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lolalamb | As a twenty-one year old, what's the best way to start an investment portfolio with $1000? |
There's so much conflicting information! Individual stocks? Mutual funds? Bonds? How can you start when you're young with not a lot of money for an initial investment but lots of time to grow? |
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Sang Suci
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Congratulation! You've taken the first step to be financially independent.
I have to emphasize that the vehicles i.e. the investment is not as important as your personality. Mutual funds, bonds, stocks, they all have advantages and disadvantages.
I can understand if you are eager to jump in. I was like that. But experience tells me to keep my money in high interest paying account until I discover my objectives.
Ask yourself these questions:
'Do I want regular cash payment or occasional capital gain?'
'How long do I have before I have to see my money again?'
'Am I willing to put effort into my investment project? Or just want someone else to take care of my invetment?'
After answering those questions, I'm sure you will find the most suitable way to invest.
Good luck. |
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cory314159
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If as you say, you have lots of time and are in for the long haul with $1000 you have a few options. My personal recommendation is a no-load S&P500 index fund. You can find several that will let you in for the 1000 investment, and manymore if you invest the 1000 and set up a monthly withdrawal of 50+ dollars from your checking account to your fund. You can also if you wish try and do a bit better by purchasing a managed mutual fund in stocks of some kind. There are a few caveats though, First, the amount these funds charge in fees are significantly higher than an index fund, and while they can do better than an index fund, not many do over the long term.
Beyond that, at your age the absolute investment for you is to sign up for your employeers 401(k) program. It will deduct a percentage of your income PREtax and deposit in a retirement account for you. If you invest it wisely, can easily be 64 dollars later, double that if your company does a 401k match. |
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adam k
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Another option is to purchase stock in a large copnservative profitable dividend paying company such as GE through a discount broker and use the dividends you receive to buy more stock. (DRIP) Dividend ReInvesment Plan. What's happenning is that you are compounding your interest. Banks get very rich this way. |
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BigBen
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save you money first. don't get too excited and rush into stock market. by doing so, you are most probably caught by emotional decision than rational. doesn't mean that you save money and not buying any stocks, you are not started to invest yet. but to me, make yourself knowledgeable and be profitable is the key. otherwise, what for entering the market too early, and don't make any money? you'll be dissappointed if you do so. |
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Patron
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Dont, the other alternative is called alcohol |
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Zero1
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If you'd like information on how you can make the most of the investment you know where to find me. |
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Frank Castle
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Open a brokerage account at Zecco and invest in Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. |
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jasonsegon
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You will be amazed with how much you can actually make with $1,000! The stock market is a great place to invest in and you dont need a lot of money to start making good money in return wich is perfect. I find small cap stocks to be the best especially for big returns in short periods, they often double or even triple your money in weeks! The key to finding these stocks is research and if you do your homework you will be fine. I am using http://goldenbullpicks.com check them out, you will be impressed! And always remember to do your own research. |
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Barry R
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You might want to create a "practice" portfolio at http://www.top10traders.com - it's free - each month the site ranks the best performing investors - you can also pick up some good investment ideas. |
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