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post 1679554873 03-24-2023, 08:36 PM
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What are some good investment strategies for beginners?

Here are some investment strategies that can be good for beginners:

1. Start with a 401(k) or IRA: If your employer offers a 401(k) plan, start by contributing enough to get the employer match. If you don't have access to a 401(k), consider opening an individual retirement account (IRA) to take advantage of the tax benefits.

2. Consider index funds: Index funds are a type of mutual fund that tracks a particular stock market index. They offer broad market exposure and tend to have lower fees than actively managed funds.

3. Diversify your portfolio: Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Diversify your portfolio by investing in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets.

4. Start small: It's okay to start small and invest a little bit at a time. You can gradually increase your contributions as you become more comfortable with investing.

5. Invest for the long-term: Investing is a long-term game. Don't get caught up in short-term fluctuations in the market. Stay focused on your goals and stay invested for the long-term.

6. Seek professional advice: Consider consulting with a financial advisor who can help you develop an investment strategy that's tailored to your individual needs and goals.
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Originally Posted By mattmfedora
Here are some investment strategies that can be good for beginners:

1. Start with a 401(k) or IRA: If your employer offers a 401(k) plan, start by contributing enough to get the employer match. If you don't have access to a 401(k), consider opening an individual retirement account (IRA) to take advantage of the tax benefits.

2. Consider index funds: Index funds are a type of mutual fund that tracks a particular stock market index. They offer broad market exposure and tend to have lower fees than actively managed funds.

3. Diversify your portfolio: Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Diversify your portfolio by investing in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets.

4. Start small: It's okay to start small and invest a little bit at a time. You can gradually increase your contributions as you become more comfortable with investing.

5. Invest for the long-term: Investing is a long-term game. Don't get caught up in short-term fluctuations in the market. Stay focused on your goals and stay invested for the long-term.

6. Seek professional advice: Consider consulting with a financial advisor who can help you develop an investment strategy that's tailored to your individual needs and goals.
This is literally how to make sure you never make any money, lmao
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post 1679919153 03-31-2023, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted By brbacquiring
This is literally how to make sure you never make any money, lmao
Jfl why in the fuk are you responding to chatgpt?
post 1684451413 06-11-2023, 11:02 PM
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lol, i mean, yeah it probably is chat gpt, but the advice is solid af. everyone wants to find out the "secrets" to investing. but the advice above is really the most tried and true method for making money reliable while investing in OTHERS. best way to build wealth from your own work is probably to become a knowledge worker and/or start a business in a growing field
post 1684484433 06-12-2023, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted By taperedtam
lol, i mean, yeah it probably is chat gpt, but the advice is solid af. everyone wants to find out the "secrets" to investing. but the advice above is really the most tried and true method for making money reliable while investing in OTHERS. best way to build wealth from your own work is probably to become a knowledge worker and/or start a business in a growing field
I would say, it’s more something like this:

1- invest only in the upper 1% of the best companies in the world, such as Google, Amazon, Apple, tesla etc., these are the black holes that suck up everything else,

2- ignore absolutely everything anyone ever says about the market or stocks, that includes every single expert, YouTuber, president, poster on this forum, Wall Street insiders, and everybody else.

3- never bet against the market, or dare to short it, because history is not on your side, even the greatest short sellers ended up losing money, and math is not on your side, since the market was specifically designed to go up,

4- buy only when your favorite companies or other investments are undervalued, when there’s some bad news, or something else, bravely step in the “burning building”, but make sure you have money left If it drops again, so you can buy more, and you should always have some cash on the side.

5- patience, be willing to wait a year, two, five, or 10,
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