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    This Is How You Can Start Investing in Stocks

    Nerd VoicesBy Nerd VoicesJune 2, 2021Updated:November 29, 20223 Mins Read
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    There’s a reason why half of all United States households own investments in stocks. Stocks are a great way to diversify your financial portfolio while earning a passive income. Unfortunately, the complicated nature of the stock market makes many people hesitant when investing in stocks.

    If you’re on the edge about stock investment, then you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll teach you the basics about how to start investing. Let’s get started!

    1. Decide How You Will Invest

    Before you begin it’s important to decide the method in which you will invest. There are three main ways that people invest. The first way is by choosing all the stocks and stock fund options on their own. The second way is by paying an expert to manage the entire process for them.

    And, the last way is by investing in their employer’s 401(k). Ultimately, the right investment options will depend on factors like your experience, the level of involvement that you want, and the amount you want to invest.

    2. Select an Investing Account

    To get started investing the next thing you need is an official investing account. There are two inexpensive ways you can do this. The first way is by opening a brokerage account. There are certain accounts that will pay their share holders through dividends. The best dividend stocks are those that do this annually.

    This is a good option if you prefer the hands-on approach. With it, you can open an IRA, or a taxable brokerage account if you already have a 401(k). The second option is a robo-advisor account. This option is preferable if you don’t want to do any of the legwork that comes with opening an investing account.

    3. Set a Budget On How Much You’ll Be Investing in Stocks

    Now, it’s time to decide how much money you will invest in your stock options. Different stock options cost different amounts of money. As such, your budget will determine what you can invest in.

    For example, if you have $500 or less to invest, then you should go with an exchange-traded fund. If you have a few thousand dollars and want to invest more, then you’re better off going with mutual funds.

    4. Manage Your Portfolio

    It’s important to revisit your portfolio a few times each year to manage your stocks. During this time you should make sure that all your investments are diverse enough. You should also pay attention to big-picture changes, instead of day-to-day changes.

    For example, let’s say you own Lululemon stocks. Instead of looking at the daily changes, you should check in with the Lululemon stock forecast to make your management decisions. Aside from investing your money on stocks, you can also invest on your passion like collecting arts, vintage cars and other luxury items like jewelry and watches. Passion investing ideas are when you invest in non-traditional assets that allow you to enjoy ownership while keeping the asset in your portfolio.

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    We hope this article helped teach you how to start investing in stocks. When it comes to stocks we always recommend starting slow so that you can learn how things work without making a potentially risky investment.

    So, get out there and start investing in stocks today! Did you enjoy this content? If the answer is yes, then you’re in the right place. Keep reading to find more topics that you’re sure to enjoy.

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