
Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom by Van Tharp

It came out a couple years ago, but your library can probably get it for you. Judging from your question, this would be a great read for you.